Cliff Asness is an American hedge fund manager and co-founder of AQR Capital Management, a global investment management firm. He is known for his expertise in quantitative finance and has contributed significantly to the fields of asset management and investment strategies. Asness earned his Ph.D. in finance from The University of Chicago and has published numerous academic papers on topics such as market efficiency and risk factors. In addition to his work at AQR, Asness is recognized for his insights on market trends and investment philosophy. He often shares his views through various media outlets and is a prominent figure in the finance community. His approach combines rigorous data analysis with a deep understanding of market behavior.