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Our Systematic Edge </h1> <p class="simple-masthead__description"> Systematic investing uses advanced technology to gather and analyse large volumes of company data to identify mispriced assets and investment opportunities. While economic intuition informs the basis of an investment idea, decisions on portfolio construction, implementation, and risk management are systematic, backed by research, and empirically validated. This helps to ensure a repeatable, consistent, and sustainable approach over market cycles. </p> </div> </header> <section class="four-across-container" aria-label="Key benefits of a systematic approach"> <header class="four-across-container__content"> <h2 class="four-across-container__header" id="across-container-header">Key benefits of a systematic approach</h2> </header> <div class="four-across-container__grid"> <article class="four-across-container__card" aria-label="Objectivity"> <img src="/au/-/media/images/content/icon-content-cards/aus-new-icons/globe-01.png?h=160&w=355&hash=D9DB5481170A8ED687732AA6ADDB928D" alt="" class="four-across-container__card-image" role="presentation" loading="lazy" height="160" width="355"> <h3 class="four-across-container__card-title">Objectivity</h3> <p class="four-across-container__card-description">Based on the belief that statistical techniques can be used to extract all the relevant information needed to make accurate forecasts, systematic investing removes the influence of emotion.</p> </article> <article class="four-across-container__card" aria-label="Discipline"> <img src="/au/-/media/images/content/icon-content-cards/aus-new-icons/checklist-01.png?h=160&w=355&hash=5E3FD9EAFE3DB6B04F54C4C9999BCC51" alt="" class="four-across-container__card-image" role="presentation" loading="lazy" height="160" width="355"> <h3 class="four-across-container__card-title">Discipline</h3> <p class="four-across-container__card-description">An evidence-driven decision-making process focuses on different factors and signals that we believe drive share prices.</p> </article> <article class="four-across-container__card" aria-label="Balance"> <img src="/au/-/media/images/content/icon-content-cards/aus-new-icons/scale-01.png?h=160&w=355&hash=01247F0DB359169D337C56B763FE7AC3" alt="" class="four-across-container__card-image" role="presentation" loading="lazy" height="160" width="355"> <h3 class="four-across-container__card-title">Balance</h3> <p class="four-across-container__card-description">Our systematic process allows us to build portfolios that address and meet multiple objectives.</p> </article> </div> </section> <section class="s-content-cards" aria-label="Content cards"> <article class="s-content-card" aria-label="Our Process: People, Data, Clarity"> <picture class="s-content-card__image-wrapper"> <source media="(max-width: 768px)" srcset="/au/-/media/images/content/s-curve-cards/aus/beach-s-vurve-01.png?as=0&w=360&hash=64D2FA05E003D98782BD31C8C7F86F1B" /> <img class="s-content-card__image" alt="" width="1014" height="860" loading="lazy" role="presentation" src="/au/-/media/images/content/s-curve-cards/aus/beach-s-vurve-01.png?as=0&w=1014&hash=4E62D7186DA493C136D50B59BAF435DC" /> </picture> <div class="s-content-card__content"> <h2 class="s-content-card__title">Our Process: People, Data, Clarity</h2> <div class="s-content-card__copy rtf"> <p>Our scientific approach to funds management is driven by systematic techniques and rigorous research. We believe an investment process that applies the best of human thinking and computational power will deliver superior long-term investment returns. This strong combination of systematic and fundamental insights underpins Acadian’s proven investment process.