Financial researchers are reportedly developing AI systems to separate fundamental investment skill from momentum trading in portfolio management. The technology could potentially help asset owners identify managers who consistently add value versus those riding market trends, sources indicate. This comes amid concerns about correlated trading positions and market instability from advanced AI strategies.
AI’s Potential in Fund Manager Assessment
As artificial intelligence investment by US tech companies reaches $400 billion annually, financial researchers are exploring whether the technology could help solve a longstanding problem in investment management: distinguishing genuine skill from market momentum, according to recent reports.