In this section we look at the rapid evolution of information technology and innovation in general (Chapter 11); consider how investment managers have applied it over the past several decades (Chapter 12); discuss Epoch’s own applications of technology where people and computers combine their efforts (Chapter 13 and 14); and offer a few ideas on how future interactions with information technology will further strengthen the investing process and the investment management business (Chapter 14). Epoch Investment Partners is well versed in the technological aspects of investing, and the firm and its people have published papers on such topics as trading costs,1 a proprietary free cash flow screening model,2 and rigorous portfolio construction techniques.3
