Investors who study their index funds closely eventually learn of tracking error — the difference between the fund’s performance and that of the underlying index ...

So what use is a low TE if that means tracking a benchmark with volatile returns? Table 2 shows the standard deviation (absolute volatility) of the benchmark and, for good measure, the median manager.

An array of new investment products that arrived on the market in recent years have highlighted a perennial risk for advisors. Dispersion risk — also known as ...

FDLO offers balanced sector exposure, emphasizing mega and large caps, especially in technology, for growth while maintaining low volatility compared to peers. The fund's sector-neutral approach and ...

CalPERS' board is expected to decide in September whether to remove alternative investments from its tracking-error calculation used to control risk. Deciding to do ...

What is the BSE Low Volatility Index? Investing in the stock market can be thrilling, but it often comes with significant risks due to market fluctuations. For investors seeking stability, the BSE Low ...