GITNUXREPORT 2025

Quantitative Analysis Statistics

Quantitative trading market grows rapidly, driving 75% of U.S. stock trades.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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The global quantitative trading market size is projected to reach $12.1 billion by 2026

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Quantitative hedge funds under management grew from $330 billion in 2010 to over $2 trillion in 2022

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The use of machine learning in quantitative finance increased by 58% between 2019 and 2022

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In 2023, quantitative analysts represent approximately 40% of quantitative finance professionals globally

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Algorithmic trading accounts for about 85% of equity trading volume in the US

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The use of high-frequency trading (HFT) firms increased by 25% between 2018 and 2022

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The utilization of alternative data sources in quantitative analysis increased by over 80% between 2018 and 2022

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The number of patents related to algorithmic trading increased by 170% from 2010 to 2020

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In 2022, the average size of a quantitative trading fund was approximately $400 million in assets under management

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The annual growth rate of the quantitative finance sector averaged 12% from 2015 to 2022

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The global AI market in financial services, which heavily involves quantitative analysis, is expected to reach $22 billion by 2024

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Over 70% of financial firms plan to increase their investment in quantitative analytics over the next five years

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The use of deep learning techniques in financial modeling increased by 95% between 2019 and 2023

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In 2021, quant funds accounted for roughly 22% of all hedge fund assets globally

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The use of natural language processing (NLP) in quantitative finance increased by 120% from 2018 to 2022

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Quantitative funds with a focus on ESG factors saw a 25% increase in inflows in 2022

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The volume of order execution in algorithmic trading systems reached over 25 billion orders per day globally in 2023

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The integration of blockchain data into quantitative finance models increased by 67% from 2019 to 2023

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Over 60% of hedge fund returns in 2022 were driven by quantitative trading strategies

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The average annual return of quantitative hedge funds from 2010 to 2022 was approximately 8%

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Machine learning algorithms can reduce trading costs by up to 15%

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The average risk-adjusted return of quant funds exceeds that of traditional funds by 3%

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Quantitative trading algorithms have achieved up to 1000% returns in specific short-term market events

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Quantitative hedge funds tend to generate alpha approximately 1.5 times higher than traditional funds

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In 2023, machine learning-driven trading algorithms outperformed traditional models by approximately 20%

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In 2022, the average profit margin for quantitative hedge funds was approximately 15%, higher than the industry average of 8%

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The accuracy of predictive models in quantitative trading has improved by approximately 35% with the incorporation of big data analytics

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The average turnover rate for quantitative hedge funds is approximately 150% annually, implying high strategy adaptability

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Machine learning algorithms have reduced the need for human traders in some hedge funds by up to 70%

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Quantitative strategies focused on small-cap stocks have shown a 12% annual alpha on average from 2015 to 2022

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45% of quantitative analysts report that data quality issues are their biggest challenge

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Over 60% of quantitative analysis firms report that data privacy regulations are a significant challenge

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Approximately 75% of stock trading in the U.S. is executed by algorithms

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Quantitative models now account for over 70% of asset management strategies globally

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Around 55% of quantitative trading strategies use neural networks

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Over 50% of quantitative strategies utilize factor-based investing models

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Quantitative analysis reduces human bias and errors by up to 60%

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Quantitative models have been responsible for 30% of market liquidity in the last decade, according to industry reports

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Approximately 80% of quantitative trading strategies employ statistical arbitrage techniques

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The average latency in high-frequency trading algorithms is less than 1 millisecond

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Backtesting accuracy for quantitative models has improved by 45% using more sophisticated simulation techniques

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Key Highlights

The global quantitative trading market size is projected to reach $12.1 billion by 2026
Approximately 75% of stock trading in the U.S. is executed by algorithms
Quantitative hedge funds under management grew from $330 billion in 2010 to over $2 trillion in 2022
The use of machine learning in quantitative finance increased by 58% between 2019 and 2022
In 2023, quantitative analysts represent approximately 40% of quantitative finance professionals globally
Over 60% of hedge fund returns in 2022 were driven by quantitative trading strategies
Algorithmic trading accounts for about 85% of equity trading volume in the US
The average annual return of quantitative hedge funds from 2010 to 2022 was approximately 8%
Machine learning algorithms can reduce trading costs by up to 15%
The use of high-frequency trading (HFT) firms increased by 25% between 2018 and 2022
Quantitative models now account for over 70% of asset management strategies globally
Around 55% of quantitative trading strategies use neural networks
The average risk-adjusted return of quant funds exceeds that of traditional funds by 3%

With the global quantitative trading market projected to hit $12.1 billion by 2026 and algorithms executing approximately 75% of U.S. stock trades, the rapid rise of quantitative analysis is revolutionizing finance through immense growth, innovative technology, and game-changing strategies.

