So, Factor Investors, Why So Defensive? Part 2: Oh, That’s Why.

Podcast
4 min listen
Hitendra D Varsani
October 4, 2021
In this episode

In the wake of the volatility seen over the last few days of the third quarter of 2021, we check back in with Hitendra Varsani about what happened, what may have been behind it and what MSCI’s multi-factor model showed as of Sept. 30, 2021.
Listen
Spotify
Apple
YouTube
Transcript
Featuring
Hitendra D Varsani
Hitendra D Varsani
Managing Director, MSCI Research

Subscribe today
to have insights delivered to your inbox.

So, Factor Investors, Why So Defensive? Part 1

We analyze the third quarter from three continents, with MSCI's Hitendra Varsani, Mark Carver and Shuo Xu.
Listen to Podcast

Perspectives Podcast

Join us as we explore the issues global investors are talking about and uncover insights from industry experts that help keep it all in perspective.
Explore More

Factors in Focus: Where’s the Value in Defensive Positioning?

As economies reopened with increasing numbers of COVID-19 vaccinations "in arms," MSCI's adaptive multi-factor model pointed to an overweight to momentum as of Sept. 30, 2021.
Read the Blog

The content of this page is for informational purposes only and is intended for institutional professionals with the analytical resources and tools necessary to interpret any performance information. Nothing herein is intended to recommend any product, tool or service. For all references to laws, rules or regulations, please note that the information is provided “as is” and does not constitute legal advice or any binding interpretation. Any approach to comply with regulatory or policy initiatives should be discussed with your own legal counsel and/or the relevant competent authority, as needed.