Alpha and persistence in UK property fund management summary report [electronic resource]
Language: English Publication details: London IPF 2008Subject(s): Online resources: Summary: Considers whether UK property funds can deliver persistent performance relative to a benchmark and on a risk-adjusted basis (i.e. alpha). Finds that overall, the evidence for systematic out-performance and alpha in property fund performance is not strong. Suggests it is limited to a small elite who can sustain such out-performance over relatively long periods. Good assets are the most consistent and influential factor accounting for out-performance and alpha. Reports that most investors interviewed did not see property as an alpha-generating asset class. Concludes that no fundamental changes in property investment strategies are indicated.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Book | Virtual Online | ONLINE PUBLICATION (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 143532-2001 |
Considers whether UK property funds can deliver persistent performance relative to a benchmark and on a risk-adjusted basis (i.e. alpha). Finds that overall, the evidence for systematic out-performance and alpha in property fund performance is not strong. Suggests it is limited to a small elite who can sustain such out-performance over relatively long periods. Good assets are the most consistent and influential factor accounting for out-performance and alpha. Reports that most investors interviewed did not see property as an alpha-generating asset class. Concludes that no fundamental changes in property investment strategies are indicated.