Value versus Growth - An Empirical Analysis of Equity Fund Managers Capabilities to Generate Alpha

The thesis explores the challenges portfolio managers encounter in generating excess returns compared to benchmarks for clients. It highlights significant research by Fama and French, as well as Lakonishok and colleagues, which suggests that specific investment styles can yield superior long-term performance. Notably, the work emphasizes the trend that value stocks often outperform growth stocks, providing insights into effective investment strategies within the realm of business management and corporate governance.