In this episode, we unpack a cutting-edge study tackling a key finance question: Should machine learning models treat all stocks the same—or consider industry differences?

We break down three modeling strategies (generalist, specialist, hybrid) and reveal why blending industry context with big data may be the smartest move. From neural nets to sharp ratios, and from U.S. to global markets, we explore what really drives predictive performance. Spoiler: the hybrid wins. Whether you're a quant geek or just stock-curious, this one's for you.

Find the full research paper here: https://community.quantopian.com/c/community-forums/do-machine-learning-models-need-to-be-sector-experts

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