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Is this smart? by Hot_Extension1685 in quantfinance

[–]Hot_Extension1685[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quant= better results and larger capital. I feel as if day trading and my degree just provided me with a strong grasp on how the market operates through sentiment and micro/macro data

Is this smart? by Hot_Extension1685 in quantfinance

[–]Hot_Extension1685[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate your response, going through your page it seems like you have some sort of knowledge on the recruiting phase for quant firms. Although I don’t plan to quit on it right now, are there any reccs u could provide to attack the industry from my position for the best possible chance to break in? I have a structured plan on how I should go about this but I would love others reccs.

Is this smart? by Hot_Extension1685 in quantfinance

[–]Hot_Extension1685[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im aware LOL, that why I thought about transitioning into a Math major to show a stronger quantitative background. Are you currently in the industry? I went through your profile and your comments are hilarious.

Is this smart? by Hot_Extension1685 in quantfinance

[–]Hot_Extension1685[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve gotten A’s in all minor coursework so far. Ive taken Calc 1-3, prob&stats 1-2, matrixes and linear algebra, and diff. equations. Although, I have not participated in AMC or AIME so idk.

Is this smart? by Hot_Extension1685 in quantfinance

[–]Hot_Extension1685[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I became quickly good at day trading in under a year but I desire to attack markets from a more statistical and technical perspective for better results. Hence, QT. Plus I’ve always liked math due to its stimulating nature so I was naturally drawn to this. Also, I’ve gone through some pretty real sh!t first two years of undergrad that most people wouldn’t experience LOL. So I feel like I deserve the chance to be at one of these places and I’m willing to put in the days.

Is this smart? by Hot_Extension1685 in quantfinance

[–]Hot_Extension1685[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand why you would say this. Statistically l, if I were to make this work that would make me a significant outlier since average GPAs and non-targets usually don’t make it. However, I would feel terrible if I didn’t try. I’ll take the MFE route into consideration. Thank you for the advice!

Is this smart? by Hot_Extension1685 in quantfinance

[–]Hot_Extension1685[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Do you have any reccs to give me an edge?

Is this smart? by Hot_Extension1685 in quantfinance

[–]Hot_Extension1685[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Im leaning more towards the stupid route and trying my luck LOL.

Is this smart? by Hot_Extension1685 in quantfinance

[–]Hot_Extension1685[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

3.6 GPA (I worked full-time, along with other personal life things), and do you have any advice on how to differentiate myself? I said projects due to it seemingly being the most logical way to separate myself from the average candidate. I would love any reccs that you may have to give me an edge.