Quantitative strategies

We exploit market inefficiencies caused by behavioural biases and market structure dynamics by identifying factors which we believe drive financial asset returns.

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    Highly experienced

    Our focused team of quant specialists have experience working in some of the world’s most diverse, illiquid and inefficient markets.
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    Rigorous framework

    Our comprehensive proprietary alpha model is supported by a robust research and development framework.
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    Differentiated

    Our global research program has an Asian focus which acknowledges market drivers across the region and the globe.

Strategies

We deliver investment solutions across the risk spectrum; from managing portfolio exposures to improving diversification, reducing risk and enhancing returns.

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Customised solutions
Each client’s objectives and the restrictions they need to work within are different and our team leverages our investment platform to tailor solutions to accommodate these needs.
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ESG
A quantitative approach is well suited to balance a portfolio’s sustainability goals (e.g. low carbon) against the pursuit of alpha.
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Low volatility
The low volatility anomaly refers to how lower risk assets tend to outperform higher risk assets over the long term.
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Multi factor
Factors are any characteristic that helps explain the long-term risk and return performance of an asset. Multiple factors can be combined to ensure a more dependable delivery of outperformance.
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Single factor/passive/smart beta
From simple passive and single or multi factor smart beta to customised tracking strategies, our team can offer cost efficient strategies to suit a wide array of portfolio objectives.

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The power of the tortoise: Why slow and steady wins the investment race

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The power of the tortoise: Why slow and steady wins the ...

17 Jan | Chris Hughes , Michael (Xiaochen) Sun

Low volatility strategies help to stabilise a portfolio over time by losing less in ...

From Euphoria to Volatility: Embracing resilience in an uncertain world

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From Euphoria to Volatility: Embracing resilience in an ...

16 Aug | Chris Hughes , Michael (Xiaochen) Sun

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom ...

Investing in Asia through a factor lens

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Investing in Asia through a factor lens

07 Feb

Quantitative investment strategies based on factor investing have been employed in ...

Not all carbon emissions are equal

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Not all carbon emissions are equal

21 Mar | Ben Dunn, CFA , Yee Kiat Chew

As low-carbon investing gains momentum, growing regulatory requirements will force ...

ESG accelerated

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ESG accelerated

25 Nov

Although investor optimism on the global economic recovery remains high, it is ...

Achieving low carbon portfolios the quantitative way

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Achieving low carbon portfolios the quantitative way

18 Aug | Ben Dunn, CFA , Yee Kiat Chew

Integrating Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors into the investment ...

Will artificial intelligence take over quantitative investing?

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Will artificial intelligence take over quantitative ...

31 Mar | Ben Dunn, CFA

The lines are blurring between the quantitative and machine learning/artificial ...

Are low volatility stocks still defensive?

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Are low volatility stocks still defensive?

12 Nov | Ben Dunn, CFA

Investors shunned traditional low volatility stocks in favour of stay-at-home stocks ...

2020 Market Outlook – Quantitative Strategies

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2020 Market Outlook – Quantitative Strategies

27 Nov | Ben Dunn, CFA

Ben Dunn is Chief Investment Officer of Quantitative Strategies at Eastspring ...

Low volatility strategies – Why investors need no longer sell in May?

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Low volatility strategies – Why investors need no longer ...

27 Jun | Ben Dunn, CFA

The outperformance of low volatility strategies in the month of May and in 2018 is ...