A quantitative approach to the markets – Focal Point Management (QQQQ, SH)

Focal Point Management is a California-based investment advisor founded by Amin Khakiani. A graduate of the University of Michigan, Khakiani brings a quantitative background in engineering and mathematics, as well as eleven years’ experience in corporate finance to the management of two of Covestor’s quantitative models, Quantitative Broad Index and Quantitative Hedging.

The Quantitative Broad Index takes

an adaptive, quantitatively based, tactically driven approach to invest in broad-based market indices, with the goal of participating in up markets and minimizing risk during down swings

Current top positions include a leveraged position in Powershares QQQ (QQQQ). You can view last month’s Risk and Performance profiles for this model and learn more here.

The Quantitative Hedging takes

an adaptive, rotational approach to investing in different market indices and sectors.

Current top positions include ProShares Short S&P500 (SH). You can view last month’s Risk and Performance profiles for this model and learn more here.