The Quant Revolution: Jim Simons & Renaissance Technologies with the Author of "The Man Who Solved Wall Street" - Greg Zuckerman, WSJ

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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.

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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? TO GO FURTHER 🧑🏽‍🎓 Alternative Investments Course: https://bit.ly/Alts_Invest 📩 Join the newsletter: https://bit.ly/3AxnyTY 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