AQR Capital Management
AQR Capital Management is a global investment management firm operating at the intersection of economics, behavioral finance, data and technology. AQR utilizes sophisticated mathematical models and data analysis to guide its investment strategies. AQR aims to generate alpha—excess returns above a benchmark—through systematic strategies. The firm is notable for employing academic research to practical investing, incorporating insights from academic studies into its investment processes.
Associated People
Cliff Asness
1998 - present
David Kabiller
1998 - present
John Liew
1998 - present
Aaron Brown
2007 - 2017
ABOUT AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
AQR was founded in 1998 by Clifford Asness, David Kabiller, John Liew, and Robert Krail.
AQR’s clients represent some of the largest and most sophisticated investors across the globe.
The firm applies a systematic approach to their strategies, catering to the widespread investment needs of their clients.
The firm is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, with other locations in Bangalore, Dubai, Hong Kong, London, Munich and Sydney.
AQR STRATEGIES
Equities.
AQR applies a systematic approach across their strategies, catering to the widespread investment needs of their clients.
Alternatives.
AQR offers both absolute return strategies, which target zero exposure to traditional markets, either at all times, or on average; and total return strategies, which additionally seek to capture premia from traditional markets.
ESG.
AQR provides investors a variety of options to achieve their ESG objectives. The firm is committed to helping clients achieve their ESG goals.
Tax-Aware.
AQR’s tax-aware approach is informed by decades of research and experience managing traditional and alternative investment strategies.
AQR strategies are available in a variety of investment vehicles, from offshore limited partnerships to mutual funds and UCITS funds.