Idea Generation (screening, Back-Testing)
- Equity screen overview: EQS
Defining an investment universe
Selecting & customizing metrics or criteria of selection
Interpreting the results - Back-testing overview: EQBT
Understanding the logic of the back-test
The importance of multi-period back-tests
Setting up the back-test parameters
Interpreting the results
Continuing professional development approved virtual event
Speakers
Mohamed Abo Daff
Equity Market Specialist for MEA
Bloomberg L.P.
Mohamed joined Bloomberg in 2018 as an Equity Market Specialist with focus on the Middle East & Africa regions. Prior to joining Bloomberg, Mohamed spent 7 years in the market in sell-side equity research covering real-state, gold miners, and special situations (focus on renewable energy, technology, and online gaming). His sell-side experience spanned global and regional investment banks and broker/dealers such as Macquarie Capital Markets (Canada), Mackie Research (Canada), and QNB Financial Services (Qatar). Prior to his sell-side shift, Mohamed entered the capital markets world as an investment analyst at Manulife Asset Management (Canada). He is a holder of a Master of Finance (MFin) degree from the University of Toronto, Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Saint Mary's University, and Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the American University in Dubai.