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Markets have evolved. Investing should too.

A disciplined investment approach that continuously adapts to changing market conditions without Emotional Bias ; combining Data, Technology, and Research to identify opportunities with consistency and precision.

Consistency is no longer a behavioural choice, it is a design choice. Quantitative investing reflects that shift

What makes Quant Investing different?

Quant investing follows a predefined, evidence-based framework rather than relying on individual judgement.

  • Validated data
  • Defined investment rules
  • Consistent decision-making

How does Quant identify opportunities?

How does Quant manage risk?

Why Quantitative Investing is Important?

Data Validation & Processing

Parallel Backtesting

Diversification

Risk Management

Alpha Generation

Adaptability

Repeatability

Investing Styles Compared

Quantitative Investing

Traditional Investing

Rigorously backtested with out-of-sample and walk-forward validation
Validated through human research and historical experience
Data-driven, rules-based, free from human bias
Research- and judgement-led, with decisions shaped by manager experience and conviction
Can evaluate thousands of securities simultaneously
Focused coverage - prioritises depth of research due to limited human capacity
Quantified and monitored (e.g., factor exposures, VaR, beta)
Risk is assessed through judgment and business understanding
Systematic exploitation of anomalies (e.g., momentum, quality, low volatility)
Relies on manager insight and discretionary judgement
Models adapt using regime shifts, machine learning, or dynamic parameters
Based on Micro and Macro Research and Managers discretion
Can be precisely repeated and scaled
Outcome varies by individual manager and his decision-making framework

Both quantitative and traditional investing offer different strengths that can complement each other.

Quantitative investing brings discipline, scalability and data-backed decision-making that reduces emotional bias across market cycles.

Quantitative strategies are designed to identify patterns, adapt to shifting conditions and execute systematically - with no human override.

The Adoption Gap in Quantitative Investing*

United States

35%

~~35%

India

1.5%

~~70%

TOTAL AUM
QUANT AUM
Metric United States India
Total AUM $37.2 Trillion $1 Trillion
Quant AUM% 35% Under 1.5%
AUM Managed by Quant Strategies $13 Trillion $0.01 Trillion
The total assets managed by quant strategies in the US alone is approximately 14 times the size of the entire Indian equity market. That gap is closing. The investors who move before it does capture the most significant returns from that structural shift.

Source: ici.org

A Multi -Factor Momentum Strategy with a Time - Tested Approach

Indices Avg 3Y Avg 5Y Avg 7Y Avg 10Y CY11 CY12 CY13 CY14 CY15 CY16 CY17 CY18 CY19 CY20 CY21 CY22 CY23 CY24 CY25 CY26 YTD
Dolat Quantum Leap 31.33% 37.64% 37.54% 31.97% -5.40% 42.80% 7.70% 80.90% 20.00% -5.90% 85.30% -22.50% 3.60% 71.00% 97.50% -3.30% 45.80% 42.10% 6.10% 10.40%
NIFTY 500 - TRI 16.97% 17.35% 16.23% 15.43% -26.40% 33.48% 4.82% 39.30% 0.22% 5.12% 37.65% -2.14% 8.97% 17.89% 31.60% 4.25% 26.91% 16.24% 7.76% -6.81%
Nifty Midcap 150 - TRI 25.02% 25.43% 21.90% 20.30% -31.01% 46.69% -1.28% 62.67% 9.70% 6.53% 55.73% -12.62% 0.62% 25.56% 48.16% 3.91% 44.61% 24.46% 5.98% -1.33%
Nifty Smallcap 250 - TRI 23.61% 26.31% 21.53% 18.44% -35.07% 40.39% -6.44% 71.66% 11.27% 1.39% 58.47% -26.15% -7.26% 26.46% 63.34% -2.64% 49.09% 27.21% -5.48% 7.19%
Indices Avg 3Y Avg 5Y Avg 7Y Avg 10Y CY11 CY12 CY13 CY14 CY15 CY16 CY17 CY18 CY19 CY20 CY21 CY22 CY23 CY24 CY25 CY26 YTD
Dolat Quantum Leap 31.33% 37.64% 37.54% 31.97% -5.40% 42.80% 7.70% 80.90% 20.00% -5.90% 85.30% -22.50% 3.60% 71.00% 97.50% -3.30% 45.80% 42.10% 6.10% 10.40%
NIFTY 500 - TRI 16.97% 17.35% 16.23% 15.43% -26.40% 33.48% 4.82% 39.30% 0.22% 5.12% 37.65% -2.14% 8.97% 17.89% 31.60% 4.25% 26.91% 16.24% 7.76% -6.81%
Nifty Midcap 150 - TRI 25.02% 25.43% 21.90% 20.30% -31.01% 46.69% -1.28% 62.67% 9.70% 6.53% 55.73% -12.62% 0.62% 25.56% 48.16% 3.91% 44.61% 24.46% 5.98% -1.33%
Nifty Smallcap 250 - TRI 23.61% 26.31% 21.53% 18.44% -35.07% 40.39% -6.44% 71.66% 11.27% 1.39% 58.47% -26.15% -7.26% 26.46% 63.34% -2.64% 49.09% 27.21% -5.48% 7.19%
As on 30th September, 2026
Source - Internal Research, ACE MF
*The numbers shown above are back-tested results from 1st May 2001 to 15th Jan 2026, using "Multi-Factor Quantitative Methodology" and are only for indicative purposes, which can evolve with the continuous improvement of the strategy. These numbers are not verified by SEBI or any Regulatory Authority. Figures are gross of fees and pre-tax.
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