Curiosity is what drives research. When we research, we question, explore and discover knowledge that makes us gain precious insights. This is why, scientists, investors and executives put so much emphasis on it: because research is fundamental for informed decision-making. Most importantly, we don’t want to get stuck with wrong decisions because we use shortcuts, unrealistic assumptions or gut-feelings when we face complexity. We want to see the whole picture, weigh tradeoffs and apply the scientific method constantly.

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In this paper, we outline our framework to make this process scalable and to instantly make sense of massive amounts of data. As a recon drone mapping the surface of uncharted territory, our approach helps us shed new light on complexity, guide our decisions and develop investment insights. What does the right call look like?

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When Failure is Not an Option

Those who have been in the markets during the last couple of decades know the story of Long-Term Capital Management (LTCM).

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Founded in 1994 by John Meriwether – a famed Salomon Brothers bond trader – and run by a pool of finance veterans, professors, PhDs and two Nobel Prize winners, it has been one of the biggest Wall Street hedge funds with almost $126 billion in assets under management.