Fund Categorization

AthenaInvest was granted its second U.S. patent (8,352,347) on January 8, 2013. Our first U.S. patent (7,734,526), issued June 8, 2012, covers the fund strategy identification methodology and algorithm. This second patent extends protection to our stock strategy categorization, fund … Continue reading

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Strategy labeling is very effective at clustering funds pursuing the same strategy and at identifying skilled active managers within these strategies. On the contrary, Style Box labeling is very ineffective since it spreads common strategies across clusters rather than concentrating … Continue reading

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Not everyone’s a fan. Fund managers complain that Morningstar’s version of investing style has become so powerful that it constrains stock picking and inhibits performance. “It’s a bad system with unintended consequences,” says Craig Callahan, president and founder of Icon … Continue reading

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If you want to consistently maximize your investment potential, let your experts take off the shackles. It’s time to recognize that style boxes are not an asset class. Link to Article

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LAS VEGAS – When picking fund managers, RIAs should start thinking outside the style box. Fund managers that stray from their Lipper or Morningstar classifications tend to perform better than those who strictly adhere to it. Download Article

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