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Episode 81, Greg Zuckerman, author of "The Man Who Solved the Market," host Rick Ferri

Bogleheads On Investing Podcast

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The Journey to Quantitative Mastery

This chapter explores the intricate world of stock trading and the pivotal role of Jim Simons and Renaissance Technologies in revolutionizing quantitative investing. It traces Simons' transformation from an academic to a trading innovator, illustrating how non-traditional backgrounds and rigorous data analysis can defy standard investment practices. By highlighting the challenges of human intuition versus algorithmic strategies, the narrative reveals the complex dynamics at play within the hedge fund industry.

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