The Strategies & Risks In Quant Trading | Mike Harris
This interview with Mike Harris explores the strategies and challenges of the Quest Hedge Fund, from CTA trend-following and AI trading models to the overcrowded quant equity space. We also dive into statistical arbitrage, multi-strat funds, the macro outlook, and the advantages & risks of using AI.\n--\nFollow Mike Harris on Twitter https://x.com/mikeharris410?lang=en\nFollow Jack Farley on Twitter https://twitter.com/JackFarley96\nFollow Forward Guidance on Twitter https://twitter.com/ForwardGuidance\nFollow Blockworks on Twitter https://twitter.com/Blockworks_\n__\nTimestamps:\n(00:00) Introduction\n(00:20) Mike Harris Background As a Quant\n(03:07) Quest Hedge Fund\n(04:30) CTA Trend Following Strategy\n(11:50) Trend Following Examples\n(16:47) Permissionless Ad\n(17:44) Interview Continues\n(19:33) Quant Equity Trading Getting Crowded\n(22:52) Statistical Arbitrage\n(27:17) Risks to Statistical Arbitrage\n(32:11) Multi-Strat Hedge Funds\n(33:32) Lack of New Fund Launches\n(39:04) Sharpe Ratio In Strategies\n(41:34) Private Market Investing\n(48:29) Volatility Strategies\n(54:17) Macro And Stock Market Outlook\n(01:02:26) Risks To Quest\n(01:06:02) Risks To Training Models With AI\n\n__\nDisclaimer: Nothing discussed on Forward Guidance should be considered as investment advice. Please always do your own research & speak to a financial advisor before thinking about, thinking about putting your money into these crazy markets