The Quants

In March 2006, some of the world’s most successful hedge fund managers and financial experts gathered for a high-stakes poker tournament, representing the rise of a new breed of quantitative traders known as "quants." This group of math geniuses believed in harnessing complex mathematical theories to revolutionize financial markets, creating powerful digital trading systems. Unbeknownst to many, their innovative methods would ultimately contribute to one of history’s most significant financial crises.