Zhuo Kang

Zhuo Kang is an Investment Associate at Zacks Investment Management in Chicago, IL, where he is responsible for conducting quantitative analysis, supporting portfolio management, and contributing to the firm's investment research and strategy. At Zacks, Kang focuses on U.S. equities and multi-asset portfolios, leveraging his data science expertise to inform decisions across sectors such as technology, healthcare, and consumer discretionary, with an emphasis on quantitatively-driven investment processes.

Prior to joining Zacks, Kang held roles as a Data Scientist at Trinnacle Capital Management LLC and as a Proprietary Trader at T3 Trading Group, LLC, where he developed statistical models and traded equities using systematic and algorithmic strategies. His background in both data science and active trading has given him a strong foundation in equity research, risk management, and portfolio optimization.

Kang holds a Master's degree in Statistics from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics/Economics, Statistics, and Computation from UCLA, complemented by business management training from UCLA Anderson School of Management. He is recognized for integrating statistical and computational methods into investment analysis, enhancing the firm's capabilities in quantitative research and asset allocation.