QIS: Quantitative Investment Strategies
We bring responsible and transparent investment opportunities to everyone through investable indices
Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) is an alternative way of investing that builds rules-based Investment Solutions encapsulated in proprietary indices.
Combining the best of Active and Passive investment, it allows investors to harvest alpha in a cost-efficient, diversified and transparent manner.
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