Faster Forward

Making Factor Models Work for Investment Teams with Sandeep Varma

Faster Forward

Show Notes

Factor models can seem intimidating, but when applied effectively, they transform how investment teams understand risk and return. In this episode, host Paul Fahey interviews Sandeep Varma, Co-Founder and CEO of Equity Data Science (EDS). Paul and Sandeep discuss how factor modeling reshapes decision-making, performance analysis, and collaboration for managers. Sandeep shares his journey from … Read More Read More

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