Quants learn to read (Finally) by Harindra de Silva

Building on the relationship between AJO Vista and Emerald, we continue to expand a shared commitment to thoughtful, research-driven investing.

For decades, quantitative investing has focused on structured data, leaving a critical source of insight—financial language—largely untapped. Today, advances in artificial intelligence are changing that. The ability to systematically interpret narrative is emerging as a new edge, transforming text into actionable investment insight.

Harindra de Silva, Director of Research and Portfolio Manager at AJO Vista, plays a key role in advancing this approach—helping to bridge traditional quantitative methods with next-generation AI-driven analysis.

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