Welcome to the Knowledge Bank.
This section contains a series of research papers and educational articles by Frontier as well as from other sources relating to various elements of Frontier’s investment process and philosophy, grouped by topic area. We will be adding to this section frequently so please keep checking back!
Frontier also holds regular free educational presentations. Further information on these can be found in News and Events.
The Importance of Time
Investors with longer time horizons can commit without great anxiety to investments that appear to be risky, but that will mostly likely produce the highest long run rate of return.
Asset Allocation - Driving Returns
It is now widely accepted that the majority of portfolio returns are generated from asset allocation rather than market timing or security/fund selection. Read more about the research behind this important part of the Frontier philosophy here.
Modern Portfolio Theory - the Importance of Diversification
Diversification across multiple asset classes with varied correlations increases portfolio risk-adjusted return creating a more “efficient” portfolio.
Index Investing - Outperforming Active Funds
Historical industry experience and research show that index investing outperforms the majority of actively managed investments. The articles and studies in this section provide an overview and support of this key investment concept.
Alternative Investments - Reducing Portfolio Risk
Alternative asset classes play an important role in reducing portfolio risk and increasing risk-adjusted returns. These articles seek to enhance your understanding of Frontier’s alternative asset classes.
Currency Hedging – Getting the True Source of Returns
Diversifying a portfolio usually means investing in assets priced in different currencies. Not hedging currency exposure, however, means investing in the currency as well as the asset class, which can dramatically increase the risk of a portfolio.
Other Topics
Further articles of interest.
Recommended Websites
A selection of websites for further information and education.