AQR Cutting Positions After Bad Year

The transcript discusses a firm's poor performance, with only two out of 41 mutual funds showing positive returns, leading to job cuts. It highlights the challenges faced by quantitative funds due to market volatility and the struggles of AQR mutual funds, which saw significant outflows in 2018. The discussion raises questions about the future of quant funds, market structure changes, and the need for adaptation and new talent.

What challenges did the firm face with its mutual funds last year?

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What does the firm’s job cuts indicate about its performance?

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How did the volatility in the markets affect quantitative funds?

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In what ways might the market structure have changed for quant funds?

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What significant changes are mutual fund companies considering for the future?

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