Quantitative alpha generation

Alpha is the essential precondition for successful portfolio management. Fund managers need to rely on successful techniques for alpha generation. The course deploys how to get your econometric analyses to best practice levels. This includes fair value analysis, scenario analysis and forecasting. It provides clear guidance to successful pure quant investment processes as well as hybrid investment processes combining discretionary and quant elements.

Participants learn how to implement their specific alpha generation strategy.

Lecturer: Thorsten Neumann

Length: 3h

Learning goal: Learn how to analyse financial markets by means of econometrics to generate alpha for managing portfolios.

PS framework: Choice Architecture / Toolbox

CPD accredited: Yes (3 credits)

Language: English (on-demand in German)

Beneficial for: Fund managers and investment professionals

Sprint structure: Dedicated best practice input combined with deliberate reflection and implementation planning

Format: Online (Zoom)

Costs: EUR 298 per participant

Minimum size: 5 participants

PROGRAM

PART ONE

BEST PRACTICES (90min)

Expert input and reflection of participants on their own practices

  • econometrics
  • Fair value analysis
  • Scenario analysis

BREAK (10min)

PART TWO

DELIBERATE PRACTICE (60min)

Expert input and reflection of participants on their own practices

  • Forecasting
  • Hybrid investment processes

LESSONS LEARNED (10min)

NEXT STEPS (5min)

FEEDBACK FORM (5min)