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Factor investing (smart beta)

Index investing with a small, rules based bet that certain attributes have historically paid more.

Definition

Tilting an index portfolio toward systematic return drivers like Value, Momentum, Quality, Size, or Low Volatility, rather than simple market cap weighting.

Step 1

Predict first

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