Welcome to the Factor Zoo: Where Mutual Fund Alpha Hides
Using factor selection, the study finds mean active alpha of plus 9 basis points monthly for mutual funds, reversing the no-alpha conclusion when benchmarks are tailored to each fund.
Featured in No. 132 on 25 Sep 2026 · 2 days after release
- Released
- 23 Sep 2026
- First featured
- No. 132 · 25 Sep 2026
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- Identifier
- SSRN 7508299
- Authors
- Dmitry Malakhov
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