We present a research-driven framework that extends established factors, such as value, momentum, and size, to the country level to support disciplined, empirical allocation decisions. By integrating macroeconomic data into a structured model, the webinar offers a transparent alternative to traditional discretionary or purely statistical approaches. Ultimately, participants will gain a practical foundation for systematically linking factor-based insights with global market dynamics.

Speakers

Sailesh S. Radha is the Founder and CEO of Borealis Global Analytics, a research-driven platform focused on systematic, country-level equity allocation and portfolio construction for global investment professionals. He develops and applies macroeconomic and smart beta frameworks to inform country allocation decisions and global portfolio construction. Sailesh is the pioneer of the Medium-Term Country Yield Forecast (CY-M), a framework developed through an extended application of Shiller’s CAPE ratio in international markets. His research has been published in leading practitioner journals, including the Journal of Portfolio Management and the Journal of Index Investing. Notable works include “Using CAPE to Forecast Country Returns for Designing an International Country Rotation Portfolio” and “A Prognostic Yield Measure for Country Selection in the Medium-Term.” During the European sovereign debt crisis, Sailesh contributed to the development of analytical frameworks at Yardeni Research to assess sovereign balance sheet risks across the GIIPS countries—Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, and Spain—helping inform global investment perspectives during a period of systemic stress. His professional experience spans global equity strategy, economics, and technology, including roles at Yardeni Research, CCM Investment Advisers, the World Health Organization, and Blue Cross Blue Shield. This multidisciplinary background informs his approach to integrating macroeconomic insight with systematic portfolio design and data-driven investment frameworks. Sailesh holds a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from NIT Warangal (India), an MBA from the University of South Carolina, and a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy (MALD) in International Economics from Tufts University. 

When and Where

Date and Time: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 from 12:00PM – 1:00PM

Location: CFA Society Boston, 101 Federal St, Suite 502, Boston, MA 02110

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