{
  "id": 211550,
  "title": "Quantedge bucks hedge fund hiring trends as systematic strategy delivers standout 2026 returns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/quantedge-bucks-hedge-fund-hiring-trends-as-systematic-strategy",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-06T08:17:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hedgeweek",
    "slug": "hedgeweek",
    "url": "https://www.hedgeweek.com/quantedge-bucks-hedge-fund-hiring-trends-as-systematic-strategy-delivers-standout-2026-returns/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Singapore-based systematic hedge fund Quantedge is making waves in 2026 with its standout performance and unique talent strategy, according to a report by eFinancial Careers. The $6bn firm has delivered a remarkable 34.6% return year to date, outperforming major multi-strategy hedge funds such as Millennium Management, Point72, and Citadel. Rather than competing for experienced portfolio managers, Quantedge has opted to recruit almost exclusively from universities and graduate programs. CEO Suhaimi Zainul-Abidin emphasized the firm's unconventional approach, stating that they prefer to cultivate internal talent through graduate recruitment and internship programs. This strategy diverges from the norm, where large multi-manager hedge funds often bring in seasoned professionals from competitors and tightly control performance within strict risk limits. Zainul-Abidin emphasized that Quantedge views hiring as a long-term investment, aiming to foster careers spanning decades rather than focusing on short-term gains. Employees are eventually granted investment opportunities within Quantedge's funds, allowing them to directly benefit from the firm's long-term performance while adhering to restrictions designed to promote sustained capital growth. Founded over two decades ago, Quantedge has consistently generated average annual returns of nearly 20% since inception. The firm's investment approach is characterized by broad diversification, trading across roughly 300 global markets and 50 commodity markets. Zainul-Abidin highlighted that this diversification minimizes portfolio-specific risk and enables greater risk allocation to individual trading strategies without significantly boosting overall volatility. The firm's non-traditional hiring philosophy extends beyond quantitative disciplines, as they seek candidates from diverse academic backgrounds, provided they demonstrate strong analytical and systematic thinking skills. Zainul-Abidin himself hails from a legal background, underscoring the firm's commitment to a wide range of expertise.",
  "summary": "Singapore-based systematic hedge fund Quantedge is emerging as one of the industry's strongest performers in 2026, combining market-leading returns with an unconventional talent strategy that focuses on recruiting graduates rather than experienced portfolio managers, according to a report by eFinancial Careers.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}