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Tag: Dr. Lu Zhang

Lu Zhang On The Evolution of Asset Pricing Models And His First Principles Approach to Improve Them
4 years ago
Lu Zhang On The Evolution of Asset Pricing Models And His First Principles Approach to Improve Them

Asset pricing models have evolved significantly over the past several decades. From the Capital Asset Pricing Model to Fama and French’s 3 Factor Model to their more recent 5 and…

Academic Research Spotlight: Replicating Anomalies by Lu Zhang, Chen Xue and Kewei Hou (Ep. 73)
4 years ago
Academic Research Spotlight: Replicating Anomalies by Lu Zhang, Chen Xue and Kewei Hou (Ep. 73)

In this episode, we are trying something new. There is so much academic research out there about markets, and what drives their returns over time, that it can be very…

6 years ago
Five Questions: An Academic Look at Factors with Lu Zhang

By Jack Forehand (@practicalquant) — One of the major challenges that the finance community has faced over the years is how to explain what drives stock returns over time. If…

Recent Original Research
June 13, 2025
Strategy of the Week: The Acquirer’s Multiple –...
Not all value strategies are created equal. Some work great in backtests, but fail in the real world. Others are based on simplistic valuation metrics that ignore critical elements like debt, cash flow quality, or business fundamentals....
June 12, 2025
Ten Top S&P 500 Stocks – June 2025
The S&P 500 represents a diverse collection of over 500 companies spanning multiple sectors, with many running profitable and well-established operations backed by solid fundamentals that merit serious consideration from investors. This breadth presents compelling opportunities for...
June 11, 2025
SPY vs. QQQ: Battle of the ETF Behemoths
When it comes to large-cap U.S. equity ETFs, few match the popularity, liquidity, and influence of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) and the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ). While both track major indexes and serve as...
June 11, 2025
Ten Top Dividend Growth Stocks – June 2025
Dividend growth stocks serve as a fundamental building block for long-term wealth creation, providing investors with both steady income and the potential for capital gains. These investments feature companies that regularly boost their dividend payments each year,...
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