Hedge funds are looking to bulk up their algorithmic divisions to an extent never before seen. A recent Bloomberg Brief article notes demand for quants is outstripping supply, as the mostly chill math geeks prefer a laid back California tech culture to the conformity of Wall Street. Wall Street just might have to adapt, however. But before quants invade Wall Street, pushing for a culture that makes logical mathematical decisions, should the hedge fund or institution have a basic understanding of how to structure a systematic investment?
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- Why did it take Wall Street so long to discover managed futures?
- Managed futures is one kind of quant investment strategy
- Paul Tudor Jones looking to re-tool as quant success comes with market structure understanding first
- Managed futures is not the only "quant strategy"
- Attracting quants is a challenge, as they don't like conformity
Why did it take Wall Street so long to discover managed futures?
The rise of The Quants, the subject of an industry benchmark book, continues to roll-over Wall Street.