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Get information on 8 factors and 28 smart beta strategies, including past performance history, relative valuations, estimates of prospective alpha, and liquidity and risk attributions as well as other implementation characteristics.

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Forecasting Smart Beta and Factors: History Is Worse than Useless
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Access everything you need to know about the RAFI Indices strategies. Find answers to your questions on general business topics, in-depth methodology, performance, implementation characteristics, and the research that supports each strategy.

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View the most recent quarterly attributions by sector and region for the RAFI Fundamental Index Series and the RAFI Multi-Factor Index Series.

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Check out the latest trends and insights on RAFI strategies and performance. Read articles and watch webinars to help you in your investment journey.

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