Artificial intelligence is becoming a pivotal tool in investment decisions at top asset managers, including JPMorgan, the largest bank by market cap. Later this year, JPMorgan will broaden the use of its generative AI tool, “Moneyball,” to aid portfolio managers in avoiding poor investment choices, such as selling high-performing stocks prematurely. According to Kristian West, head of investment platform at JPMorgan Asset Management, “Moneyball” helps users understand market behaviors in similar past circumstances to correct biases and enhance decision-making processes.
“Moneyball,” part of JPMorgan’s Spectrum portfolio management platform, leverages 40 years of data and is still in the pilot phase. This initiative reflects a broader trend in the financial sector where AI’s role is expanding from routine tasks to supporting decision-making.
JPMorgan’s leadership in new technologies is notable, with the bank planning to invest $17 billion in technology this year. This substantial investment underscores JPMorgan’s ambition to become the leading digital bank, comparable to Nvidia in the tech world. CEO Jamie Dimon supports this long-term AI focus, which is evident in the bank’s top ranking in AI adoption among big banks, as highlighted by Evident Insights at the Fortune Brainstorm AI conference in London.