Jessica Stauth

Jessica Stauth, the CIO of Systematic Equities at Fidelity Investments, transitioned from biophysics to the realm of quant finance in 2008. She discusses how market uncertainty often exceeds what models can predict, especially following the 2007 Quant Quake. Stauth highlights the importance of diversified risk models to navigate macro shocks and avoid crowding. She also explores the evolving landscape of classic equity factors and the integration of non-traditional data, including sentiment analysis from earnings calls, into quantitative strategies.