Who is Steve Cress

Steve Cress is a seasoned financial expert with over 30 years of experience in equity research, quantitative strategies, and portfolio management. He is currently the VP of Quantitative Strategy and Market Data at Seeking Alpha, where he has developed the quantitative stock rating system and Alpha Picks, a tool for systematic stock recommendations.

Cress is known for his data-driven approach to investment analysis and his efforts to eliminate emotional biases from investment decisions. He has previously held positions at CressCap Investment Research and Cress Capital Management, and has worked as a proprietary trader at Morgan Stanley and led international business development at Northern Trust.

In his role at Seeking Alpha, Cress has shared his insights on various investment topics, including small cap stocks, which he finds interesting due to their historical trading discount compared to large cap stocks. He has also discussed his top stock picks for different scenarios, such as the potential impact of the presidential election on specific sectors and stocks.

Cress's expertise lies in leveraging quantitative analysis to guide investment decisions, as seen in his creation of the Quant Rating system and his focus on fundamental factors in his stock picks. His approach aims to help investors make transparent predictions and navigate the world of investing more effectively.