Core Viewpoint - The year 2023 is identified as a significant year for quantitative strategies, with many private equity funds reporting returns exceeding 40% due to favorable market conditions and the effective use of alternative data and artificial intelligence [1][2][3]. Group 1: Performance of Quantitative Private Equity - As of August 8, 2023, several quantitative stock selection strategies have reported returns over 40%, with five key private equity products exceeding 50% [2][5]. - The "air index increase" strategy has shown remarkable performance, allowing for flexible stock selection across the entire market without being tied to specific indices [2][3]. - The average return for 36 billion-level quantitative private equity firms has reached 18.92%, with all firms achieving positive returns [5][6]. Group 2: Market Environment and Strategy Adaptation - The active A-share market and high volatility have provided numerous trading opportunities for quantitative strategies, enhancing their ability to capture alpha returns [3][6]. - The integration of alternative data, continuous signal mining, and advancements in artificial intelligence have significantly improved the efficiency of quantitative models [3][4]. - The current market environment, characterized by increased liquidity and a favorable policy backdrop, has further supported the performance of quantitative strategies [6][7]. Group 3: Comparison with Traditional Strategies - Quantitative private equity has outperformed traditional subjective private equity this year, with 32 out of 42 billion-level private equity firms achieving returns over 10% being quantitative [4][5]. - The flexibility of quantitative strategies allows for dynamic adjustments in stock selection, enabling them to effectively navigate market fluctuations and capture structural opportunities [4][6].