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The rapid uptake of alternative data research by both fundamental and quantitative institutional investors is shifting the investment landscape and creating innovative sources of alpha generation.
Asset managers use information derived from alternative data companies that specialize in analysing satellite imagery to assist in their estimation of revenues of companies in different sectors, including retail, oil and gas and construction.
This article outlines the big data concept and questions its practical implications for investment managers. We set the parameters for assessing asset management systems and technology to prepare and prosper as big data takes hold.
In October 2014, Gene Ekster delivered a talk to the NY Open Statistical Programming Group explaining how unstructured and alternative data could be used to generate returns.
This White Paper documents the major innovation in Capital Markets Technology, Focusing on Open Source Communication Networks, Unstructured Data Analytics and Intelligent Search.
In this paper, the authors show how to use search engine data to forecast near-term values of economic indicators. Examples include automobile sales, unemployment claims, travel destination planning and consumer confidence.
