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Factor Investing and Rising Rates

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April 1, 2022
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The current rising rate, inflationary environment is causing investors to re-think their recent long term overweight to growth stocks. For multiple reasons.

The question is whether the value factor will provide the downside protection needed. And at the same time, outperform the growth style. Or is it time to revisit the low volatility factor?

The answer may depend on which market or region you are looking to gain exposure to.

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