Applied Integrated Quant

Applied IQ powers investment teams with quantitative expertise, advanced analytics and intuitive, proprietary tools and frameworks that help support long-term results.

11

Investment professionals

16+

Average years of industry experience

Numbers as of 6/30/2026

Putting Insights into Practice.

Applied IQ combines proprietary technology, an investment-team focused approach, and deep research to turn complex market data into practical, actionable insights.

Applied IQ, Strong EQ

What sets Applied IQ apart is its people and approach. Close collaboration with investment teams enables Applied IQ to deliver data-driven insights that are tailored to each team’s distinct needs.

For a deeper dive into how the team works, watch the video.

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Technology & Human Insight in Action

Proprietary Technology


Our advanced tools provide real-time modeling, forecasting, and analytics to support informed decision making.

People Behind the Model


We combine technical expertise with experience and intuition, ensuring data-driven insights align with team goals and client needs.

Dynamic Tools


Our tools, frameworks and models are continuously refined and enhanced to stay at the forefront of quantitative research.

Tailored Solutions


Our flexible technology and granular data allow us to deliver customized, real-time recommendations, helping investment teams make high-conviction decisions that drive portfolio performance.

Meet the Other Research Teams

Credit Research

Loomis Sayles’ reputation for credit excellence is rooted in its Credit Research Team. Defined by a collective passion for deep research and a strong partnership with investment colleagues, Credit Research analysts strive to uncover opportunities often overlooked by others.

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Equity Research

Our Equity Alpha Engines embed equity research analysts within the team, enabling alpha generation that is specific to each team's investment philosophy and process.

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Macro Strategies

The Macro Strategies Team’s expert research analysts and economists collaborate with fixed income Alpha Engines to help deliver forward-looking macro and sovereign insights, along with portfolio-specific recommendations informed by proprietary quantitative tools.

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Structured Finance

The Structured Finance Team uniquely spans research and investment, delivering global industry expertise to the firm's fixed income alpha engines and acting as a standalone investment team.

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Recent Thought Leadership

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Market Commentary & Outlook
Municipal Sector Outlook
August 4, 2026•8 min read

Municipal Sector Outlook

Our mid-year Municipal Sector Outlook highlights a shifting landscape for municipal credit. Significant federal policy changes, evolving sector fundamentals and persistent macroeconomic[…]

Municipal Bond
Alpha Engine Perspectives
Municipal Marketplace: Can single state portfolios be advantageous?
July 29, 2026•5 min read

Municipal Marketplace: Can single state portfolios be advantageous?

While single state municipal bond portfolios may have tax advantages, drawbacks exist that could offset the local tax advantage. We believe a[…]

Municipal Bond
Alpha Engine Perspectives
Fixed Income Unscripted: Challenging Consensus Thinking
July 28, 2026•16 min read

Fixed Income Unscripted: Challenging Consensus Thinking

Markets appear confident, but are investors overlooking key risks and opportunities? In this article, Loomis Sayles investors challenge consensus views in a[…]

Custom Income Strategies
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