Daily Market Updates: Quant hedge funds cite early, contrarian timing in bonds and oil

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Quant hedge funds cite early, contrarian timing in bonds and oil

The funds say they have ridden major moves in both bonds and oil to stay ahead this year.

Reported · Written up by our desk · Europe

CNBC reports that quantitative hedge funds have outperformed the broader stock market this year by positioning early and taking contrarian views.

According to CNBC World, the strategy has been linked to capturing large market trends in both bonds and oil.

The outlets describe quant approaches as a way to identify and act on significant moves before they become widely reflected in prices.

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Sources

CNBC MarketsHow quant funds beat the market by being 'early, contrarian and right'

CNBC WorldHow quant funds beat the market by being 'early, contrarian and right'

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