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How to best make use of my time as a trading analyst?
I joined a trading desk as a new analyst (2 year program) recently at a large BB . So the thing about my work is that it's very unstructured- there's no set jobs for me to do (i.e. if I want to do nothing and surf the Web all day, I could probably get away with it). Sometimes, traders ask me to do...
Move from Family Office
I am currently working as an associate at a top ranked family office and I am looking to move to a position that is more analytical. I am interested in moving into analyst position at a HF or a trading position on either sell-side of buy-side. Here are my questions: 1. How feasible is it to make the...
Age and trading.
So, I've been trying to find out more about how age is perceived in Trading. From my experience, Trading is probably the most meritocratic career in Finance but most graduates / analysts tend to be 22ish. I'm going to be a little older when I enter the industry, and if I decide to do a Masters, I'll...
Trading Vs. I-Banking
I think it’s important for us to be clear about the pros and cons of each of the two career paths and I’d like to consolidate some of the opinions that have been floating around about this topic on this thread. Here’s one impression I’ve gotten from speaking with people on both sides of the...
What the fudge Goldman!?
I generally don't like to list things that make me mad. Otherwise, this server would crash quite often. There are certain times, however, that watershed moments occur and and action is needed. Little things make a big difference and considering the way the whole street mimics Goldman, pretty soon we...
FX execution for pending orders
I just start trading with IBFX, but having some issues regarding their execution service. Since I’m still new in FX industry, I cannot be sure that IBFX’s execution is common for FX market. Some of my pending orders were canceled by the dealer although the price did hit the entry point. I...
Personal Trading while working - conflict
I have a personal trading account with a broker that my firm does not deal with. Compliance requires me to switch to a designated broker that's more expensive and less convenient for my needs. Can they find out if one doesn't mention this account? Can one get fired for not disclosing the account?...
Eagle Seven Trading
Is anyone familiar with Eagle Seven Trading in Chicago, IL? I was invited to meet with one of the partners there. If anyone can hook me up with some decent information on what to expect or some background info on the company and ppl who work there, I'd be very appreciative. I'll share some bananas!
Floored
http://www.babelgum.com/channels/180638/clips/500…
Traders in Canada
Hey all, I am looking to become a trader, power, equity, commodity any kind really (wanting to avoid 100% performance based prop trading). I have a degree in Economics and have completed my Canadian Securities Course. I have experience trading a personal equity account with a growth over 3 years...
Unexercised in the money?
Caveat: I just recently opened a personal trading account and am only playing long/short positions. My knowledge of options is limited. Why are there so many unexercised in-the-money options? I'm looking at the options chain for F500 companies and seeing both puts and calls that are in the money. I...
Compliance Department wants to talk
So my compliance department just contacted me and asked me to meet with them. I asked what it was about and they were pretty vague. I have been trading through a few other people and have an account in another country...should I shut these down? I was thinking of destroying my home computer and...
Recruiting to Start Immediately
I am currently in New York and have been working a boring job in the consulting world. My junior summer internship was in Sales and Trading at a mid-tier BB (think DB , Citi, etc.) but I did not accept my return offer before the deadline for a variety of reasons. Now, I'm in New York City in a job I...
Why do top shops (founded by former traders) recruit into IBD rather than S&T?
Many of the founders/key people at multistrategy shops like Moore Capital, GLG , SAC , DE Shaw , Bridgewater , Citadel , and Fortress came from trading backgrounds . Yet it seems much of the recruiting done by these funds nowadays is into IBD classes rather than S&T - any insights as to why this is...
Trader's Skillset?
As a day trader, what actual skills do you gain? I mean, what if you realize that you suck at trading? Are you screwed or what?
Devastated Trader Pictures
Bad times fellow monkeys. My personal assets have taken quite a pounding in this recent economic slump, and I'm not even an active trader. Which brings up a question that I have for all of you S&T folks out there... Every time something awful happens in the markets there are always pictures of...
trading resume; will give out SB for critique
I would appreciate any critique. I'm from a non target that gets absolutely 0 recruiting and have been doing everything i can to put myself in a good position for ft. Let me know what you guys think and if you know of any places that are hiring http://www.razume.com/documents/21376
(unofficial) WSO Trading Competition
http://www.marketwatch.com/game/wall-street-oasis… join
For new/potential Traders
Here's a good article for those entering/entry level in trading . http://www.fimarkets.com/pagesen/trader-job.php Also, I know this got posted earlier this week but for anyone who missed it: http://www.traders-library.com/ Pretty much every essential book on trading in PDF form.
