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Inside the Black Box presents a practical overview of quantitative trading, using intuitive economic explanations rather than complex mathematics. The book explains key concepts such as alpha generation, systematic strategy taxonomies, and their role within a broader investment portfolio. It is written by Rishi K. Narang, a former quant fund‑of‑funds manager, and is aimed at both investors who allocate capital to quantitative strategies and professionals who wish to become quants themselves.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Business & Economics/Finance
Authors: Rishi K. Narang
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