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Alpha Exchange

Campbell Harvey, Professor of Finance, Fuqua School of Business, Duke University

Oct 19, 2021
01:01:12

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Quick takeaways

  • Time-series momentum and a long/short portfolio focused on the quality factor provide valuable overlays for equity portfolios.
  • Strategic re-balancing, incorporating findings on time-series momentum, can lead to much greater efficiencies in managing portfolios.

Deep dives

The Information Content of the Yield Curve and Campbell Harvey's Contributions

Campbell Harvey, a prominent academic and investment strategy adviser, has made significant contributions to understanding the information content of the yield curve. His early research focused on the yield curve's ability to predict economic growth and recessions. Harvey's work showed that the slope of the yield curve is valuable in gauging economic conditions and has correctly predicted several recessions. Additionally, Harvey discusses the importance of time series momentum and the quality factor as valuable overlays for equity portfolios. He also emphasizes the benefits of strategic re-balancing and the potential of defi (decentralized finance) in revolutionizing the financial industry.

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