Market Size and Growth Trends

The global quantitative trading market size is projected to reach $12.1 billion by 2026
Quantitative hedge funds under management grew from $330 billion in 2010 to over $2 trillion in 2022
The use of machine learning in quantitative finance increased by 58% between 2019 and 2022
In 2023, quantitative analysts represent approximately 40% of quantitative finance professionals globally
Algorithmic trading accounts for about 85% of equity trading volume in the US
The use of high-frequency trading (HFT) firms increased by 25% between 2018 and 2022
The utilization of alternative data sources in quantitative analysis increased by over 80% between 2018 and 2022
The number of patents related to algorithmic trading increased by 170% from 2010 to 2020
In 2022, the average size of a quantitative trading fund was approximately $400 million in assets under management
The annual growth rate of the quantitative finance sector averaged 12% from 2015 to 2022
The global AI market in financial services, which heavily involves quantitative analysis, is expected to reach $22 billion by 2024
Over 70% of financial firms plan to increase their investment in quantitative analytics over the next five years
The use of deep learning techniques in financial modeling increased by 95% between 2019 and 2023
In 2021, quant funds accounted for roughly 22% of all hedge fund assets globally
The use of natural language processing (NLP) in quantitative finance increased by 120% from 2018 to 2022
Quantitative funds with a focus on ESG factors saw a 25% increase in inflows in 2022
The volume of order execution in algorithmic trading systems reached over 25 billion orders per day globally in 2023
The integration of blockchain data into quantitative finance models increased by 67% from 2019 to 2023

Market Size and Growth Trends Interpretation

As quantitative finance surges towards a projected $12.1 billion market by 2026, with algorithmic trading dominating 85% of US equity volumes and AI-driven strategies skyrocketing—fueling a 170% rise in patents and over 70% of firms expanding investments—it's clear that in the fast-paced world of modern finance, data-driven ingenuity isn't just an edge; it's the financial frontier itself.

Performance and Returns

Over 60% of hedge fund returns in 2022 were driven by quantitative trading strategies
The average annual return of quantitative hedge funds from 2010 to 2022 was approximately 8%
Machine learning algorithms can reduce trading costs by up to 15%
The average risk-adjusted return of quant funds exceeds that of traditional funds by 3%
Quantitative trading algorithms have achieved up to 1000% returns in specific short-term market events
Quantitative hedge funds tend to generate alpha approximately 1.5 times higher than traditional funds
In 2023, machine learning-driven trading algorithms outperformed traditional models by approximately 20%
In 2022, the average profit margin for quantitative hedge funds was approximately 15%, higher than the industry average of 8%
The accuracy of predictive models in quantitative trading has improved by approximately 35% with the incorporation of big data analytics
The average turnover rate for quantitative hedge funds is approximately 150% annually, implying high strategy adaptability
Machine learning algorithms have reduced the need for human traders in some hedge funds by up to 70%
Quantitative strategies focused on small-cap stocks have shown a 12% annual alpha on average from 2015 to 2022

Performance and Returns Interpretation

As quantitative hedge funds leverage machine learning to outperform traditional strategies—sometimes by a staggering 1000%, boasting higher risk-adjusted returns, lower costs, and even trimming human traders by up to 70%—it's clear that in the rapidly evolving realm of finance, algorithms are not just tools but the new maestros conducting the symphony of modern trading.

Regulatory, Adoption, and Innovation Factors

45% of quantitative analysts report that data quality issues are their biggest challenge
Over 60% of quantitative analysis firms report that data privacy regulations are a significant challenge

Regulatory, Adoption, and Innovation Factors Interpretation

With nearly half of analysts grappling with data quality issues and over 60% citing privacy regulations as a major headache, the quant world reminds us that managing data is as much about compliance and cleanliness as it is about numbers.

Technologies and Methodologies

Approximately 75% of stock trading in the U.S. is executed by algorithms
Quantitative models now account for over 70% of asset management strategies globally
Around 55% of quantitative trading strategies use neural networks
Over 50% of quantitative strategies utilize factor-based investing models
Quantitative analysis reduces human bias and errors by up to 60%
Quantitative models have been responsible for 30% of market liquidity in the last decade, according to industry reports
Approximately 80% of quantitative trading strategies employ statistical arbitrage techniques
The average latency in high-frequency trading algorithms is less than 1 millisecond
Backtesting accuracy for quantitative models has improved by 45% using more sophisticated simulation techniques

Technologies and Methodologies Interpretation

With algorithms now executing approximately 75% of U.S. trades and accounting for over 70% of global asset management, the financial world has shifted from human intuition to neural network-driven, factor-based strategies that reduce bias by up to 60%, all while operating in the blink of an eye—under 1 millisecond—highlighting a landscape where data-driven precision and rapid execution reign supreme.