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Quantitative investment processes built on solid foundations, designed to adapt to client preferences and market conditions.

Since 1975, our philosophy has hinged on the goal of providing targeted alpha to our clients on a consistent basis. We harness fundamental insights built on academic and macroeconomic foundations that we expect will add value to client portfolios over the long term. As a systematic manager, we can easily modify our processes and customize our offerings to adapt to specific preferences. Our multi-factor portfolios provide cost-efficient diversification, along with the collective wisdom that comes from decades of enhancements to our decision-making models.

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Beware False Prophets: Focus on the Logic of Value
Quarterly Letter

Beware False Prophets: Focus on the Logic of Value

By Andrew Dyson — Jun 25, 2020

Andrew Dyson offers investors a different outlook on the relationship between growth and value factors, a better perspective on the “Is Value Dead?” debate.

Fasten Your Value Belt
Research

Fasten Your Value Belt

By Kenneth Hsu — Jun 25, 2020

Our research shows this may be a great opportunity for value investing, as growth stocks reprice downward.

Value vs. Growth: The New Bubble
White Paper

Value vs. Growth: The New Bubble

By Andrew Dyson — Sep 1, 2019

Cheap stocks have been underperforming for the last 18 months, while expensive stocks are overperforming.

Quarterly Letter: Bridge Too Far
Quarterly Letter

Quarterly Letter: Bridge Too Far

By Andrew Dyson — Apr 10, 2018

In his first quarterly letter to clients, Andrew Dyson shares QMA's more balanced perspective on the current attention being showered on big data and AI-illustrating the limits of the hype.

Behavioral Bias, Valuation and Active Management
Publication

Behavioral Bias, Valuation and Active Management

By Margaret S. Stumpp — Jul 14, 1999

Combines behavioral finance with valuation theory to provide a framework for identifying stocks most affected by specific biases.

FundFire: Beware of False Patterns in Big Data Investing
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FundFire: Beware of False Patterns in Big Data Investing

By Andrew Dyson — Feb 14, 2018

Andrew Dyson describes false patterns in Big Data Investing in a FundFire interview.

Q&A with QMA: How Smart is Smart Beta?
Q&A with QMA

Q&A with QMA: How Smart is Smart Beta?

By Stacie L. Mintz — Mar 21, 2018

Discusses smart beta, answering common questions and comparing these products to QMA's actively managed strategies.

Q&A with QMA: Vision for the Quantitative Equity Team
Q&A with QMA

Q&A with QMA: Vision for the Quantitative Equity Team

By George N. Patterson — Feb 14, 2020

George Patterson, PhD, CFA, CFP, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer shares his accomplishments and strategic direction for QMA.

Value

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