</p> </div> </div> </article> </section> <section class="section-introduction" aria-labelledby="99064A9BCE454308AB407A2AC0D5B2B5" data-color="teal" id="people"> <div class="section-introduction__top-content"> <div class="section-introduction__heading-wrapper"> <span class="section-introduction__subheading"> Our Edge </span> <h2 id="heading-99064A9BCE454308AB407A2AC0D5B2B5" class="section-introduction__heading"> People </h2> </div> <p class="section-introduction__copy"> We start with economic intuition and the insights of a talented, experienced, and diverse team embracing the open-minded pursuit of new ideas. </p> </div> </section><section class="stat-row-container" data-module="stat-row" aria-label="Our team by the numbers"> <div class="stat-row__background"></div> <div class="stat-row__top-content"> <div class="stat-row__heading-wrapper"> <h2 class="stat-row__heading">Our team by the numbers</h2> </div> </div> <div class="stat-row"> <div class="stat__content stat__content--row"> <h3 class="stat__title stat__title--row">120+</h3> <p class="stat__subtitle stat-row__subtitle">PERSON INVESTMENT TEAM</p> </div><div class="stat__content stat__content--row"> <h3 class="stat__title stat__title--row">1600+</h3> <p class="stat__subtitle stat-row__subtitle">YEARS COLLECTIVE EXPERIENCE</p> </div><div class="stat__content stat__content--row"> <h3 class="stat__title stat__title--row">95+</h3> <p class="stat__subtitle stat-row__subtitle">ADVANCED ANALYTICAL DEGREES</p> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section-introduction" aria-labelledby="AF0B1A52548040A3AE587B5C0DF40034" data-color="teal" id="data"> <div class="section-introduction__top-content"> <div class="section-introduction__heading-wrapper"> <span class="section-introduction__subheading"> Our edge </span> <h2 id="heading-AF0B1A52548040A3AE587B5C0DF40034" class="section-introduction__heading"> Data </h2> </div> <p class="section-introduction__copy"> Our extensive data repository, continually supplemented by an active alternative data scouting effort, provides an unparalleled resource for examining new investment ideas. </p> </div> </section><section class="stat-row-container" data-module="stat-row" aria-label="35+ Years of data"> <div class="stat-row__background"></div> <div class="stat-row__top-content"> <div class="stat-row__heading-wrapper"> <h2 class="stat-row__heading">35+ Years of data</h2> </div> </div> <div class="stat-row"> <div class="stat__content stat__content--row"> <h3 class="stat__title stat__title--row">518M+</h3> <p class="stat__subtitle stat-row__subtitle">DAILY OBSERVATIONS</p> </div><div class="stat__content stat__content--row"> <h3 class="stat__title stat__title--row">58TB+</h3> <p class="stat__subtitle stat-row__subtitle">DATA</p> </div><div class="stat__content stat__content--row"> <h3 class="stat__title stat__title--row">150+</h3> <p class="stat__subtitle stat-row__subtitle">GLOBAL MARKETS</p> </div><div class="stat__content stat__content--row"> <h3 class="stat__title stat__title--row">65K+</h3> <p class="stat__subtitle stat-row__subtitle">TRADED ASSETS</p> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section-introduction" aria-labelledby="AB29C4570BA6468ABD551A78E9C785F7" data-color="teal"> <div class="section-introduction__top-content"> <div class="section-introduction__heading-wrapper"> <span class="section-introduction__subheading"> our edge </span> <h2 id="heading-AB29C4570BA6468ABD551A78E9C785F7" class="section-introduction__heading"> Clarity </h2> </div> <p class="section-introduction__copy"> Data, computational power, and economic insight help us illuminate investment trends, historical relationships, and the expected drivers of future returns. Decisions on portfolio construction, implementation, and risk management are backed by research and empirically validated. </p> </div> </section> <section class="s-content-cards" aria-label="Content cards"> <article class="s-content-card" aria-label="Collaboration"> <picture class="s-content-card__image-wrapper"> <source media="(max-width: 768px)" srcset="/au/-/media/images/content/s-curve-cards/aus/dolphins-s-curve-01.png?as=0&w=360&hash=A0BA8AD81EBA344B5AD224758CF6BBDC" /> <img class="s-content-card__image" alt="" width="1014" height="860" loading="lazy" role="presentation" src="/au/-/media/images/content/s-curve-cards/aus/dolphins-s-curve-01.png?as=0&w=1014&hash=8077DAA8D0606E1A9FD54699B7540DBD" /> </picture> <div class="s-content-card__content"> <h2 class="s-content-card__title">Collaboration</h2> <div class="s-content-card__copy rtf"> <p><span>Acadian’s approach fosters transparency and trust. Our systematic process is straightforward to explain. This enhances the ability of our clients, many of whom invest on behalf of others, to understand our strategies and approach.