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Fascinating Lecture from Qognitive on Quantum Cognition Machine Learning!

On May 5th, the Quantbot team in New York had the privilege of hearing from Kharen Musaelian and Dario Villani of Qognitive, as they presented their lecture, "Quantum Cognition Machine Learning: a path to human-like abstraction and inference.”

The lecture outlined new machine learning developments being made by Qognitive employees that could potentially benefit many spheres of our day-to-day lives, from finance to health care. Qognitive informed us of their unique approach that allows them to scale large data sets, providing additional insights that statistical learning techniques may miss. 

We thoroughly enjoyed engaging with the representatives from Qognitive and learning about their innovative developments, and we look forward to hearing more in the future!

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Fun and Drinks Galore at the Quantbot Annual Company Dinner!

The Quantbot Annual Company dinner took place on Wednesday, May 7th at L'Avenue at Saks, with the New York office in attendance to enjoy great food and conversation with colleagues.

Attendees were greeted into the gorgeous venue with drinks before having a lovely seated dinner.

This year, we decided to introduce the new "Quantbot Team Choice Awards," giving staff the opportunity to vote within three categories for their hard-working colleagues to honor a few standout individuals.

Iris was awarded most year over year growth, Lily was celebrated for best demonstration of the Quantbot culture day in and day out, and Amy took home the MVP of 2024 award. Congrats to all of the amazing winners!

Everyone had an incredible time at the event, and we are already looking forward to getting together next year for the Quantbot dinner!

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Schonfeld & Quantbot Fireside Investment Spotlight

On May 1st, Paul took part in the Investment Spotlight event held by Schonfeld in New York, speaking alongside Tom DeBow, the Chief Technology Officer of Schonfeld, for one of the three panels. The fireside chat was moderated by Ryan Tolkin, CEO & CIO of Schonfeld, as they discussed key strategic topics such as Tom’s approach to building and scaling technology to support quant trading strategies, as well as scaling Schonfeld’s systematic business. Additionally, Paul illustrated how Quantbot is structured, and how this structure has allowed us to remain successful over the long term in a highly competitive space. The constantly evolving partnerships between Schonfeld and Quantbot, as well as the Code Willing platform and partnership, were highlighted as vital parts of the company’s success. 

This discussion was followed by two other panels comprised of internal portfolio managers, with Paul being the only external PM to participate in the Spotlight event! 

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Exciting Competition Ensues at the Schonfeld Phd Datathon with Codewilling!

On April 3rd and 4th, Schonfeld held their PhD Datathon with Codewilling in New York City. Powered by Code Willing's CWIQ Suite, the Datathon was part of the second annual Schonfeld Early Engagement Summit, and allowed PhD candidates to demonstrate their skills in a competitive and exciting environment alongside industry professionals. Alongside Schonfeld portfolio managers and researchers, students helped to analyze institutional-grade datasets and develop quantitative models, made easier with the CWIQ Suite platform that enabled participants to efficiently build and test their models.

While the competition served to test the skills of the attendees, the post-competition discussions allowed students to engage in networking opportunities with members of the team, gaining insight into the fascinating culture and operations of Schonfeld. We are already looking forward to participating next time! 

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Engaging Discussions with Neudata at London Data Summit

On March 27th, Paul joined Ian Webster, Neudata’s CRO, on stage for a keynote talk titled “Future-proofing: Competing in an AI-driven, Constantly Changing Quant Landscape.” Ian kicked things off by asking Paul to compare managing Quantbot to parenting a seventeen-year-old—a question that prompted a rather entertaining and anecdotal response (if you were there to hear it).

The bulk of the discussion focused on the importance of data in the quantitative investment process, and how essential it is to have strong partners to support the non-IP side of the technical workload. Paul emphasized that AI and machine learning are now critical to taking ideas from the whiteboard to live trading. As such, maximizing the percentage of the team’s time spent on these core activities is of paramount importance.

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A Focus on Partnerships at the 3Forge Expo in London

On March 26th, Paul had the opportunity to deliver a keynote presentation at the 3Forge Expo, held in the iconic Gherkin building in the heart of the City. After some reminiscing about the ‘old days,' Paul spoke about the importance of strong and reliable partnerships in the hyper-competitive world of quantitative investing—and how 3Forge exemplifies just such a partner. The event was also a perfect opportunity to connect with colleagues, partners, and friends whilst taking in the incredible views of the London skyline.


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Carnegie Mellon MSCF Datathon Is Back! 

