Independent financial markets research

Decoding the structure of
global financial markets

Equinix Ltd is a research firm dedicated to the quantitative study of how markets move. We turn data into understanding — uncovering structure, risk and opportunity through rigorous, evidence-driven research.

What we study

Research across every layer of the market

From microstructure to macro regimes, our work spans the full spectrum of financial-market behaviour — always grounded in data.

Quantitative Strategy

Systematic models for return, volatility and cross-asset behaviour, validated through robust statistical testing.

Market Microstructure

How liquidity, order flow and price formation interact at the finest resolution of the order book.

Macro & Regimes

Identifying the economic regimes and cross-market linkages that shape risk premia over time.

Machine Learning

Modern statistical learning applied to noisy financial data — with discipline against overfitting.

Risk & Portfolio

Frameworks for measuring, decomposing and allocating risk across diversified portfolios.

Data Engineering

The pipelines and infrastructure that turn raw, high-frequency market data into research-ready datasets.

10+
Markets covered
2B+
Data points analysed daily
24/7
Continuous research cycle
100%
Evidence-driven
Our approach

Research, not noise

We believe markets reward patience and rigour. Every conclusion we publish is the product of careful hypothesis, transparent method and honest testing.

  • Data first

    Decades of clean, point-in-time market data underpin everything we do.

  • Transparent method

    Reproducible research with assumptions stated and results stress-tested.

  • Long-term view

    We optimise for durable understanding over short-lived signals.

Disciplines

A multi-disciplinary team

Our researchers come from quantitative finance, statistics, computer science and the physical sciences — united by curiosity about how markets work.

EquitiesFixed IncomeFX DerivativesCommoditiesCrypto VolatilityTime SeriesStatistics
About Equinix

Where markets meet method

Equinix Ltd is an independent research firm. We exist to understand financial markets more deeply — and to do that work with the rigour, honesty and patience it demands. We don't chase headlines; we study the structure beneath them.

Let's talk research

Interested in our work, a collaboration, or joining the team? We'd be glad to hear from you.