Quant Hedge Funds In High Demand, But Is Strategy Framework Right?

Hedge funds are looking to bulk up their algorithmic divisions to an extent never before seen. A recent Bloomberg Brief article notes demand for quants is outstripping supply, as the mostly chill math geeks prefer a laid back California tech culture to the conformity of Wall Street. Wall Street just might have to adapt, however. But before quants invade Wall Street, pushing for a culture that makes logical mathematical decisions, should the hedge fund or institution have a basic understanding of how to structure a systematic investment?

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Why did it take Wall Street so long to discover managed futures?

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