ModelStation was chosen for its robust backtesting and strategy simulation capabilities, and Ocean State Asset Management is using the technology in conjunction with the Standard & Poor's Compustat Xpressfeed database to research, test, and develop advanced fundamental and quantitative investment strategies. In addition, ModelStation's turnkey integration with this dataset allows for rapid discovery of uncharted sources of alpha and enables users to manage and optimize risk before implementation.

"Despite today's challenging economy, firms that prioritize investment in the right tools will continue to achieve the greatest returns for their clients and stay ahead of the competition," said Rajat Babbar, CFA, Principal, Ocean State Asset Management. "With ModelStation, we benefit from state-of-the-art functionality and unmatched client support, as well as the most comprehensive suite of investment management applications in the market, allowing us to increase operational efficiencies, minimize business risk, and easily add new modules as our needs evolve."

Donovan Goodreau, Vice President of Sales and Business Development, ClariFI said, "We are very happy to have Ocean State Asset Management as a client, and look forward to a long-lasting relationship with the firm." He continued, "We are committed to helping new and existing clients maximize the value of their investment in our software and services, and we are confident that our recently enhanced product suite will allow firms, such as Ocean State Asset Management, to do more with less, while maintaining a significant competitive edge."