Ep. 2: Quant Trader Robbie Yan talks algo investing, governance systems and China startup scene

Robbie Yan is cofounder of a quantitatively driven hedge fund based in China. We talked about the nature of quantitative investing, governmental efficiency in China and associated tradeoffs, argument for protection of privacy, China's startup scene, and more.

Robbie shared with us:

What makes good quant traders

Mistakes that might occur in quant trading

Competitive landscape in quant trading in China

Motivations in starting a quant hedge fund

Advantages of Scandinavian countries

Public infrastructure efficiency in China

Safety in China amid mass surveillance

Argument for protecting privacy

Tradeoffs of bias vs variance in political systems

Convenience of payment tech in China

Power of consumer super-apps in China

Successful startups in China