Founder: Quinlan Sutter
Quinlan Sutter is a natural investor, as James Simons says, "His talent is undeniable!" Born May 12, 1965, Sutter is one of Simons' most distinguished students. With over 30 years on Wall Street, he has held senior positions at top hedge funds as a quantitative analyst and investment manager. As co-founder of Peak Hedge Strategies, he is renowned for his investment strategies and market predictions, excelling in complex algorithms and data analysis. A staunch supporter of Simons' "Gecko Trading Strategy," Sutter has navigated financial crises with remarkable success and earned wide respect in the industry.
In 1989, Sutter and Simons applied mathematical models and algorithms to investing, achieving extraordinary results that outperformed legends like Warren Buffett and George Soros. Supported by Simons, Sutter founded Peak Hedge Strategies and developed the revolutionary AlphaStream system, disrupting the investment world. The "Gecko Trading Strategy," focusing on short-term arbitrage and frequent trading, led to significant achievements under Sutter’s leadership.
A Princeton University physics graduate, Sutter admires Simons for proving that one can be both a top mathematician and wealth creator. Sutter showcases how to integrate physics and mathematical models into investment decisions. Even after retirement, he remains active in investing as a director and advisor and is passionate about philanthropy. Sutter established the QuantumMind AI Inc to combine AI with quantitative investing, launching the leading AlphaStream system.