In "Mean Reversion + Valuation = Opportunity," I discussed the case for caution, reversion to the mean, and a review of asset class valuations. The findings signaled potential opportunities within 11 equity asset classes. I also discussed why I think gold is an essential core portfolio component.
That article led me to ask the follow-on question: Can portfolios constructed with these out-of-favor assets provide superior returns? To begin to answer that, I wanted to know:
- How have Contrarian Portfolios performed over long periods when no mean reversion was in play?
- How did they