By Mike Pyle, Elga Bartsch, Kurt Reiman, Beata Harasim
A rebound in bond yields has led to a shakeup in equity market factor returns. U.S. value has recovered and momentum stumbled. Can this factor rotation last? We think it is too early to call for a value revival – and prefer defensive equity factors such as minimum volatility and quality as growth slows.
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A perceived lull in U.S.-China trade tensions has eased market fears about an economic downturn, prompting a rebound in bond yields. One result: a shift in equity factor leadership. U.S.