Research IndexUniverse is the leading independent authority on ETFs, indexes and index funds. The Web site aims to provide the industry's best news, columns, research and features about the dynamic field of index-based investing and trading. http://www.indexuniverse.com/sections/research.html Sun, 19 May 2013 18:24:33 +0000 Joomla! 1.5 - Open Source Content Management en-gb Financial Repression: Why It Matters http://www.indexuniverse.com/sections/research/16649-financial-repression-why-it-matters.html Why it's key to adjust your expectations to the new economic environment.

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Shane Shepherd Research Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:23:33 +0000
The Lure Of Hedge Funds http://www.indexuniverse.com/sections/research/16514-the-lure-of-hedge-funds.html A more diversified roster of liquid asset classes could move investors toward better returns than hoped-for hedge fund alpha.

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John West, Research Affiliates Research Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:57:47 +0000
Does Blame Predict Performance? http://www.indexuniverse.com/sections/research/16352-does-blame-predict-performance.html Avoiding investment organizations with a culture of blame may be advisable, as they are likely very bad at statistics.

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Jason Hsu Research Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:20:54 +0000
Wait For Your Pitch In Today’s Market http://www.indexuniverse.com/sections/research/16140-wait-for-your-pitch-in-todays-market.html Investors would be wise to bank some of their outsized 2012 gains.

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John West Research Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:07:50 +0000
Truth Vs. Ignorance: The Impactful Investment Manager Of Tomorrow http://www.indexuniverse.com/sections/research/15827-truth-vs-ignorance-the-impactful-investment-manager-of-tomorrow.html Pursuing knowledge won’t always lead to superior investment performance, but it’s better than making decisions from ignorance.

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Katrina Sherrerd Research Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:39:26 +0000
Year-End Capital Markets Forecast http://www.indexuniverse.com/sections/research/15569-year-end-capital-markets-forecast.html Remember, forecasts come in only two flavors—lucky or wrong.

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Jason Hsu Research Mon, 31 Dec 2012 07:03:16 +0000
1% ... The New Normal Growth Rate? http://www.indexuniverse.com/sections/research/15183-1--the-new-normal-growth-rate.html Unless we change our policies to encourage immigration, employment and investment, our new normal growth rate will be 1%.

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Chris Brightman Research Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:03:23 +0000
Eggs Not Enough: The Truth About Diversification http://www.indexuniverse.com/sections/research/14880-eggs-not-enough-the-truth-about-diversification.html Investors need to ensure they shift their asset allocation as regimes change.

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Feifei Li Research Mon, 22 Oct 2012 20:31:58 +0000
Arnott: The Glidepath Illusion http://www.indexuniverse.com/sections/research/14630-arnott-the-glidepath-illusion.html No strategy can make up for inadequate savings or premature retirement.

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Rob Arnott Research Tue, 25 Sep 2012 19:56:35 +0000
Tomatoes And The Low-Vol Effect http://www.indexuniverse.com/sections/research/13057-tomatoes-and-the-low-vol-effect-.html How relative and absolute risk investors can improve the structure of their equity portfolios.

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