Systematic equities are stocks selected and traded by a set of pre-defined, rules-based models or algorithms rather than by human judgment; think of it as an autopilot that follows a written recipe using price, earnings, or other numerical signals. Investors care because these strategies aim for consistency, faster execution and disciplined risk controls, making it easier to understand what drives returns, measure performance, and combine them with other investments to manage risk.
machine intelligencetechnical
Machine intelligence is computer software that learns from data and performs tasks that usually require human thinking—like spotting patterns, making predictions, or understanding speech and text—think of it as a smart assistant or autopilot for information. For investors it matters because it can boost productivity, cut costs, enable new products and revenue streams, or disrupt existing businesses, while also creating risks such as higher upfront investment, regulatory oversight, and potential market shifts.
quantitative equityfinancial
Quantitative equity is an investment approach that uses mathematical models and computer algorithms to pick and manage stocks based on measurable data such as price patterns, company numbers, and economic indicators. It matters to investors because it replaces gut decisions with consistent, repeatable rules that can process far more information than a human, like using a GPS instead of a paper map to navigate markets, which can lead to more disciplined trading and diversified exposure.
alphafinancial
Alpha is the extra return an investment or fund earns above what would be expected from overall market moves or a chosen comparison index; think of it as how much a chef’s unique recipe outperforms a standard cookbook dish. Investors use alpha to judge whether a manager’s decisions or a strategy are adding value beyond luck or general market trends, with positive alpha indicating outperformance and negative alpha showing underperformance.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Voya Investment Management (Voya IM), the asset management business of Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), announced today that Christine Cappabianca has joined the firm as head of Systematic Equities reporting to James Lydotes, chief investment officer, Equities. She will split her time between New York and Boston.
In this role, Cappabianca will oversee Voya IM’s $24 billion suite of active and passive systematic equity strategies and will be responsible for the firm’s combined Machine Intelligence and Quantitative Equity suite of products. In addition, she will develop a cohesive strategy to scale and commercialize Voya IM’s systematic equity capabilities, leveraging the full breadth of Voya IM’s Equity platform to deliver solutions more efficiently to clients.
“Christine brings over 20 years of experience in systematic equities and is well-regarded in our industry as a thoughtful and insightful investor with a clear focus on helping clients meet their objectives,” said Lydotes. “In addition to leading the systematic equity team, Christine will work closely with investment professionals across Voya IM’s Equity platform to identify new ways to deliver alpha for clients.”
Prior to joining Voya IM, Cappabianca was head of Systematic Investments at Impax Asset Management. She previously held investment roles at BNY Mellon Investment Management and The Boston Company. Cappabianca earned an MS in investment management from Boston University and a BS in economics from Harvard University.
About Voya Investment Management
Voya Investment Management (IM) manages approximately $353 billion as of March 31, 2026, in assets across public and private fixed income, equities, multi-asset solutions and alternative strategies for institutions, financial intermediaries and individual investors. Drawing on a 50-year legacy of active investing and the expertise of 300+ investment professionals, Voya IM has cultivated a culture grounded in a commitment to understanding and anticipating clients’ needs, producing strong investment performance, and embedding inclusion in its business.
