Financial Analysts Journal: Boosting the Equity Momentum Factor in Credit

By SIMON CONSTABLE

Investors can double alpha in the credit markets by using simple equity momentum strategies enhanced by applying machine learning with boosted regression trees. Read more here.

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Financial Analysts Journal: ESG Rating Disagreement and Stock Returns

 By SIMON CONSTABLE

This study examines the extent of the disagreement by different rating agencies over ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings. Companies with high disagreement in their ratings face higher risk premiums but better stock returns. Read more here.

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Medium Awards Constable Top Economics Writer Status

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CBS Eye on the World with John Batchelor: COP26 and the ESG Investor Class

By SIMON CONSTABLE

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CBS Eye on the World with John Batchelor: Trade War Bans English Oaks in Ireland

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WSJ: What Is ‘Carry’ in Investing?

By SIMON  CONSTABLE 

Sometimes Wall Street veterans use the term “carry” when referring to the attributes of different asset classes. But to make matters more confusing, the term also refers to a type of sophisticated trading strategy. Read more here.

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CBS Eye on the World with John Batchelor: The disappearing Scottish snowcap.

 By SIMON CONSTABLE

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