Aqr Ltd

AQR Capital Management is a quantitative asset management firm founded in 1998 by Cliff Asness. Headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, with offices in London and Tokyo, AQR manages assets through systematic, data-driven investment strategies across global equity, fixed income, alternatives, and multi-asset portfolios. The firm serves institutional clients including pensions, endowments, and large asset owners. AQR is recognized for its research-led approach blending academic finance with portfolio implementation, factor-based systematic investing, and disciplined risk management. The company employs several hundred investment professionals and researchers focused on empirical evidence and quantitative analysis.

Culture

AQR operates with a strong research-driven culture rooted in academic rigor and quantitative methods. The firm emphasizes evidence-based decision making where investment theses are tested against empirical data, attracting talent with advanced degrees in physics, mathematics, and finance. Teams collaborate across strategies while maintaining independence in research, and the company values both intellectual challenge and accountability to institutional investors. Leadership prioritizes disciplined risk management and long-term client relationships over short-term market trends.

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