Robert Carver

Ex-head of fixed income at Man AHL, a $63 billion systematic trading hedge fund. Now an independent, full-time quant trader and author of several acclaimed trading guides.

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Jul 29, 2025 • 44min

Robert Carver Ran a Multi-Billion Dollar Systematic Portfolio for Man AHL. Now He Invests Solo.

In this engaging discussion, Robert Carver, former head of fixed income at Man AHL—a massive systematic trading hedge fund—dives into his journey as an independent quant trader. He shares vital insights on breaking into quantitative trading without a PhD and the essential skills required. Carver critiques the Sharpe ratio, advocating for better risk metrics, and emphasizes the importance of realistic backtesting. He also discusses managing 200+ trading strategies solo and navigating alpha decay, offering practical advice for aspiring traders.

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