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The Future of AI
ESG and long-term themes

Why is AI so thirsty?

In the first part of a new series on AI and water, we explain why these systems could soon be consuming around five times as...
Shichen Zhao
By  Shichen Zhao
16 Jan 2025
3 min read
Carbon footprint
Investment strategy

Implications of reducing the carbon footprint of factor strategies

In a forthcoming research paper we’ll provide a detailed analysis of how factor strategies’ carbon footprint can be reduced and its implications. Here’s a preview...
Raj Shah
By  Raj Shah
12 Dec 2024
3 min read
ra - renewable energy - article
ESG and long-term themes

Renewables under Trump: what to expect

Translating rhetoric into policy is complex. We believe the economics of clean power is compellingly simple.
Aanand Venkatramanan
By  Aanand Venkatramanan
12 Dec 2024
3 min read
Bid-ask handshake
Investment strategy

What are the factors that determine the bid-ask spread?

The bid-ask spread for an ETF can be influenced by several factors, including trading volume, volatility of underlying assets, primary market costs and overall market...
Carolina Carloni
By  Carolina Carloni
28 Nov 2024
Family Christmas shopping
Investment strategy

Walmart: what does the future hold for Black Friday?

In the concluding part of our series on Walmart, we examine the retail giant’s recent financial performance, and reveal how it’s capitalised on the Black...
Elisa Piscopiello
By  Elisa Piscopiello
25 Nov 2024
3 min read
Supermarket shopping
Investment strategy

Walmart: from small rural store to the world’s largest retailer

In the first of a two-part series on Walmart, we consider five key factors behind the rise of the global retail giant.
Elisa Piscopiello
By  Elisa Piscopiello
19 Nov 2024
4 min read
AI and cyber
ESG and long-term themes

Could you spot an AI-powered cyber scam?

As cybercriminals harness the power of AI to make their attacks more credible, what can be done to distinguish genuine communications from sophisticated scams?
Aude Martin
By  Aude Martin
12 Nov 2024
4 min read
ETF costs
Investment strategy

Understanding ETF total cost of ownership

Many aspects determine the total cost of investing in and holding an ETF. Here, we break down what factors influence the total cost of owning...
Carolina Carloni
By  Carolina Carloni
07 Nov 2024
3 min read
go board concept
Equities

The equity market is concentrated – but does it matter?

In the second of a series on market concentration, we examine whether concentration poses a threat to investors.
Fadi ZaherJason LeeArchimidis Fotopoulos
By  Fadi Zaher, Jason Lee, Archimidis Fotopoulos
31 Oct 2024
4 min read
gold bars
Markets and economics

Can we still be optimistic about gold?

What’s the impact of rate cuts on gold prices?
Elisa Piscopiello
By  Elisa Piscopiello
30 Oct 2024
3 min read

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