</span></p> <p><span style="color: var(--color-anthracite);"> </span></p> <p><span>We clearly and regularly communicate to investors the rationale behind our investment decisions and point to solid, irrefutable evidence and logic. Our superior attribution tools help us identify and articulate the drivers of performance through all market cycles. </span></p> </div> </div> </article> </section> <section class="card-carousel" data-module="card-carousel" aria-label="Related Insights"> <div class="card-carousel__top-content"> <div class="card-carousel__heading-wrapper"> <h2 class="card-carousel__heading"> Related Insights </h2> </div> </div> <div class="swiper-container slider card-carousel__slider"> <div class="swiper-wrapper card-carousel__slider-wrapper"> <div class="swiper-slide"> <article class="news-insights-card" aria-label="Machine Learning in Quant Investing: Revolution or Evolution?"> <div class="news-insights-card__wrapper"> <h3> <a class="news-insights-card__title" href="/au/investment-insights/systematic-methods/machine-learning-in-quant-investing-revolution-or-evolution"> Machine Learning in Quant Investing: Revolution or Evolution? </a> </h3> <div class="news-insights-card__category-wrapper"> <span class="news-insights-card__category"> Thematic Research </span> <span class="news-insights-card__read-time"> 14 min </span> </div> <div class="news-insights-card__theme-wrapper"> <div class="news-insights-card__theme"> </div> <span class="news-insights-card__theme-date">March 2019</span> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="swiper-slide"> <article class="news-insights-card" aria-label="ESG by the Numbers"> <div class="news-insights-card__wrapper"> <h3> <a class="news-insights-card__title" href="/au/investment-insights/equities/esg-by-the-numbers"> ESG by the Numbers </a> </h3> <div class="news-insights-card__category-wrapper"> <span class="news-insights-card__category"> Perspective </span> <span class="news-insights-card__read-time"> 3 min </span> </div> <div class="news-insights-card__theme-wrapper"> <div class="news-insights-card__theme"> </div> <span class="news-insights-card__theme-date">June 2022</span> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="swiper-slide"> <article class="news-insights-card" aria-label="A Machine Learning-Based Approach to Thematic ESG Investing: Case Study in GEO (Green Economy Opportunities)"> <div class="news-insights-card__wrapper"> <h3> <a class="news-insights-card__title" href="/au/investment-insights/equities/a-machine-learning-based-approach-to-thematic-esg-investing"> A Machine Learning-Based Approach to Thematic ESG Investing: Case Study in GEO (Green Economy Opportunities) </a> </h3> <div class="news-insights-card__category-wrapper"> <span class="news-insights-card__category"> Thematic Research </span> <span class="news-insights-card__read-time"> 13 min </span> </div> <div class="news-insights-card__theme-wrapper"> <div class="news-insights-card__theme"> </div> <span class="news-insights-card__theme-date">February 2023</span> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-carousel__pagination-container"> <div class="card-carousel__pagination-wrapper"> <button class="card-carousel__back-button"> <svg viewBox="0 0 120 120" width="15" height="30" role="presentation"> <use xlink:href="#arrow-up" /> </svg> </button> <div class="slider__pagination card-carousel__pagination"></div> <button class="card-carousel__next-button"> <svg viewBox="0 0 120 120" width="15" height="30" role="presentation"> <use xlink:href="#arrow-up" /> </svg> </button> </div> </div> </section> </main>  <footer class="footer"> <div class="footer__container"> <a href="/" class="footer__logo"> <img src="/au/-/media/images/footer/logo-acadian-footer.svg?as=0&h=70&iar=0&w=141&hash=5F235E973A2DEBE590161ABA1875E61A" width="141" height="70" alt="Acadian Footer Logoa" loading="lazy"> </a> <div class=footer__links-wrapper><ul class=footer-links__items><li class=footer-links__item><a class="link link--dark link--small" href=https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/322795> Compliance </a><li class=footer-links__item><a class="link link--dark link--small" href=/au/privacy-policy> Privacy Policy </a><li class=footer-links__item><a class="link link--dark link--small" href=/au/legal-disclosures-and-terms> Legal Disclosures and Terms </a><li class=footer-links__item><a class="link link--dark link--small" href=/au/contact-us> Fraud Alert </a></ul></div> <div class="footer__copyright"> <p class="footer__copyright-text">© Copyright 2024 Acadian Asset Management LLC. 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