Equity portfolio managers using ModelStation will have the option of choosing the Barra Optimizer for their portfolio construction and hedging process. The integration of the Barra Optimizer’s optimization techniques and accurate results will help ModelStation users develop and execute investment strategies, said MSCI Barra.
Roveen Bhansali, managing director and head of the analytics business at MSCI Barra, said: “We are delighted that ClariFI has chosen to integrate the Barra Optimizer into ModelStation. This means that investors can access Barra’s industry-leading portfolio analytics in a way that fits their processes and systems, be it through analytics software, integration with their internal systems, or via a third-party platform such as ClariFI.”
Gioel Molinari, founder and managing director at ClariFI, said: “Adding support for the Barra Optimizer will allow existing and new clients to benefit from a portfolio of construction tools along with ModelStation’s comprehensive data integration, alpha research and production capabilities.”
