RQI Investors Real Insights: Lessons from the Quant Winter
From Curious by First Sentier Investors by First Sentier Investors
September 24, 2025 · 15 min · Episode 7
About this episode
This episode explores RQI Investors' research on the challenges faced by quant strategies during the Quant Winter and their subsequent recovery.
In this episode we explore RQI Investors latest research “Lessons from the Quant Winter” , a comprehensive report that examines the challenging period from 2018 to 2020 when quant strategies faced significant headwinds. We unpack the causes behind this underperformance, the impact on markets (especially in Australia and other developed economies), and the surprising rebound post-COVID. Read the full paper here: https://www.firstsentierinvestors.com.au/au/en/adviser/insights/latest-insights/lessons-from-the-quant-winter.html Important Information This material is for general information purposes only. It does not constitute investment or financial advice and does not take into account any specific investment objectives, financial situation or needs. This is not an offer to provide asset management services, is not a recommendation or an offer or solicitation to buy, hold or sell any security or to execute any agreement for portfolio management or investment advisory services and this material has not been prepared in connection with any such offer. Before making any investment decision you should consider, with the assistance of a financial advisor, your individual investment…
People in this episode
Host: First Sentier Investors
Topics covered
- quant strategies
- market performance
- investment research
- economic impact
- financial advice
Keywords
- quant strategies
- RQI Investors
- market headwinds
- investment performance
- financial advice
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: RQI Investors
Places: Australia
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