Marshall Wace
Marshall Wace is a leading provider of alternative investment solutions and one of Europe’s foremost hedge fund managers, specializing in global long/short equity strategies. The firm combines sophisticated quantitative techniques and proprietary models to analyze large volumes of data and uncover investment opportunities. It is particularly renowned for its innovative TOPS (Trade Optimized Portfolio System), which integrates insights from over 1,000 external contributors, including major banks and hedge funds, and incorporates alternative data such as satellite imagery and social media sentiment. Marshall Wace maintains a global presence, with offices in London, New York, Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi, Shanghai, and Singapore, allowing it to serve a diverse client base and access investment opportunities worldwide.
ABOUT MARSHALL WACE
Marshall Wace is a leading global hedge fund management firm, founded in 1997 by Paul Marshall and Ian Wace.
The firm manages a diverse portfolio of strategies, including long/short equity and systematic trading, while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainable investing practices.
With over 350 employees, Marshall Wace is headquartered in London, with additional offices in New York, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Abu Dhabi, and other major financial hubs.
TOPS: TRADE OPTIMIZED PORTFOLIO SYSTEM
Launched in 2002, TOPS is Marshall Wace’s proprietary “alpha capture” system.
It aggregates and analyzes trade ideas from over 1,000 external contributors, including sell-side analysts and hedge funds, to identify high-conviction investment opportunities.
Using advanced behavioral pattern recognition and dynamic risk management, TOPS enables the firm to identify and capitalize on market inefficiencies, contributing significantly to its strong performance across various market conditions.
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
Long/Short Equity
Combines traditional fundamental analysis with systematic strategies to identify and exploit mispricings in global equity markets.
Quantitative & Systematic Strategies
Developed by the firm’s quantitative research teams, these models support systematic trading and electronic execution, aiming to maximize returns while managing risk efficiently.
Fundamental Investments
The firm maintains dedicated Fundamental Investment teams across regions and sectors, focusing on in-depth research to uncover high-quality opportunities.