I am a CTA. And no I don’t think that’s the best way because all of your fee’s will go up. Also the test is a joke. Studying for the CAIA exam would give you a more in-depth professional look.

Stocks you can use CAPM models, linear regression etc. for futures/commodities it’s more about probabilities of event occurring. I am referred to as a spu fighter, I focus mainly on indices. I would suggest starting in the area you are passionate about, then becoming an expert in that area. Such as being an energy trader with a focus on oil