“Bank trading units now manage about $850 billion in QIS programs globally, up from $362 billion five years ago, according to Premialab, a firm that helps institutions analyze systematic strategies.”

Adrien Geliot, CEO of Premialab:

“QIS programs are increasingly emerging as competitors to hedge funds, with some investors reallocating from higher-cost hedge funds to more liquid, transparent, and cost-efficient QIS strategies.

Lately, some hedge funds are also seeking to benefit from the growth of these strategies. They collaborate with banks, combining their respective strengths to enhance execution efficiency and scalability across strategies.”

Read the full article on Wall Street Journal.

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