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Betas (i.e. “Styles”, etc.) in investment portfolios. But most of those challenges are
no different than faced by other Asset Classes or Strategies.
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DORI LEVANONI
is a Partner at First Quadrant. L.P
The views expressed are the views of First Quadrant, L.P. only through the period ended September 2011 and are subject to change based on market and other conditions. All material has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy is not guaranteed.
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