RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Practical Applications of A Study of Low-Volatility Portfolio Construction Methods JF Practical Applications FD Institutional Investor Journals SP 1 OP 5 DO 10.3905/pa.2015.3.sb.088 VO 3 IS SB A1 Tzee-man Chow A1 Jason C. Hsu A1 Li-Lan Kuo A1 Feifei Li A1 Barbara J. Mack YR 2015 UL https://pm-research.com/content/3/SB/1.7.abstract AB A Study of Low-Volatility Portfolio Construction Methods Tzee-man Chow Jason C. Hsu Li-Lan Kuo Feifei Li In this interview, Jason Hsu , Co-Founder and Vice Chairman at Research Affiliates , discusses the unique characteristics of low-beta stocks. He identifies popular strategies for constructing low-volatility portfolios, evaluates their performance and suggests key issues for further research. Hsu, also an Adjunct Professor in Finance at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management , and his co-authors present their full research findings in A Study of Low-Volatility Portfolio Construction Methods , published in The Journal of Portfolio Management .Some of the actionable items you will read about include: Know the source of returns. Anticipate highly concentrated positions. Keep a sharp eye on valuations.