Innovative insights on creating models that will help you become
a disciplined intelligent investor
The pioneer of value investing, Benjamin Graham, believed in a
philosophy that continues to be followed by some of today's most
successful investors, such as Warren Buffett. Part of this
philosophy includes adhering to your stock selection process come
"hell or high water" which, in his view, was one of the most
important aspects of investing.
So, if a quant designs and implements mathematical models for
predicting stock or market movements, what better way to remain
objective, then to invest using algorithms or the quantitative
method? This is exactly what Ben Graham Was a Quant will
show you how to do. Opening with a brief history of quantitative
investing, this book quickly moves on to focus on the fundamental
and financial factors used in selecting "Graham" stocks,
demonstrate how to test these factors, and discuss how to combine
them into a quantitative model.
* Reveals how to create custom screens based on Ben Graham's
methods for security selection
* Addresses what it takes to find those factors most influential
in forecasting stock returns
* Explores how to design models based on other styles and
international strategies
If you want to become a better investor, you need solid insights
and the proper guidance. With Ben Graham Was a Quant, you'll
receive this and much more, as you learn how to create quantitative
models that follow in the footsteps of Graham's value
philosophy.
