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Choosing a Stock Universe for Factor Analysis in BigQuant

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Summary

This brief BigQuant support exchange explains two ways to control which stocks enter a factor analysis. One approach is to select a predefined universe, such as the CSI 300 or CSI 500, which fixes the eligible stock set through an index-based pool. The other is to provide custom data through the factor-analysis module’s second input port, allowing the user to analyze a personally specified list or dataset.

The exchange gives a direct answer to the original question but does not explain the format or steps for supplying custom data. A follow-up asks for those details and points to another reference, which is not included in the text. It therefore offers a useful high-level distinction between standard and custom universes, but not a full workflow or guidance on how universe choice affects factor results.

Key ideas

  • A predefined index universe can set the stocks included in factor analysis.
  • The response names the CSI 300 and CSI 500 as examples of selectable stock pools.
  • Custom stock data can be supplied through the module’s second input port.
  • The exchange does not include the detailed steps or data format for that custom input.

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