The quant opportunity: Revisiting Fidelity’s data-driven capabilities – Gilbert Haddad

About this episode

Gilbert Haddad discusses the role of data and analytics in modern portfolio construction and the impact of Fidelity's Quantitative Research and Investment division.

Head of Advanced Strategies and Research Gilbert Haddad focuses on how data and analytics support modern portfolio construction. He'll break down how the Quantitative Research and Investment (QRI) division fits within the broader Fidelity ecosystem, highlight how QRI's work supports the investment management teams and examine data-driven products that may benefit you and your clients. Recorded on April 29, 2026. At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information. For a fifth year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2025 Environics’ Advisor Digital Experience Study. — Gilbert Haddad, chef de la recherche et des stratégies avancées, sera des nôtres pour expliquer l’importance des données et des analyses dans la construction de portefeuille…

People in this episode

Guest: Gilbert Haddad

Topics covered

• data-driven investing
• portfolio construction
• quantitative research
• investment management
• financial goals

Keywords

• data analytics
• portfolio management
• investment strategies
• Fidelity
• quantitative research

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fidelity Canada, Fidelity Investments Canada, Environics

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