On March 29th, Quantbot employees had the exciting opportunity to participate in the annual Carnegie Mellon Master of Science in Computational Finance (MSCF) Datathon, an event that brings together some of the brightest minds in finance and technology. This year, the same datathon took place simultaneously in two locations - New York and Pittsburgh - offering students a dynamic and competitive environment to showcase their quantitative and programming skills.

Quantbot mentors, including Zihao, Richard, Shrinath, Zexiang, Aditya, and Aneesh, joined a mix of undergraduate and master's students in Pittsburgh, while Ian represented teams in New York. Their role was to guide participants through the rigorous competition, providing valuable insights and expertise in quantitative finance and algorithmic trading.

The challenge for the students was to develop a model to predict daily stock returns using provided datasets. Their strategies were evaluated based on five key metrics: Sharpe ratio, maximum drawdown, total traded amount, up/down ratio, and overall return. The team with the best performance across these criteria emerged as the winner.

Beyond the competition, the datathon was a fantastic opportunity for students to interact with industry professionals, gain hands-on experience with real-world financial data, and refine their problem-solving skills. Our mentors had an incredible time engaging with the students, sharing their knowledge, and being part of such an inspiring event.

We look forward to participating in future datathons and continuing to support the next generation of innovators in quantitative finance!

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CMU Master in Computational Finance Advisory Board Meeting

On February 7th, our CIO, Ashar Mahboob, participated in the CMU MSCF Finance Advisory Board Meeting, contributing to the program’s growth and expanding resources for prospective students.

His dedication to the board was recognized, particularly for the integration of Quantbot mentors and the Code Willing Platform, both of which have significantly enhanced classroom experiences and Datathon competitions.

A key discussion point was the impact of the CodeWilling platform and Data Store on student learning. The platform is seamlessly integrated into coursework, offering an engaging experience, while the Data Store provides invaluable real-world data, equipping students with essential tools for success.

Additionally, the conversation highlighted the need for expanding data availability. Professor Chad Schaffer, a strong advocate for the CodeWilling platform, emphasized the importance of increasing datasets within the CMU Data Store to further enrich student learning.

Ashar’s participation underscores our commitment to fostering innovation in finance education, ensuring students have access to cutting-edge tools and industry-relevant resources.

We’re excited to see how this program continues to evolve, bringing even more opportunities for students to engage with real-world data, industry mentors, and innovative technology.

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Quantbot Sponsors the Inaugural Trading Competition for CMU’s MSCF Women in Quant Finance

Last Saturday, Quantbot was a proud sponsor of MSCF’s 2024 Trading Competition, which was hosted by CMU’s MSCF Women in Quant Finance and Smart Women Securities. The one-day competition at Carnegie Mellon University brought together over 150 talented students from their MSCF program as well as CMU’s undergraduate programs to showcase their quantitative and trading skills. Inspired by the Rotman Trading Competition in Toronto, the event expanded access to market simulation games and offered exclusive networking opportunities with the sponsors, including Quantbot. 

As sponsors, Quantbot researchers and representatives were able to network throughout the day-long competition. We had a chance to meet with students across both Masters and Undergrad programs and observe firsthand the dedication and hard work the MSCF Program Office puts into their students. As always we are very appreciative of the chance to participate in MSCF events, and we look forward to sponsoring again in future! 

Quantbot table of merch is ready for networking

Zihao, Quantbot researcher, introduces Quantbot to the competition participants

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Quantbot Featured in Carnegie Mellon Article!

On August 19th, Quantbot was featured in an article by Carnegie Mellon University. The spotlight was on our participation in a datathon event that happened in April and its impact on the students. At this event, our employees got the opportunity to collaborate with current CMU students.

The Carnegie Mellon article highlighted our team's dedication and ingenuity throughout the event as well as highlighted our sister company, Codewilling. It was a whirlwind of brainstorming, coding, and strategizing, culminating in a presentation. The experience showcased our commitment to leveraging data for impactful solutions and our collaborative spirit.

Looking ahead, we’re incredibly excited about the prospect of continuing our partnership with Carnegie Mellon and working with their students. Their reputation for excellence and innovation aligns perfectly with our own values, and we’re eager to explore more opportunities in the future.

A huge thank you to Carnegie Mellon for the feature and for the opportunity to collaborate on this event. Quantbot can’t wait for future experiences and successes in the future!

Click the link to view the full article: https://www.cmu.edu/mscf/news/2024/2024-datathon-competition.html