Quantum computing has achieved another breakthrough in the field of financial technology (FinTech). Assistant Professor Yen-Jui Chang of the Quantum Information Center at Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU) led an international research team in developing an innovative portfolio optimization approach. The study was recently published in npj Unconventional Computing, a journal under the Nature Portfolio, earning strong recognition from the global academic community and highlighting CYCU’s growing influence in quantum finance research.
Focusing on practical challenges in portfolio allocation, the team integrated quantum computing concepts with financial modeling to propose a novel “Smart 1/N” investment strategy. Compared with traditional models, the method maintains broad risk diversification while more effectively leveraging market information to enhance return performance and trading efficiency—offering a forward-looking solution for FinTech and quantitative investment.
The research was conducted by CYCU faculty and researchers in close collaboration with Dr. Kuan-Cheng Chen of Imperial College London, with high-performance computing support provided by NVIDIA. Through international academic partnerships and industry-backed technological resources, the study demonstrates the potential of quantum-inspired computing in financial big data analytics and investment decision-making, underscoring CYCU’s strength in interdisciplinary and global research innovation.
CYCU stated that publication in a Nature Portfolio journal signifies its alignment with international research standards in quantum information, intelligent computing, and FinTech. The achievement reflects the University’s long-term commitment to advancing frontier technologies and building strong partnerships with leading global academic and industry collaborators.
Looking ahead, CYCU will continue promoting interdisciplinary research in quantum technology, artificial intelligence, and financial technology, strengthening international networks and cultivating high-level talent with technological innovation capabilities and a global perspective—contributing new momentum to Taiwan’s technology and financial sectors.
