Anthony Pratt

Senior Analyst, Aurum Research Limited

Anthony Pratt

Biography

Anthony joined Aurum Research Limited ("ARL") in 2006 and is a Senior Analyst in the Investment Research team, with a focus on macro, commodity and quantitative strategies (including statistical arbitrage, quantitative equity market neutral and managed futures). Anthony has a number of years of experience in due diligence and portfolio management in both the investment and administration areas and originally joined to strengthen ARL's administration process before moving across to join the Investment Research Team in 2007. Anthony is heavily involved in ARL's due diligence process and systems development, particularly regarding ARL's process for capturing new funds. Before ARL, Anthony worked as a Portfolio Performance Analyst for two years with State Street Global Advisors. Earlier Anthony worked as an English language teacher in Tokyo, Japan for one year. Anthony is a member of the Steering Committee of the CFA Hedge Fund Research Club. Anthony holds a BA (Hons) in English Studies from the University of Nottingham and an MSc in Banking and Finance from the University of Stirling. Anthony holds the Investment Management Certificate (IMC) and is a CFA charterholder.

Articles

  • Machine Learning

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    Is machine learning driving a revolution in systematic investing, or is it just marketing hype?
  • Did the commodity cowboys forget how to ride?

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    Anthony Pratt, Senior Analyst at Aurum Research Limited, looks into why this area has proven to be so challenging for managers and whether there is light at the end of the mine shaft.