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Active Quant: A guide to Quant Street
Quant investing is often described in terms that can feel cold or inaccessible: algorithms, models, datasets. But at Robeco, it’s not a black box. Behind the math lies a very human discipline. Our quant strategies are shaped not only by algorithms but also by the people who build them – those who continuously test ideas, evaluate outcomes, challenge assumptions, and interpret shifting market dynamics.
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Anna Heldring
Client Portfolio Manager
Investment Specialist
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This year, as part of our focus on one such strategy – Active Quant – we launched a podcast series called ‘A random talk down Quant Street ’. Our new companion guide to that series gives you the highlights on how the Active Quant engine works: from the first research idea to the construction of real-world portfolios. Whether you’re new to quant or already familiar with factors, algos, alternative data and the like, this guide offers a clear and practical roadmap to one of our most powerful strategies.
Listen to the podcast series for expert conversations on the ideas behind the models.
Active Quant: finding alpha* with confidence
Blending data-driven insights, risk control and quant expertise to pursue reliable returns.
*Alpha refers to the excess return of an investment relative to a benchmark index and is a measure of performance.
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This information is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as an offer to sell or an invitation to buy any securities or products, nor as investment advice or recommendation. The contents of this document have not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”). Robeco Singapore Private Limited holds a capital markets services license for fund management issued by the MAS and is subject to certain clientele restrictions under such license. An investment will involve a high degree of risk, and you should consider carefully whether an investment is suitable for you.
