18. Godspeed
As we wrap up this primer on quantitative equity investing, I would like to wish you all the best in your investing endeavors. Quantitative investing is a fantastic method of investing, and many of the techniques discussed in this book can be applied to investments outside of U.S. equities. I hope you find these techniques as useful as I did, and that this book and Equities Lab have helped get you up and running on your quantitative investing agenda.
I leave you with some words of wisdom from an academic and an investor. Both quotes are somewhat applicable to the field of quantitative investing:
“Investing should be more like watching paint dry or watching grass grow. If you want excitement, take $800 and go to Las Vegas.”
—Paul ...
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