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DeepSeek effect? How China’s quant funds thrive amid tight regulatory scrutiny

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Lingk, T. Y. (2026, October 2). DeepSeek effect? How China’s quant funds thrive amid tight regulatory scrutiny. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3369376/deepseek-effect-how-chinas-quant-funds-thrive-amid-tight-regulatory-scrutiny?utm_source=rss_feed

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China’s quantitative investment sector is thriving despite strict regulations, with 18 funds now managing over 10 billion yuan each this year. Companies like DeepSeek have demonstrated the potential of quant funds in aligning with China’s technological ambitions. Notable new entrants include AXQ Capital, Hopeseek Fund, and Huanian Fund. Christopher Beddor from Gavekal Dragonomics notes that many quant funds are currently performing exceptionally well.

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China's quantitative investing sector has seen significant growth this year, with 18 funds managing over 10 billion yuan (US$1.5 billion) each despite tight regulatory scrutiny. Notable among the new entrants are AXQ Capital, Hopeseek Fund, and Huanian Fund. Strong performance is attracting investors to these quantitative funds, which highlight China’s tech ambitions through firms like DeepSeek. Christopher Beddor, deputy China research director at Gavekal Dragonomics, notes that many quant funds are now doing exceptionally well, underscoring the industry's resilience and competitive returns in a challenging regulatory environment.

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Tim Yuen Lingk

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AXQ Capital China DeepSeek Hopeseek Fund Huanian Fund

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China GPE · 4× DeepSeek ORG · 2× AXQ Capital ORG · 1× Christopher Beddor PERSON · 1× Gavekal Dragonomics ORG · 1× Hopeseek Fund ORG · 1× Huanian Fund ORG · 1× Wind ORG · 1×

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How China’s quant funds thrive amid tight regulatory scrutiny Strong returns are attracting investors to quant funds, with DeepSeek highlighting the sector’s potential role in China’s tech ambitions China’s quantitative investing sector has produced 18 funds managing more than 10 billion yuan (US$1.5 billion) in assets each so far this year, underlining the industry’s ability to generate competitive returns despite a tight regulatory environment.

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2026-10-02 · South China Morning Post

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Among the new entrants to the club were AXQ Capital, Hopeseek Fund and Huanian Fund, according to financial data provider Wind. uncertain

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“Many quant funds are now doing exceptionally well,” said Christopher Beddor, deputy China research director at economic research firm Gavekal Dragonomics. asserted

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