Core Viewpoint - The quantitative private equity industry in China has shown impressive performance this year, with the number of billion-yuan quantitative private equity firms surpassing subjective ones for the first time, indicating a return to regulated development [2] Group 1: Industry Trends - The quantitative industry is actively applying AI, which in turn promotes the development of this technology [2] - The founder and CEO of Quantitative Investment, Sun Lin, expresses confidence in the future of China's quantitative industry, believing it will play a significant role internationally due to its talent pool [3][10] - The industry is witnessing a scarcity of managers with a stable label, and those who achieve it are committed to maintaining it [5][16] Group 2: Investment Strategies - Quantitative investment focuses more on methodology, while subjective investment relies heavily on data [8][22] - The company emphasizes the importance of maintaining a stable investment approach, aiming for high Sharpe ratios and low drawdowns [15] - The firm prioritizes pure alpha over Smart Beta strategies, reflecting a long-term vision and a commitment to robust risk management [17][18] Group 3: Growth and Challenges - The company has faced significant challenges during its early years, including cash flow issues, but has recently entered a phase of rapid growth [12][13] - Balancing growth in scale and performance is crucial, with the firm aiming for steady growth while continuously developing new models and methodologies [18] - The firm has adopted a cautious approach to scaling, implementing soft closures on certain products when necessary [19][20] Group 4: International Expansion - The company has begun expanding into international markets, having obtained licenses to operate in Hong Kong and launched its first overseas fund [28] - Challenges in international fundraising include finding the right overseas investors and competing with top global quantitative firms [29] - The firm believes that China's quantitative private equity will have a competitive edge internationally due to its rich talent pool [30]