ASI launches global artificial intelligence fund

Investment process will use machines

Laura Dew
clock • 2 min read

Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI) has launched a global artificial intelligence fund in collaboration with a Japanese research institute.

The Aberdeen Global Artificial Intelligence Global Equity SICAV will embed machine-learning techniques within the investment process and use various quantitative techniques to time those investments.  Investments are based on 'factor premia' such as value, quality, momentum, small size and low volatility.  The product is a collaboration between the ASI quantitative investment strategies team, which manages $96bn in assets under management, and Mitsubishi UFJ Trust Investment Technology Institute (MTEC) in Tokyo. CFA exams to test fintech and AI knowledge The new fund is an extens...

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