Pictet: Explaining Quant

Speaker: David Wright - Co-Head of Quest Quantitative Business Strategy, Pictet Asset Management

Founded in 1805 and born out of the Pictet family of scientists, academics and engineers, Pictet Asset management has always been inspired by science - destined to discover new investment opportunities. 

From the breakthroughs of the last decades to the advancements of the AI age, we continue to be driven by curiosity and the acquisition of knowledge.

Since the 1990s we have been developing quant strategies which harness the power of data and technology with rigorous research, to deliver long-term investment performance. 

I'm David Wright, Co-Head of Quest, which is our Quantitative Business at Pictet.

Pioneering new ideas and unconventional thinking are as important to us today as they were to our founders. 

Here in Geneva, we have gathered a team of mathematicians, engineers and scientists from a wide range of disciplines, to develop our quant strategies.

Guided by our strong research framework, they have the freedom and time to experiment with new ideas and data, testing mathematical models against real-world insights.

Always investigating the world around us, we’ve also examined our own structure. We believe we’ve found the optimal mix, fostering the ideal environment for innovation and collaboration. 

This means we can pivot quickly, adapting to shifting markets and making data-driven decisions that deliver better outcomes for our clients.

And that optimal size also allows us to offer client-led products and bespoke, tailored solutions.

Imagine the output of mass production compared to a bespoke crafted product from a specialist provider - which you know you will keep.

For over 200 years, our entrepreneurial spirit and desire to innovate has driven us. 

Today, our Quest team embodies this same culture – designing and crafting quant strategies that seamlessly integrate cutting-edge technology with our innate curiosity about the world. 

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