February 13 2024 - MerQube, a pioneer in technology for next generation index-linked investing, has partnered with QueensField AI Technologies (QFAI), a market-leader in AI Investment Management research and development, to offer a comprehensive suite of indices covering the US large cap market.
QueensField AI Technologies brings a long-term track record in AI research applied to Investment Management to identify market risk signals and single stock selection signals that generate alpha, and empower superior decision making in a difficult-to-beat, highly researched and efficient market.
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By combining this powerful research with MerQube’s cutting edge index creation capabilities the partnership is launching the MerQube QueensField US AI Powered Index family, comprised of 7 rules-based strategies that seek to uncover and benefit from the dynamics of investor preferences, using AI.
The suite of AI-powered indices focuses on investment style factors such as Momentum, Value, Quality, and Low-Beta, and tilts such as Defensive, Core, and Growth, and will allow Asset Managers, Investment Banks, ETF managers, and Insurance Companies to build investable products that seek to exceed market returns while aiming to incur overall lower and shorter drawdowns. The full range of Indices can be viewed here.
The unique offering includes:
- Use of state of the art Artificial Intelligence technology such as Deep Learning and NLP-based AI
- A focus on performance that targets several hundreds of basis points above the benchmark with Sharpe ratios significantly higher than the benchmark
- A tried and tested approach with over 5 years of live track record of the fundamental market risk and stock selection signals
Vinit Srivastava, CEO at MerQube says “We are excited to partner with QueensField AI Technologies and combine a ground-breaking AI driven approach with state of the art technology for passive investment solutions. We are delighted to be the first to come to market with a wide ranging AI index family that offers the potential to generate Alpha in a viable and highly effective way.”
Dr. Arnaud de Servigny, CEO at QFAI and Professor at Imperial College-London since 2005, adds: “We are proud to be the first movers in the financial market with a full range of AI driven indices. For over eight years we have been working on strategies to outperform the S&P 500 with enhanced risk management, relying on innovative AI techniques backed by stringent academic standards. We are delighted to bring the power of AI to our clients and expect significant interest from early adopters looking for a consistently attractive value proposition.”
About MerQube
MerQube is an innovative technology provider offering design and calculation solutions for rules-based investment strategies and passive solutions.
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About Queensfield AI Technologies:
QueensField AI Technologies is a leading R&D firm providing advanced Investment Management solutions augmented by Artificial Intelligence technologies, in the form of Signals, Strategies and Indexes.
