The Quants
How a New Breed of Math Whizzes Conquered Wall Street and Nearly Destroyed It
by:
Scott Patterson
in:
Investing
Summary:
The book delves into the world of quantitative finance and the impact of algorithmic trading on the financial markets, chronicling the rise of a group of mathematicians and computer scientists who used complex models to bet on market patterns. It also explores how their strategies contributed to the 2008 financial crisis, highlighting both the genius and the hubris of these Wall Street players.
Key points:
1. Quantitative Trading: The book discusses the use of mathematical models in high-speed trading, a method developed by "quants" that changed Wall Street's traditional strategies.
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