In modern financial markets, hedge funds play a vital role in delivering superior riskadjusted
returns through complex strategies. A central question persists: should hedge
funds adopt data-driven algorithmic models (quantitative strategies) or rely on human
judgment and discretionary decision-making (qualitative strategies)? This paper
systematically analyzes the efficiency of both approaches—examining historical case studies
including the GameStop short squeeze (2021), LTCM collapse (1998), the Medallion Fund's
record, and Bill Ackman's 2020 COVID hedge—alongside new case analyses of Bridgewater's
All-Weather Portfolio, Citadel Wellington, and Two Sigma's AI-driven strategies. Through
quantitative performance analysis spanning 2014–2024, risk evaluation, and behavioral
finance assessment, we conclude that hybrid models integrating both methodologies
consistently deliver superior risk-adjusted returns and structural resilience.
Chapters in this book
- 1. A STUDY OF WORK SCHEDULES ON WORK-LIFE BALANCE AMONG HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
- 2. A STUDY OF INTERVENTION OF AI IN BUSINESS AND SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION
- 3. ROLE OF DIGITAL WALLETS IN FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT: INSIGHTS FROM MIDDLE-AGED DELHI- NCR RESIDENTS
- 4. A STUDY OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF SELECT INDIAN COMPANIES
- 5. INTEGRATION, CHALLENGES, AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS OF SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES IN FINANCE AND MARKETING
- 6. ROLE OF PERCEIVED RISK ON ADOPTION OF MOBILE WALLET: FACTORS INFLUENCING CONSUMER TRUST AND USAGE
- 7. GROWTH AND DETERMINANTS OF E-COMMERCE IN INDIA: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY
- 8. DECODING THE FUTURE OF HEDGE FUNDS: QUANTITATIVE MODELS VS. CONVENTIONAL APPROACH
- 9. THE USE OF DIGITAL PAYMENTS MEDIA AND ITS IMPACT ON CONSUMER BEHAVIOR
- 10. A STUDY OF ACADEMIC PRESSURE AND COPING STRATEGIES AMONG MARGINALIZED STUDENTS
- 11. AWARENESS TOWARDS PRADHAN MANTRI BHARTIYA JANAUSHADHI PARIYOJANA AMONG URBAN YOUTH
- 12. EXPLORING THE HEALTH IMPLICATIONS OF OVER-THE-COUNTER (OTC) MEDICATION
- 13. GIG ECONOMY IN INDIA: A SYSTEMATIC EXPLORATION OF WORKER EXPERIENCE, INEQUALITIES AND SOCIAL PROTECTION FRAMEWORKS
- 14. IMPLICATION OF DIRECT AND INDIRECT TAX IN INDIA
- 15. SUSTAINABLE ADOPTION OF AI IN HRM
- 16. CONSUMER TRUST AND PERCEIVED SECURITY IN ONLINE SHOPPING PLATFORMS
- 17. ANALYZING THE IMPACT OF HERD MENTALITY ON INVESTMENT PATTERN IN INDIA: A BEHAVIOURAL FINANCE PERSPECTIVE
- 18. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) IN THE TATA GROUP
- 19. THE USE OF DIGITAL PAYMENTS MEDIA AND ITS IMPACT ON CONSUMER BEHAVIOR IN GROCERIES
- 20. DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Abstract
Keywords
Hedge Funds Quantitative Strategies Qualitative Analysis Hybrid Models Risk- Adjusted Returns Alpha Generation Behavioral Finance
Chapter information
| Chapter title | DECODING THE FUTURE OF HEDGE FUNDS: QUANTITATIVE MODELS VS. CONVENTIONAL APPROACH |
|---|---|
| Author(s) | Rahil Abbas*, Saman Khan*, Rakesh Sharma* | *Sharda School of Business Studies Sharda University Greater Noida |
| Book title | Sustainable Value Creation: Integrating Marketing and Finance for SDG Achievement |
| Book Doi | https://doi.org/10.67103/IRG.SVC.2026.9788168516441 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.67103/IRG.SVC.2026.9788168516441.8 |
| Publication date | July 10, 2026 |
| Access | Restricted access |
| Copyright | © 2026 IRG Press. All Rights Reserved |
How to cite
Rahil Abbas*, Saman Khan*, Rakesh Sharma* | *Sharda School of Business Studies Sharda University Greater Noida. 2026. DECODING THE FUTURE OF HEDGE FUNDS: QUANTITATIVE MODELS VS. CONVENTIONAL APPROACH. In: Sustainable Value Creation: Integrating Marketing and Finance for SDG Achievement. Book Doi https://doi.org/10.67103/IRG.SVC.2026.9788168516441. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.67103/IRG.SVC.2026.9788168516441.8