Smart beta

Passive fees under pressure

As demand grows for smart beta strategies in the UK, how can investors assess the risks and rewards of these diverse investment vehicles?

New partnership focuses on adviser education

Recent market commentary has raised concerns around crowded trades that could adversely affect smart beta strategies, writes Gaurav Mallik, global head of equity strategies at State Street Global Advisors.

Firm focused on EM smart beta

We journalistic types love to talk about disruption, but change is threatening.

Partnered with two US firms

30 new products listed

Reports highlight potential dangers of appraoch

I have been known to write the odd column for other publications, not least the pink one, where last weekend I was holding forth on the subject of smart beta and why retail investors in particular need to tread carefully.