Chao Xia

Deputy Director of Research, Systematic, Man Group

Chao Xia is the Deputy Director of Research within Systematic at Man Group (Man Numeric) and serves on the Systematic Micro Investment Committee. Her research efforts focus on machine learning & artificial intelligence, fast signal, alternative data, event strategies, and macro timing. Chao is also a co-portfolio manager and manages a team of researchers. 

Prior to joining Man Numeric in 2017, Chao interned at JP Morgan as a research associate.

Chao received a bachelor’s degree in statistics from University of Science and Technology of China and a doctorate degree in applied mathematics from Brown University. Her thesis focused on applying Kalman Filters in traffic flow forecasts. Chao is a CFA and FRM charterholder.

Man Insights content contributed by Chao

Regimes, Systematic Models and the Power of Prediction

Academic Research read 12 min
March 24, 2025

Regimes, Systematic Models and the Power of Prediction

Discovering we’re in an economic regime after the fact risks missing vital information for adapting investment processes. How can we employ systematic methods to identify economic regimes and use them to predict returns?

Under the MacroScope: Capitalising on Recurring Patterns in the Macro Economy

Systematic read 10 min

Under the MacroScope: Capitalising on Recurring Patterns in the Macro Economy

How can investors best make use of macro information when it comes to selecting stocks?

Black Box + Glass Box: Using Creative Systematic Risk Modelling to Navigate an Uncertain Macro Environment

Systematic read 7 min

Black Box + Glass Box: Using Creative Systematic Risk Modelling to Navigate an Uncertain Macro Environment

Can a creative risk modeling via a systematic approach (the black box) with human engagement (the glass box) be successful in navigating today’s complex macro environment?
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