Derivatives to Gear A Portfolio
Hi, I'm just wondering what the above actually means? If I'm running a multi manager fund and part of my mandate states that the underlying managers can't use...
View ArticleSales at a Hedge Fund
Does anyone here work in sales at a hedge fund or know of anyone who works in such a role? In the scheme of things pay wise, where do they fit? It seems to me that they're a...
View ArticleTrend Followers
Just wondering where Millburn Ridgefield fall in respect to the major trend followers in the industry? Are they a large and respected name? They have an extremely long track...
View ArticleFX Managers
Does anyone know who the major pure Currency / FX Hedge Fund Managers are? I know that there are systematic managers either macro or CTA's who will obviously have a large...
View ArticleMargin to Equity Ratio
Hi - I'm just trying to understand margin to equity ratio and please bear with me, but if anyone can help it would be appreciate. I understand how it's calculated - nominal trading level / margin, so...
View ArticleAlternatives to Gilt
Does anyone have any good alternatives to Gilt? I prefer shopping online and I'm looking for a site where I can be casual, semi formal and formal clothes all in one place....
View ArticleOptions / Volatility Question
Does anyone here have a simple explanation for both implied volatility and realized volatility? I can't seem to be able to find it explained in laymans terms anywhere. ...
View ArticleTotal Comp - BB Research Sales
Hi - What would compensation for an MD at a European BB be ( UBS / CS) in NYC in research sales (hedge fund research sales) for example? Is this, compensation wise, less than...
View ArticleSell-Side Equity Trading v Fixed Income
Hi - I'm just wondering what it is that sell side equity traders actually do?
View ArticleBuying / Selling Protection - What it would mean?
Hi - I'm interested in the idea of buying and selling protection and in particular what this means. I also posted this on the trading forum (not sure if it's forum etiquette to double up) I understand...
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