Understanding the Limitations of Quantitative Investing

This chapter explores the weaknesses of quantitative investment strategies compared to fundamental approaches. It underscores the importance of experimentation and skill development in investment, likening it to the challenges of card counting in gambling.

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Trey Lockerbie explores the evolution of Quant investing with Jonathan Briggs. Jonathan holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics from UPenn and has had a long career of researching and developing investing techniques for pension funds, such as the CPP Investment Board. He is now CIO of his own fund, Delphia, where they are implementing techniques developed from his research.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:

08:16 - The basics of quant investing.
15:54 - The commoditization of the approach has led to a “Quant Winter”.
18:52 - How size and scale applies to the strategies.
47:39 - How machine learning is playing a bigger role in the quant approach.
1:02:03 - The economic framework Jonathan has devised after decades of research.
And much much more!

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Delphia Website.
Active Portfolio Investing Book.
Asset Pricing Book.
Trey Lockerbie Twitter.

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