Quants

Following criticism for its faulty 2016 election algorithms, the firm appointed a new research director to collaborate with its quants and money managers.

The recent plunge raised suspicions that quants had caused or exacerbated the sell-off.

The division expects annual net inflows of 3% to 5% of AUM in the medium term.

The startup aims to work with exchanges, over-the-counter venues and fund accountants as digital currencies gain more mainstream acceptance.

The rule’s impact could be “devastating if independent research ceases or is significantly diminished,” the manager warns.

One alternative tactic, though expensive, includes buying put options on equities or an index, according to the team.

Most of the firm’s reticence has come down to a marketing debate.

The company is evaluating ways to package both its quantitative and active strategies into the funds, according to a person familiar with the matter.

After spending a week holed up with several dozen employees in a New York hotel, the $1.4 billion hedge fund manager returned to Florida with a new focus.

USAA Capital held over $513 million in market value of the Wall Street giant’s large-cap, emerging market and international ActiveBeta funds.