Henry Carstens

About Henry Carstens

Henry Carstens is a seasoned quantitative portfolio manager and the Head of Research at Aargo Trade. His trinity of degrees in Mathematics, Economics, and Physics lends him a unique interdisciplinary approach to the world of quantitative finance. Henry\'s relentless pursuit of knowledge and his knack for transforming abstract ideas into tangible realities have carved his path as a distinguished figure in the realm of portfolio management. Henry is a builder at heart, unearthing ideas from the depths of his vast academic knowledge and hands-on experience, and meticulously crafting them into well-structured trading strategies. His work not only contributes to the robust performance of Aargo Trade but also serves as an inspiration to aspiring researchers and portfolio managers worldwide. His quantitative finance journey commenced under the mentorship of Dr. Victor Niederhoffer, renowned for his expertise in the world of trading and speculation. Under Niederhoffer\'s guidance, Henry honed his counting skills, an integral part of his quantitative toolkit today. A lifelong learner, Henry understands that growth and evolution are constant processes. This understanding took a more structured form under the mentorship of Dr. Brett Steenbarger, a highly respected trading psychologist and performance coach. Steenbarger\'s teachings have played a critical role in Henry\'s continuous striving for improvement, both personally and professionally. In this compilation,\"Research Reports and Ideas from a Portfolio Manager, 2023 Edition\", Henry invites you to delve into his world and explore his rich repository of research papers and innovative ideas. He shares his thought process and experiences with you, hoping to inspire new thoughts and strategies that will drive the future of quantitative finance. Away from his intense professional life, Henry enjoys a variety of interests that continue to stimulate his multifaceted intellect. He believes in the confluence of different fields of knowledge and is passionate about exploring the intersections where Mathematics meets Economics, Physics encounters Finance, and where Ideas transform into Reality.

Experience

1. Portfolio Manager

   Aargo Trade

   Aug 2022 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   Portfolio Manager and Head of Research

Education

• University of Michigan

  Model Thinking MOOC

• Stanford University

  Machine Learning MOOC

• Willamette University

  BA

• Stanford University

  Statistics