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[Past Performers] The Quant Revolution: Jim Simons & Renaissance Technologies with the Author of "The Man Who Solved Wall Street" - Greg Zuckerman, WSJ
Description
A conversation with Gregory Zuckerman, an award-winning writer for The Wall Street Journal and author of "The Man Who Solved Wall Street". We dive deep into the world of quant investing, exploring the journey of renowned mathematician, investor, and Founder of Renaissance Technologies, Jim Simons, together with his extraordinary team.
Watch it on YouTube https://youtu.be/_5JkBUeLOLQ
REFERENCES
▶️The book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-man-who-solved-the-market/gregory-zuckerman/9780241309735
▶️Greg's website: https://www.gregoryzuckerman.com/
▶️ Follow Greg on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gzuckerman?
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introducing Greg Zuckerman
02:19 Jim Simons: The Man Behind the Quant Revolution
04:00 Jim Simons' Management Skills
05:19 The Uniqueness of Jim Simons' Investment Approach
06:35 The Importance of Limiting Fund Size
09:37 The Human Element in Quantitative Investing
14:56 The Role of Data in Quantitative Investing
19:09 The Current State of Quantitative Investing
19:23 A Definition of Quants from Billions
22:26 Is AI the Future of Quantitative Investing or just a Variation
29:41 Beyond Investing The Importance of Systematizing Decision-Making
37:11 Conclusion: An Amazing Book for Everyone Interested in Quant, But Also Extraordinary Human Achievements
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