Ep 216: Morry Waked - The Quant Edge: How Data, Discipline, and Relentless Curiosity Built a $43B Investment Powerhouse

In this episode of Inside the Rope, David Clark speaks with Morry Waked, Managing Director and Head of Investments at Vinva Investment Management, a firm that has quietly become one of the most successful systematic investment managers in global markets. Built primarily serving institutional investors, Vinva has grown into a $43 billion manager spanning Australian and global equities, delivering consistent benchmark outperformance through a disciplined, data-driven approach. Morry shares the remarkable journey from his migrant upbringing to leading global teams managing hundreds of billions earlier in his career, and explains why humility, patience, and rigorous process matter more than prediction in markets. The conversation explores how Vinva combines investment fundamentals with advanced analytics to analyse thousands of companies simultaneously, remove behavioural bias, and identify repeatable sources of alpha across more than 45 markets. For investors, advisers, and allocators seeking insight into what truly drives long-term performance, this episode is a rare behind-the-scenes look at how a highly focused firm built institutional-grade success by doing the basics exceptionally well, scaling intelligence with technology, and never losing sight of the numbers.

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This episode is 00:47:57 long.

This episode was published on Feb 17, 2026.

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