Bob Pardo

Pardo is an American investor and author who received his B.A. in History, Philosophy, and Sociology from Northwestern University. A recognized expert in the Design, Validation, Optimization and Application of Automated Investing Platforms. After pioneering Computerized Trading he Developed a Normalized repeatable Validation and Optimization Process known as WalkForward Analysis in the mid 80's. WalkForward have become an important aspect in Strategy Development Globally. Additionally Pardo formed what is now known as the Chase Commodity Index- previously Daiwa Commodity Index. Un-leveraged Annualized Returns since 1999 are ~25%