Trend Following Poised For A Strong Year, BNP Paribas Launch Product To Capture Market Shifts

Julien Turc, head of quantitative strategies at BNP Paribas in Paris, said the macro environment will likely bring sharp movements across asset classes this year, creating opportunities for trend strategies to deliver alpha and diversification. BNP Paribas launched a research-driven trend following index designed to capitalize on global macro trends.