The stock market has entered a new era, dominated by the so-called Magnificent Seven — Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, Tesla — with whispers of "BATMAN" (Broadcom included) making waves. But what does this mega-cap dominance mean for everyday investors and factor-based strategies?

In this episode, we dive deep into the ripple effects of market concentration on factor investing. Drawing on insights from David Blitz’s research, we explore:

- What factor investing really is (value, momentum, quality, and more)

- How smart beta indices may be more exposed to tech giants than you think

- Why diversification and tracking error management might be your best friend in this environment

- The trade-offs between risk control and return potential

Whether you're a seasoned investor or just exploring portfolio strategy, this conversation unpacks the challenges — and opportunities — of investing in a market increasingly driven by just a few giant names.

Find the full research paper here: https://community.quantopian.com/c/community-forums/how-mega-tech-stocks-impact-factor-strategies-quantpedia

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