noun
- plural of quant; quantitative analysts who use mathematical and statistical methods in finance
Usage: finance; informal
Examples
- The investment firm hired several quants to develop trading algorithms.
- Quants use complex mathematical models to predict market movements.
- Many quants have backgrounds in physics, mathematics, or engineering.
- The hedge fund’s quants worked around the clock during the market volatility.
- Wall Street quants are known for their analytical skills and high salaries.
- The bank’s quants developed a new risk assessment model.