Early Life and Education
John Liew was born in 1967/1968. Both of his parents were professors, which instilled in him the value of education. Liew attended the University of Chicago, where he earned a B.A. in economics and was elected a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He furthered his education at the same university, obtaining an MBA and a Ph.D. in finance.
Rise to Success
Liew's career started at Trout Trading, developing quantitative market-neutral stock-selection strategies. He then joined Goldman Sachs as a portfolio manager in the asset management division, where he developed and managed quantitative investment strategies. In 1998, he co-founded AQR Capital Management with Cliff Asness, David G. Kabiller, and Robert Krail. AQR became a significant player in the investment world, with $224 billion in assets under management and offices globally. Liew is a Founding Principal at AQR, overseeing research and portfolio management and a member of the firm's Executive Committee.
Key Business Strategies
Liew's success is rooted in quantitative investment strategies and data-driven approaches. AQR Capital Management focuses on traditional and alternative investment strategies, leveraging technology and data analysis to make informed decisions. His strategies have contributed to the firm's global presence and the management of substantial assets. Liew's career at Goldman Sachs provided the foundations for him to build and run his own firm.
Philanthropy
Liew is engaged in philanthropic endeavors, having created the Liew College Fellows Fund to support undergraduates at the University of Chicago, by providing them with research opportunities.
