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Chinese retail traders embrace DeepSeek in a nod to quants


Published on 2025-03-11 05:41:10 - Reuters
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  • U.S. fund giants including BlackRock, Renaissance Technologies and Two Sigma have already been using AI in investing for some time. Analysts say small asset managers and even retail investors in China stand to benefit from the emergence of DeepSeek's open-sourced model.

The article from MSN discusses the growing trend among Chinese retail investors who are increasingly turning to quantitative trading strategies, particularly through the use of AI-driven tools like DeepSeek. This shift is part of a broader movement where retail traders are adopting sophisticated investment techniques traditionally used by professional "quants" or quantitative analysts. DeepSeek, an AI model developed by a Chinese tech company, has become popular for its ability to analyze vast amounts of data to make trading decisions, offering retail investors tools that were once exclusive to hedge funds and large financial institutions. This trend reflects a democratization of financial technology in China, where retail investors are seeking to enhance their trading performance amidst volatile markets by leveraging AI to gain an edge.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-ca/money/topstories/chinese-retail-traders-embrace-deepseek-in-a-nod-to-quants/ar-AA1AFomm ]