Factor investing is back in favour. But for how long? (opens original article in a new tab)

Factor investing is experiencing a resurgence with new fund launches and expert predictions of continued relevance through 2026, though performance varies across different factors.

• Factor investing is gaining popularity with new fund launches in 2025-2026
• Experts predict factor investing will remain relevant through 2026 with potential for further growth
• Value factor outperformed in 2026 due to sectoral exposure, while quality and low volatility underperformed