

Quantitative Asset Management - Building Systematic Real-World Strategies with Michael Robbins
Sep 22, 2023
Michael Robbins, author of 'Quantitative Asset Management', discusses data science and machine learning, factor investing, risk management, and the qualities of a good backtest in this episode. The podcast covers the different paths in quant investing, breaking down the equity risk premium, evaluating quantitative managers, managing quantitative models in an ensemble approach, and the importance of backtesting. Michael Robbins also discusses his book 'Quantitative Asset Management' and the companion website that contains additional resources.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Different Paths in Quant Investing
03:08 • 13min
Breaking Down the Equity Risk Premium
16:12 • 4min
Evaluating Quantitative Managers
19:57 • 22min
The Importance of Combining Factors and Managing Quantitative Models in an Ensemble Approach
41:57 • 2min
The Importance of Backtesting in Quantitative Asset Management
44:17 • 12min
Discussion on 'Quantitative Asset Management' book and companion website
56:39 • 2min