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The future of quant investing: 10 trends

26. September 2024

Technological advancements, particularly in AI and data utilisation, are poised to reshape the quant investing landscape.

The future of quant investing 10 trends

Quant investing has evolved over the past 20 years. But the pace of chances from now on will only pick up, opines Robeco, outlining ten hypotheses on the future of quant investing. As key developments, the asset manager lists AI and machine learning, multi-modal data usage, and potential quantum computing breakthroughs. The rise of personalised investment products, enhanced risk management, and automation of compliance would also redefine industry practices, Robeco said.

“We believe new technological development will continue to be one of the most profound and critical influences on the evolution of quant investing,” said Mike Chen, Head of Next Gen Research at Robeco.

“The rate of this development (most recently in data and computing) over the next 20 years looks to be as fast, if not faster, than what we witnessed in the previous 20. And when we add in the tremendous rise of AI, we believe the rate will only pick up speed,” he added.

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