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Quantitative investing
Risk factor
In factor investing, the term 'factor premium' can be replaced with 'risk factor' or 'risk premium', on the supposition that a factor premium represents compensation for higher risk.
However, the question remains as to whether the premiums actually represent compensation for higher risk or whether other aspects also play a role. If the first is true, the term risk factor is appropriate. This is in line with the belief in an efficient market, where returns and risk go hand in hand.