Despite research that shows outsourced trading gives firms a competitive edge, many have yet to take advantage of the opportunities this approach can provide. Join State Street’s Dr. Dagmar Kamber Borens, head of Global Markets Continental Europe and Kevin O’Connor, global head of Portfolio Solutions Sales, Global Markets,…

Will AI-related applications displace workers, or will they become tools that help unlock human productivity and effectiveness?

This episode features Meir Statman, the Glenn Klimek Professor of Finance at Santa Clara University.

Discover why a diversified, broad basket commodities strategy may offer a more comprehensive solution compared to single commodity allocations like gold. As one of the largest U.S. broad basket commodities managers, according to Morningstar, PIMCO provides expertise in seeking to maximize potential returns, hedge against…

Some companies may have an unexpected advantage in developing and implementing AI-related tools: access to large amounts of clean data.

BNP Paribas Asset Management presents their latest thinking on small caps.

This episode dives deep into the intricacies of trend following strategies and their connection to complex adaptive systems. Richard Brennan and Niels Kaastrup-Larsen explore how these systems respond to market signals and the importance of boundaries in shaping investor behavior.

In this piece we explore the core considerations of factor investing and how quantitative and dynamic multi-factor frameworks can help investors navigate changing market environments.

Increasing global climate challenges can add complexity for investors seeking to manage risk and impact across corporate fixed income investments.

We delve into the shifting landscape of systematic investing, highlighting the growing use of quant based strategies as well as AI and machine learning in portfolio management. The discussion also emphasizes the significant impact of concentration within the S&P 500, with Goldman Sachs now predicting that this could lead…

What does playing poker have in common with trading stocks? A lot, according to these top Wall Street traders. From patience and bet sizing to managing risk and reading other players, top firms like Susquehanna use poker to help train new traders.

What does it take to manage a $60 billion wealth management firm while keeping investment strategies grounded in scientific thinking? In this episode, we’re joined by Don Calcagni, Chief Investment Officer at Mercer Advisors.

Today, we delve into the nuances of systematic investing with Rob Carver, focusing on the concept of replication in trend-following strategies. The discussion contrasts different approaches to replication, highlighting the potential pitfalls of return-based methods that attempt to mimic established indices.

In this episode of OPEX Effect, we dive into the recent market volatility and its connection to options flows. We discuss the sudden VIX spike to 65, examining the factors that led to this extreme event, including low liquidity, the unwinding of correlation trades, and the impact of zero-day options.

Listen to Jason Mitchell discuss the finance industry's grade in pricing climate risk with NOAA Chief Scientist Dr. Sarah Kapnick.

Join Colin Reedie, Head of Active Strategies, and Matthew Rees, Head of Global Bond Strategies at LGIM, as they chat through the more volatile world of fixed income investing, where we are in the economic cycle and the outlook for active fixed income investing more generally.

Learn why robust risk management and scenario planning are critical to navigating the geopolitical risks – for policymakers and investors alike.

Clay is joined by Aswath Damodaran to discuss his new book, The Corporate Life Cycle. Aswath Damodaran is a professor at NYU of corporate finance and valuation and has taught thousands of students how to value companies and pick stocks.

In this episode, Steven Visscher, lead manager of the balanced strategies, discusses the impact of rising interest rates and inflation on the balanced portfolio in recent years, Mawer’s disciplined and collaborative approach to portfolio construction, and the importance of having a long-term perspective.

In this episode, Ben and Cameron sit down with Professor Stephen Foerster from the Ivey Business School to explore the evolution of modern investing. As a distinguished financial expert and co-author of In Pursuit of the Perfect Portfolio, Professor Foerster dives into the groundbreaking work of financial pioneers like Harry…