Portfolio teams use AI to mine conventional and alternative market data

FINRA documents pattern discovery and price-movement analysis using sources that can include social and satellite data.

Source: Financial Industry Regulatory AuthoritySource date: Jun 10, 20206 min

Key factFINRA identifies portfolio management as an active AI application in the securities industry.

What happened

Firms reported using AI to identify patterns and estimate potential price movements.

The data mix can extend beyond conventional financial feeds.

Alternative data can broaden insight and also create provenance, bias, and privacy risks.

Investor-facing systems require supervision, suitability, and conflict controls.

FINRA's review is based on engagement with broker-dealers and market participants.

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