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Equity risk in smart beta portfolios - should we be careful what we wish for?

Alexander Davey

07 July 2016 • 5 min read

Alex Davey looks at concerns raised about smart beta products.

At a glance Some investors are concerned about how robust smart beta strategies are Schemes are looking for inexpensive ways to 'buy the market' Smart beta can provide a way of getting ab...

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