BB S&T 2012 HELP!
I’m in a bit of a situation and could really use some advice. I really want to make it to superday for S&T in equities or FI . I will be a junior this fall semester and I have no finance related work experience on my resume, but have recently landed a Morgan Stanley paid PWM internship, so I...
I am a market timing genius
512 point drop today makes my sale of GOOG at 608 a week and a half ago even more genius. Bought $5,000 worth at 451 last July. Can someone calculate that return for me? Just be warned, it's gonna make you jelly. For those who're still in the market... You mad, brah?
can equity analyst trade their own money
Just curious, can a sell-side (or buy-side) equity analyst trade their own money outside the job or is this prohibited?
HELP!! URGENT!!
I woke up this morning to a voicemail from a friend in fixed income trading at a BB in NYC . Think GS /MS/ JPM ...anyways he said that he passed my resume around his firm and landed me a phone interview with an executive director in S&T . I am a rising junior with a 3.95 at a target, and my...
Tejas Securities Group
Hi,does anyone know anything about Tejas Securities Group? They have this institutional Sales Trainee opening that sounds kinda iffy... 2,000$ a month till the trainee picks up accounts and makes commission. What is their reputation like?
Meeting With Derivatives Trader
I am a recent college graduate from a pretty well regarded (but not target) university on the east coast. I've had two internships in PWM @ 2 separate BB's but am totally uninterested in that kind of work. I am looking to break into banking but am not sure of what capacity. I have a meeting set up...
Tear my resume up
I'm looking to get some feed back on my resume. a little background. go to a non target in philadelphia, pretty well regarded regionally but not a huge presence in high finance. im in the honors college, econ major, two internships at a very well regarded trading firm. please tear it apart let me...
Offer Advice - Offer for 2 clerk positions
Got an offer for 2 clerk positions, would like to discuss with people who are familiar with the chicago prop trading scene. Please PM if you are willing to help. Thanks in advance.
Options 'Trading Level' Approval
Was wondering if anyone had insight as to what determines whether someone gets approved for margin and options trading levels (i.e. being able to write covered calls level 1 and write naked puts the highest level. Higher levels require margin). I understand its based on liquid net worth, net worth,...
Trading or AM?
Guys, I've been investing for 2 years now and I love it. It's truely a passion. I've done 2 years, of a 4 year engineering degree at McGill University. I tried to get a a trading internship for the summer but that failed. I'm doing a Project Management internship instead which is also pretty...
Finance/accounting double major average GPA average school?
Hi im a junior at the University of Pittsburgh. My gpa is 3.3 and im double majoring in finance/accounting. I have no internships or any experience. i transferred to PITT. What should I do? What careers can I pursue? I was hoping to become a financial analyst because I love the stock market and have...
Confused - Algo Trading Strategies developer looking for career options
I am an Algorithmic trading Strategies developer for a software firm. I develop strategies like vwap, twap etc. and work with both buy side and sell side clients. The work involves lot of programming work in C++. I also passed CFA level 1. I am doing this since 1 year or so.. At the same time, I am...
HF Vs. IB as a Junior Trader
I am currently a rising Senior and I have been presented with potential oppertunities at both a Hedge Fund with AUM > 5 Billion, and one of the top 3 US Banks. I am aware that I am leaving out a significant amount of details, but generally from a macro standpoint which will be the most lucrative...
Starting a blog with a few friends from school and want input
Me and a couple college buddies are constantly emailing each other articles from all over the internet about market topics and writing multi-page opinions on them, so we decided that we should just start a blog to make it easier to keep track of our findings. Reaelistically a big part of doing this...
How do you know you'll be 'good' at trading?
