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Patrick has been working at OLZ since 2018 and heads the Investment Solutions division.

He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Zurich and a Master's degree in Quantitative Finance from ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich, both with distinction. He also studied Mathematics and Economics at the University of Tübingen and the University of Birmingham.

His areas of expertise are financial econometrics, statistics, and risk management. Patrick was a visiting researcher at Columbia University in New York City and is conducting postdoctoral research at the Institute for Banking and Finance at the University of Zurich.

He gained practical experience at Commerzbank and Ernst & Young.

Insights from Dr. Patrick Walker

The Minimum-Variance Strategy in the Swiss Stock Market – Why Risk Management Is Crucial Here, Too!
OLZ Research
19.03.2026

The Minimum-Variance Strategy in the Swiss Stock Market – Why Risk Management Is Crucial Here, Too!

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Beating the equally weighted portfolio – using simple factor filters
OLZ Research
07.11.2025

Beating the equally weighted portfolio – using simple factor filters

OLZ Quantitative Research Antonello Cirulli Antonello Cirulli, FRM
New OLZ publication in the Journal of Time Series Analysis on multi-asset allocation under realistic time series models
OLZ Research
08.09.2025

New OLZ publication in the Journal of Time Series Analysis on multi-asset allocation under realistic time series models

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Update on OLZ Government Bond Funds
OLZ Research
26.08.2025

Update on OLZ Government Bond Funds

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Death (and Rebirth?) of the Size Factor in the USA
OLZ Research
08.05.2025

Death (and Rebirth?) of the Size Factor in the USA

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Unveiling the Hidden Complexities of Low-Risk Investing: Insights from Our Latest Research
OLZ Research
04.02.2025

Unveiling the Hidden Complexities of Low-Risk Investing: Insights from Our Latest Research

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Improved Tracking-Error Management for Active and Passive Investing
OLZ Research
28.08.2024

Improved Tracking-Error Management for Active and Passive Investing

OLZ Quantitative Research Patrick Walker Dr. Patrick Walker
OLZ-FHNW research cooperation and project on equity factors with a focus on quality and value
OLZ Research
16.07.2024

OLZ-FHNW research cooperation and project on equity factors with a focus on quality and value

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New cooperation with the University of Zurich and ETH
OLZ Research
31.05.2024

New cooperation with the University of Zurich and ETH

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