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Alpha - Beta Separation quiz

Stinky Pinky and Smelly Kelly two equity analysts at Slimy Capital Asset Management (SCAM) are discussing various features of an Alpha Beta Separation approach.

Stinky: In theory it should be easier to generate an alpha using Russell 2000 index than by using S&P 500.

Smelly: Another advantage of the alpha and beta separation approach using Russell 2000 is that it is cheaper to implement short positions in small-cap markets such as stocks in the Russell 2000 index.

A. Stinky and Smelly both are correct

B. Only Stinky is correct

C. Only Smelly is correct

B

Lower analyst coverage -> More opportunity for mispricing/+ve alpha.
Lower availability of small cap stocks makes stock lending/short selling more expensive

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better be stinky than smelly it seems
B

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B - smaller cap names are more inefficient and present opps for alpha generation. However small cap names are also more thinly traded making short positions more difficult/expensive.

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B

NO EXCUSES

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