Think outside the 'black box' says F&C

clock

Anomalies created by the popularity of 'black box' strategies including quantitative investments, structured products and sophisticated risk management are providing opportunities for traditional fundamental investors, according to F&C.

While investment strategies based on technical analysis of stock and market price movements are nothing new, F&C UK Dynamic fund manager Makis Kaketsis believes the extent to which these techniques can influence markets on a particular day has increased dramatically in recent years. “There has been a steady revolution in the nature of market participants over the last decade, away from investors who focus on fundamental factors such as the quality of company management or the credibility of its strategy and in favour of models that are predicated on concepts such as mean reversion and co-i...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Investment

Future of Investment Festival: Our specialist sessions for advisers

Future of Investment Festival: Our specialist sessions for advisers

Future-proofing advice, building sustainable portfolios, all things SDR

Professional Adviser
clock 19 April 2024 • 2 min read
Why non-transparent managers are behind most failed acquisitions

Why non-transparent managers are behind most failed acquisitions

‘They don’t understand the importance of culture and cohesion’

Rami Cassis
clock 12 April 2024 • 3 min read
Partner Insight: Understanding the investment universe

Partner Insight: Understanding the investment universe

Invesco
clock 12 April 2024 • 6 min read