Secrets of Investment Success: Lessons From 5 Decades of Quant Macro

In this conversation, the ReSolve team is joined by Joe Kelly from Campbell and Company to delve into the world of quantitative investing, managed futures, and derivatives trading. They explore a wide range of topics, including:

Topics Discussed

• The history and evolution of the hedge fund industry and the growth of systematic investing

• The role of derivatives traders in providing liquidity to executives and the creation of a startup to provide liquidity for tech employees

• The dynamics of quantitative investing, the importance of systemizing fundamental ideas, and the challenges of explaining complex financial concepts to a non-technical audience

• The development and implementation of different models and strategies in quantitative investing, including momentum, quant macro, and short-term

• The performance of different strategies during various market conditions and the importance of adaptability

• The challenges of scaling in the systematic investing space and the advantages of focusing on a core universe of markets

• The trade-off between diversification and control in portfolio construction

• The importance of risk management in maintaining a consistent investor experience and the strategies used to manage risk in systematic investing

Conclusion

This conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in quantitative investing, managed futures, and derivatives trading. It provides valuable insights into the intricacies of these fields, the strategies used by successful investors, and the importance of risk management in ensuring a consistent investor experience.