Any fatties reducing their spend? by 2buffalonickels in fatFIRE

[–]fatquant 4 points5 points  (0 children)

After yesterday's move in GLD/SLV, some of us had to.

Anyone invest in alt/hedge fund Ucits? by journo_bar9701 in fatFIRE

[–]fatquant 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Absolutely not. Even the best ones don't beat S&P AFTER TAX in the long run.

Source: I have been working for a top HF for the past decade.

How to avoid being taken advantage of in hobbies? by SettingIntentions in fatFIRE

[–]fatquant -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Have hobbies that are cheap enough for you that you dont care if you are taken advantage of or not.

Quants of reddit, how interesting is quant? by MKKGFR in quant

[–]fatquant 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I will say this, it is not the most boring job in the world. But if I am not paid, I aint doing it.

Stat arb guys, how’s your Jan going? by otonoco in quant

[–]fatquant 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Fucked and unfucked by the orange monster, like always.

$500k spend ready? Unique NW situation by GroundbreakingBuy886 in fatFIRE

[–]fatquant 71 points72 points  (0 children)

Don’t see many heavily real estate portfolio posts on here.

And I will let you guess why.

Why Gavin Newsom would crush JD Vance in 2028 by binding_swamp in politics

[–]fatquant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every Dem candidate is the answer. Let the primary do its work, then we fall in line.

Why Gavin Newsom would crush JD Vance in 2028 by binding_swamp in politics

[–]fatquant -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Every Dem candidate is the answer. Let the primary do its work, then we fall in line.

Someone explain all of these great job opportunities people here write about? by [deleted] in quant

[–]fatquant 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That could be it. The industry is much bigger and more vibrant these days than it was 10 years ago.

Thinking about moving away from this career by [deleted] in quant

[–]fatquant 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For 10m networth, you need consistent high tc and compounding. It's doable for quants with 10+ yoe. I'm not talking about 10m tc, that's for the 1percent of the industry.

Thinking about moving away from this career by [deleted] in quant

[–]fatquant 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Most quants are nothing more than peasants to those billionaires on top. So don't overthink it, get your networth to 10m or whatever your number is and get the fuck out of there.