Navigating the factor zoo: the science of quantitative investing

Zhang, Michael

Navigating the factor zoo: the science of quantitative investing - New York Routledge 2025 - xiv, 296 p.

Table of contents:

Preface



Chapter 1. Factor Investing



Chapter 2. Quantamentals



Chapter 3. Statistical Moments as Factors



Chapter 4. Market Beta



Chapter 5. Technical Analysis Factors



Chapter 6. Microstructure and Liquidity



Chapter 7. Tail Risk



Chapter 8. Behavioral Finance



Chapter 9. Option Information



Chapter 10. Uncertainty



Chapter 11. Alternative Data



Chapter 12. Machine Learning in Factor Investing



Epilogue


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Bridging the gap between theoretical asset pricing and industry practices in factors and factor investing, Zhang et al. provides a comprehensive treatment of factors, along with industry insights on practical factor development.

Chapters cover a wide array of topics, including the foundations of quantamentals, the intricacies of market beta, the significance of statistical moments, the principles of technical analysis, and the impact of market microstructure and liquidity on trading. Furthermore, it delves into the complexities of tail risk and behavioral finance, revealing how psychological factors affect market dynamics. The discussion extends to the sophisticated use of option trading data for predictive insights and the critical differentiation between outcome uncertainty and distribution uncertainty in financial decision-making. A standout feature of the book is its examination of machine learning's role in factor investing, detailing how it transforms data preprocessing, factor discovery, and model construction. Overall, this book provides a holistic view of contemporary financial markets, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in harnessing alternative data and machine learning to develop robust investment strategies.

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9781032768410


Mathematic--Statistics
Quantitative--Finance

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