The Alpha Engineer - Investing with a Quantitative Edge
About Peter Cosyn
About The Alpha Engineer
From Value Investor to Quant Engineer: Finding Alpha Where Others Don't Look
Hello, I'm Peter, the founder of The Alpha Engineer. For over 20 years, I've been applying my analytical engineering mindset to the world of investing. As a former tech entrepreneur who built a pioneering firm in drone technology, I've now turned my problem-solving skills to a different challenge: how can individual investors consistently outperform the market using a quantitative approach?
The Problem: Limited Options for DIY Investors
If you're managing your family funds or personal portfolio, you're facing a challenging environment:
Passive index investing worked well for American indices in recent decades, but as Japan in the 90s and Europe in the 2010s demonstrated, lost decades are not uncommon. The current macro environment suggests the past may not resemble the future.
Active fund managers rarely beat their benchmarks consistently, as most end up tracking indices to avoid career risk.