D.E. Shaw has been a pioneer in quantitative investing since it was founded in the late 80s. Since then, it has focused its efforts on machine learning and other AI-based investment strategies.
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Where is Alpha? – Machine Learning at D. E. Shaw
Can machines outsmart humans in the market? D. E. Shaw believes they can.
Two Sigma Investments: Will Machines Take Over the Stock Market?
With over 1,500 employees, including 200+ PhDs, Two Sigma runs systematic hedge fund strategies that rely on machine learning to extract insights and predictive signals in a fraction of the time the human brain can to deliver superior alpha with less risk than traditional hedge funds. Is this competitive advantage sustainable?
Bean Counters in Space: How Orbital Insights Sees the World
Orbital Insights is applying machine learning to a vast amount of satellite imagery to help hedge funds and governments quantify the world.