Deliverable 6 - Market Efficiency PositionDeliverable 6 - Market Efficiency Position

Instructions

ABC Capital Management is one of the most prestigious asset management companies in the country. It has been managing the wealth of America for over 100 years. It utilizes various forms of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analyses in the design and implementation of its several investment strategies and portfolios. Today, ABC Capital is a global investment management firm that continues to focus on rigorous research and the development of innovative, practical investment strategies. Because of this, ABC Capital is able to achieve the goals of its clients: individuals, pension funds, endowment funds, banks, insurance companies, foundations, and sovereign wealth funds.

You work as a junior portfolio manager with ABC Capital. It is time for your annual review. ABC Capital wants to know your investment philosophy and whether it has modified at all since coming to work for the company. The company wants you to detail your position on market efficiency. You will:

• Provide and explain at least 3 examples of portfolio managers who consistently "beat the market."
• Provide and explain at least 3 examples of portfolio managers who consistently "lost to the market."
• Critique the portfolio/investment strategies utilized.
• Select which strategies provided the "best" or most consistent results.
• Defend whether markets are efficient or not.