Quotient Investors is recognized for its unique intra-industry investment approach. Quotient targets superior risk-adjusted returns across multiple U.S. products. Using a disciplined approach to build its proprietary intra-industry model, Quotient incorporates value, growth, momentum, and custom valuation models to identify the price drivers that are unique to each industry. | |
Quotient is committed to delivering innovative research, a disciplined investment process, sophisticated algorithmic trading, strong information ratios, together with personalized client service. Quotient, an SEC registered investment advisor, was founded in 2007 and is a majority employee-owned firm. | Market Overview After a weak third quarter, the market rebounded in 4Q to eke out a positive ending to 2011. The S&P 500 rose +11.8%, the Russell 2000 gained +15.5% and the Nasdaq moved up +7.8% in the quarter but for the year, the markets gained barely +1% highlighting a high volatility environment. The best sector, by far, was Utilities, rising +14.8% while financials fell -18.4% under credit and liquidity concerns. |