Why Work With Innovative Investment Research
We are a research-driven investment firm. We have a metrics-driven environment focused on disciplined process, empirical testing, and continuous improvement in systematic trading. Our work is grounded in data, transparency, and intellectual rigor designed for those who value methodology over marketing.
Our Mission
Innovative Investment Research LLC expands the boundaries of quantitative investing by developing and rigorously testing algorithmic and other trading systems designed to produce superior risk-adjusted returns.

Gary Schwendiman PhD
Founder of Innovative Investment Research LLC
Our mission is to redefine what it means to invest — fostering growth, confidence, and opportunities for generations to come.
Explore Our Research Approach
Explore Our Research Methods
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Research-Driven Expertise
Our work is built on quantitative research, systematic design, and rigorous validation. Every model, rule set, and framework is developed through structured testing and analysis—not assumptions or shortcuts.
We focus on understanding why strategies work, not just whether they work.
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Transparent Process
We emphasize clarity in methodology, assumptions, and results. Research decisions, testing logic, and performance evaluation are documented and openly examined within our collaborative environment.
Transparency is essential for trust, learning, and long-term improvement.
Consistency and risk awareness drive sustainable progress.
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Risk-Aware Strategy Development
Rather than chasing returns, we prioritize robustness, risk controls, and adaptability across market conditions. Our focus is on building systems designed to endure uncertainty—not optimize for a single outcome.
Consistency and risk awareness drive sustainable progress.
