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To paraphrase a famous line: “Successful quant run-ups are all alike; every quant crisis is a crisis in its own way.” Our latest Views from the Floor explores how past crises shaped quant strategies and why innovation is key for 2025. Read more: ow.ly/rMvs50UB1eb

Will 2025 be a blowout year for returns, a challenging one, or simply 'meh'? Henry Neville explains his case in the latest edition of The Road Ahead. Let us know your thoughts on the outlook for the coming year in the comments below. ow.ly/eVFw50Utl6N

Is climate change ruining your favourite wine? Plus, how much of the US market's post-election rally is froth? To find out, read this week’s Views from the Floor. ow.ly/mKCp50UsoBC

On the twelfth day of Chartmas Nick Wilcox said to me… While US equities appear to be fully valued, European equities present potential opportunities for investors.

What could 2025 hold for credit investors? In the face of new regimes in politics and in markets, as well as the expectation of ‘higher for longer’ interest rates, our credit teams from across Man Group outline their expectations for the year ahead. ow.ly/60la50Uo7al

On the ninth day of Chartmas, Rupert Goodall said to me... Trend-following investors may consider reining in the impact of a volatile VIX by adding long-short quality strategies, which have historically benefitted portfolios during sudden volatility spikes.

On the seventh day of Chartmas, Ziang Fang, CFA said to me... When it comes to investing in emerging markets companies, it’s no longer enough to get country calls right.

On the fifth day of Chartmas, Nina Gnedin and Ori Ben-Akiva said to me... Traditional equity quant factors have a place in portfolios, but right now, the only way is up for Man Numeric's alternative data models.

Does size matter in the direct lending market? We think so. Explore the growing divide between the upper middle market and the core middle market and the implications for investors. ow.ly/BQpx50UkCYn

On the third day of Chartmas, Graham Robertson & Yash Panjabi said to me... Global bonds have collectively ditched long-term traditions over the last decade, delivering a risk-adjusted return of close to zero.

Seeing bright spots in the UK economy? This week's Views from the Floor argues that despite the current gloom, record share buybacks and rising household savings reveal resilience. ow.ly/7Gpp50UjIPe

On the second day of Chart-mas, Chris Parker said to me... DC investors seeking true portfolio diversification shouldn’t just rely on private-market assets, although there’s a definite place for them in portfolios.

It's cool to be different, but why's alternative data so hot right now? Today, we're seeing an explosion of datasets that are completely outside the realm of traditional financial data. Read more. ow.ly/cPWj50TVFYB

The S&P has surged on news that Donald Trump, America’s 45th president, will now become its 47th. What happens next? Read our thoughts here: ow.ly/ewBy50U1wyJ

While all eyes are on the US, Japan also faces another leadership change. Unlike the US, history shows market impact tends to be limited. Read more in our latest Views from the Floor. ow.ly/k69550U0eF9

Nina Gnedin and Ori Ben-Akiva of Man Numeric highlight how cutting-edge algorithms are transforming quant investing. Learn about the blend of traditional and new strategies for uncorrelated alpha: ow.ly/817p50U08r3

We're excited to welcome you to our London Hackathon 2024 this Saturday! Join us for a fun filled day of coding as we work in teams to improve the open-source software ecosystem. We can't wait to see you there! #LondonHackathon2024 #OpenSource #TechForGood

Bond markets in 2024: Dancing to central banks' tune? Our analysis explores why this year has been challenging for for trend-following strategies faced with constantly shifting interest rate expectations. Read more in our latest Views from the Floor. ow.ly/nycs50U04IL