What are the advantages of using factors to help implement ESG? Sample size: 94
Retail investor, EMEAWe need more studies laying out the interdependence and correlations between factors and ESG
Do you believe that factors can be used to address your portfolio's ESG objectives? Sample size: 2018 = 132, 2022 = 146
What are the challenges of implementing ESG with a factor approach? Sample size: 130
In our first theme, we focus on the performance of factors during recent market volatility and the impact that this had on investor sentiment. We find for many the volatile environment has demonstrated the strengths of a factor approach, with factor exposures now seen as fundamental in understanding the relative performance of portfolios.
In our third theme, we examine how and where factor investing is being used within fixed income. There are now high levels of belief in the application of factors within fixed income, and we find the potential end of the fixed income bull market has led to accelerating levels of demand for a factor approach. In particular, factors are seen helping to manage volatility and as an aid in delivering more diversified sources of return.
In theme four, we explore approaches to implementation and find four-fifths of factor investors now adjust factor weights through time. This is driven by the varying performance of different factors over the economic cycle and desire to balance out exposures across the portfolio. We note many investors are using factor products both tactically and strategically and this differentiation plays an important role in product selection.
Invesco Global Factor Investing Study 2022
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