Nordea Asset Management’s Lars Hemmingsen on factor investing in equities

<p>Lars Hemmingsen, Portfolio Manager, Nordea Asset Management | Lars discusses how investors can apply multi factor enhanced equity as an active solution to a concentrated market environment. He explains why segmentation is important when comparing companies through a factor lens and why factors should be customised, rather than defined uniformly across the whole market. Lars shares how he thinks about factor weights and how they should evolve across segments and through time, and how investors can maintain conviction when factor leadership changes.</p><p>Listen to the full interview where we ask Lars:</p><p>- How can multifactor enhanced equity act as an active solution to a concentrated market environment?</p><p>- Why is segmentation so important when comparing companies through a factor lens?</p><p>- Why should factors be customised rather than defined identically across the whole market?</p><p>- How do you think factor weights should evolve across segments and through time?</p><p>- How can investors maintain conviction when factor leadership changes over time?</p><p><br></p><p>Disclaimer</p><p>The views and opinions expressed in this recording are those of the individual contributors and their respective organisations at the time of recording. They do not necessarily reflect those of Global Investment Institute (GII). These views are not intended to be, and should not be construed as, investment advice or research. They are subject to change without notice, and no representation is made as to their ongoing accuracy or reliability. Forecasts, forward looking statements, or opinions are inherently uncertain and based on assumptions, risks, and external factors which may change over time. The individuals interviewed have no obligation to update any statements made.</p><p>International investments carry additional risks, including potential loss of capital, currency fluctuations, differences in accounting standards, and economic or political instability.</p><p>All information contained in this recording is general in nature and does not take into account the financial objectives, situation, or needs of any individual or organisation. It should not be used as the sole basis for making investment decisions. GII strongly recommends seeking independent, fee-for-service financial advice before acting on any information contained herein.</p><p>Contributors, guest speakers or interviewees may hold personal or professional financial interests in the investments d