In this episode we explore RQI Investors latest research “Lessons from the Quant Winter”, a comprehensive report that examines the challenging period from 2018 to 2020 when quant strategies faced significant headwinds. We unpack the causes behind this underperformance, the impact on markets (especially in Australia and other developed economies), and the surprising rebound post-COVID.
Read the full paper here: https://www.firstsentierinvestors.com.au/au/en/adviser/insights/latest-insights/lessons-from-the-quant-winter.html
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