I'm still trying to get a good feel for where I want to end up, and from the guys I've talked to, S&T seems really my thing, and I am pretty interested in the markets. My only issue is I have no idea how 'good' I will be on the actual trading floor. Do most traders just trade on PA and then find out...
Misc Trading Questions
Hi, Hope you can entertain my noobness for a few questions. I find myself having a hard time choosing between banking and trading (without going into further detail, just assume I have a handpick selection at groups in both divisions). I am heavily interested in the deal oriented structure and...
Google Launches Trading Floor to Manage $26.5 Billion in Cash Reserves
According to Google Treasurer Callinicos, the firm has started a trading team and is currently hiring for entry level and experienced trading positions. Callinicos is very well respected in the finance and technology industries, after serving as Treasurer of Microsoft at a time where the company was...
Hold Brothers in NYC
Has anyone had experience with Hold Brothers in New York? I have heard of them before but I have not found any actual experience with the firm. I am moving to New York in two months, and I was looking to break into the trade industry. I graduated in 2007, and all of my experience is in consulting...
How to Start a Commodities Exchange
Hey Guys, As mentioned in subject--I'm curious how Exchanges Work. Most namedly, commodity exchanges. Especially, how do they get started? Tried to look for some case studies on this, but don't really find stuff that is very helpful. The LME is probably the closest thing to what I am involved with...
Delicate situation
So I ended up getting an Asset Management internship at a BB . The problem is, it's not trading and I only took it because I couldn't get into trading. I have been dropping subtle hints but my mid-summer performance review is coming up and I am wondering if I should be more direct in terms of asking...
When/how to reveal your true career goals?
So I ended up getting an internship at a BB . The problem is, it's not trading and I only took it because I couldn't get into trading. I have been dropping subtle hints but my mid-summer performance review is Friday and I am wondering if I should be more direct in terms of asking for more trading...
Help me make a career plan
I am 28 year old, never been to college. Right after school I joined my fathers business steel manufacturing company in Bangladesh where I have worked for 10 years now. He made me work hard, 10-12 hrs a day. Now it is time for my father to retire (sell the business) and time for me to move on with...
Is there a job that....
All, I am hoping some of you may be able to provide me with some advice. After doing some soul searching I believe I would best be suited for a job that combines an aptitude for both technical finance and sales. I do not mind spending my time on the phone for leads and contacts (making calls is...
offer dilemma-HELP!
Hi all, the basic dilemma is this: FX Derivatives at BB Execution Trading at very large hedge fund (name VERY prolific) Your thoughts? I am completely stuck.
need some advices on how to get a job in trading..Thanks!
Hi guys, thanks for reading in advance. I am currently a master of financial computing in UCL, London. My master is majored in JAVA programming and algorithms, which will be just as good (or as bad) for me to get a IT job in a financial company or a Investment Bank, given I have no relevant...
Transfer Student at Ivey - Keys to Success?
Hi Guys, So after 3 months of intense thought, I finally decided on transferring to Ivey for the HBA program from a non-target (my school should not be hard to figure out) this September. Having been probably been one of the most difficult decisions of my life (definitely the most annoying), a...
My Chances of getting into trading
Hi guys, I've read a lot of stuff on WSO and its great to be a part of this community. I've got a few questions about trading and my chances of getting into the trading business. First, a little bit about myself. I am a college dropout...the reasons for that being that I took a course which I...
Brazil Internships
I am very interested in possibly interning for a bank in Brazil next summer but just don't know how to go about it. I am currently learning Portuguese. I have been looking around but not finding much. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Trading Desk Strategies at MM-Based Firms
Not in the industry so please excuse the vague title or if this question is a bit ignorant. For market making/quantitative based firms such as SIG, Jane Street , etc. what type of trading strategies are the prop desks typically using for their 'hand trades' (as opposed to automated trading)? Is it...
Trading aggies?
Hey, I apologize in advance if this is an ignorant question. I just started working on the FI trading floor of a BB and I hear the traders talking about "aggies". Could someone explain to me what they are? I haven't stumbled across anything in google, maybe I'm spelling it wrong... Much appreciated!
Previous Trading Exp. (Chimera Trading)
On Chimera Securities page, when applying for a position, it has a separate app for those with experience. I'm assuming trading my personal forex account (
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