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What is the primary aim of smart beta strategies?

To completely eliminate market risk

To improve returns by deviating from benchmark index weights (correct)

To achieve better returns by indexing all stocks equally

To replicate active management strategies without any costs

Smart beta strategies can be best described as a blend of which two investment approaches?

Day trading and value investing

Active and passive investing (correct)

Hedge funds and venture capital

Growth and income investing

In the context of smart beta, what does 'systematically deviating from benchmark index weights' imply?

Changing sector allocations based only on market trends

Increasing exposure to specific market risk factors (correct)

Adjusting investments based on emotional market reactions

Investing solely in government bonds

Which of the following statements is NOT true about smart beta strategies?

<p>They follow the same principles as active management.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic primarily differentiates smart beta strategies from conventional passive investing?

<p>They align investments to specific market risk factors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Smart Beta Strategies

Smart beta strategies blend elements of active and passive investing.
The primary goal is to achieve superior returns by tactically shifting away from traditional benchmark index weights.
These strategies focus on increasing exposure to identified market risk factors, which can lead to enhanced performance.
They utilize systematic rules to make investment decisions, reducing reliance on subjective judgment.
Smart beta aims to capture specific equity factors, such as value, momentum, quality, or low volatility, which have historically provided higher returns.
This approach can appeal to investors looking for higher risk-adjusted returns without fully engaging in active management.

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Explore the concept of smart beta strategies that lie between active and passive investing. This quiz delves into how these strategies aim to enhance returns by systematically adjusting benchmark index weights. Understand the implications of targeting specific market risk factors through smart beta approaches.