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Can AI Beat The Market? Do We Want It To?

Oct 4, 2023
27:21
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Guest Renee Yao, founder of an investment firm all in on AI, discusses how artificial intelligence is changing the way financial firms make decisions. The podcast explores the challenges of AI in beating the market, its ability to predict market movements, limitations in predicting stock market behavior, and the growing influence of AI in the financial market.
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Quick takeaways

  • AI platforms can analyze complex relationships to predict stock price performance using machine learning algorithms.
  • AI's lack of explainability and difficulty in predicting market behavior during unusual events are challenges for its effectiveness in trading.

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Wall Street's Interest in AI and Machine Learning

Wall Street traders have been increasingly interested in using AI and machine learning to gain a competitive edge in the market. Quantitative traders or quants have been using computer models to analyze patterns and make profitable trades. Machine learning algorithms have become particularly popular in recent years for their ability to process vast amounts of data and identify opportunities that human traders may miss. However, the effectiveness of AI in beating the market is still a mixed bag, with some AI-driven funds failing to outperform their benchmarks.

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