Factor investing in 2026: Alpha leads as defensive strategies lag amid market volatility
· economictimes.indiatimes.com
Welcome to TrendMap, your guide to the performance of different investment segments. In this edition, we present a 10-year performance tracker of factor-based investment strategies. The annual returns are ranked for 6 key NSE Factor indices, with a broad-based index, Nifty 500, thrown in for comparison. This map shows that no single-factor strategy consistently outperforms, making a strong case for diversification.<br />By Sameer Bhardwaj.
Long-term performance
Alpha and Momentum lead the 10-year factor race Alpha has emerged as the clear standout in 2026 so far, while most other factors have str...