Objectives
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The Chicago Quantitative Alliance provides quantitative investment professionals a forum to interchange ideas and share experiences. Our goal is to stimulate conversation and discussion on a wide range of quantitative investing topics. Additional information on the CQA is available by contacting: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or calling 847-707-5223 Objectives of the CQA: The first CQA meeting was held on November 4, 1993. At that time we summarized our goals in the statement listed below. Individual Membership - Different from other groups where membership is by firm. - Membership is transportable. - Ensures continuity at meetings, with the same people attending. - Members are those in firms doing the work, not figureheads. Active Participation - Keeping everyone involved is the key to success. - E-mail list helps with year round communication. - We expect a lot of give and take between members. Selective Membership - People involved have similar interest. - Different levels of expertise, but common goals. - Members must have value-added to group Diversity of Membership - This is a truly national group. - Different perspectives from members that work at different types of firms. - Balance between money managers and sponsors. No Sales Pitches - Absolutely no marketing from speakers or members. - Avoid at all costs a reputation of a group where sponsors are afraid to come and be besieged by people trying to sell something. Zero Based Budgeting - Whatever we take in we’ll spend, no grand plan to offer scholarships or build a large treasury. - This is strictly a non-profit organization. - Strive to make this the best value possible for members. - Conference fee you pay is good for April and September conferences – no additional costs. Premier Conference - Develop a reputation for our conference as a "must attend" event. Members should really feel like they’ve missed something if the don’t attend. - There are three key parts to the conference in addition to the regular speakers: Academic Competition, Panel Discussion, and Keynote Speaker. - Since everyone is involved somehow in the planning of the conference they have an "ownership interest"; no complaints, if you don’t like how something is being done, get involved and change it. Practitioner Oriented - Achieve a mix of practical and academic. - Committees have a vested interest in how "their" speakers perform. - Make the conference whatever we want it to be, there are no preconceived ideas about what has to happen. Consumer Group - We are a powerful users group, let’s use that to our advantage. - Explore the issue of "sponsorship" without selling out. - Use the group to do product reviews or share information on the latest technology. Invite Controversy, New Ideas - Present controversial speakers. - Foster a reputation of being open to new ideas, willing to let alternative views have their say. Have Fun, Make Friends
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