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Tech job study of Citadel Jump Tower Mana Bridgewater HFT hedge funds firms

Tech job study of RenTech HFT and Point72 hedge fund

I like doing these so hold onto your hat OK ? I have done may of these over the year but the technology does not change much once the infrastructure has been laid down. C++ and Python in Linux/UNIX is standard. Deal with it. OK?

I also like doing to see how the industry uses technology for their own infrastructure. This is the only way to get access outside of joining their firm even they would be interested.

I have done Citadel who are the largest https://quantlabs.net/blog/2015/10/hft-skills-for-citadel-technology/

Remember that 1.3 million paid out on average to London staff at Jump Trading?

You stopped me at average 1 million plus average HFT research programming job

 

Serious coin is spent from Tower Research

HFT firms want 2nd tower in UK

 

Here is the latest trend according to Manoj Nerang with his new firm of Mana:

Slower stat arbitrage strategy next frontier for HFT shops

http://stackoverflow.com/jobs/106635/head-of-application-software-mana-partners-llc

Job Description

MANA Partners, LLC, an exciting financial technology incubator and quantitative trading startup, is seeking a Head of Application Software. This is a full-time position. While we will have office space, there will be no set hours and working remotely the majority of the time is an option.

Skills & Requirements

Engineering/CS/Science/Math degree.
Very strong programming skills.
Preferably 1-5 years work experience.
Potential for CTO-track role in approximately one year.
No prior finance or economics experience necessary.

About MANA Partners, LLC

Founded by Manoj Narang — the founder and former CEO of Tradeworx Inc. and an internationally recognized expert in quantitative trading, MANA offers a unique ground-floor opportunity for rapid learning and advancement, extensive and direct interaction with senior management, and meaningful participation in the growth and success of the venture.

We currently have employees in Denver, CO and NYC.

Many RenTech topics have been covered https://quantlabs.net/blog/?s=rentech

Some Intel standard Linux tuning tools for C++: https://software.intel.com/en-us/intel-vtune-amplifier-xe

Here is interesting Ray Dahlio’s Bridgewater hire videos

http://www.bwater.com/home/careers/technology-hires.aspx
Dan the engineer talks generally about algo streaming in Scala. Another Lauren shows how they would collaborate. I know I would not fit cause I ain’t that smart like at this intellectual level.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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BEST PAID quant study physics

Why BEST quant studies physics

I just posted a video on why physicists are wanted by hedge funds and other financial trading operations. Based on how they think and are taught in school, they are pretty well the profession that most high paying Quant shops want for their research capabilities. Many will argue it but it’s a fact Jack.

 

Watch this video here

 

Hedging demos in C++ Meetup

I have my upcoming hedging demos to be done in C++ TONIGHT at 8 PM Eastern standard time! Do realize that this online event will be hosted on Google Hangout via YouTube. I will post the stream link within an hour of the start time so hang tight.

 

Demo info is here

This video will be recorded but removed once complete. This means it will only be available to my Quant Elite members so there will be no public video playback. It is one of the many benefits that I host for my members.

 

As I move into more sensitive and secretive areas of my research in high-frequency trading, these sort of topics will become more exclusive for those that are willing to go behind the pay wall. For instance, my next area of research will involve order books used by the highly secretive trading Industry. I doubt I’ll ever talk about it again or even mention it when asked.

 

Bryan

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Study says men ain’t so smart at math

Study says men ain’t so smart at math

This came out thanks to this article but I never said i was any smarter than 1+1

https://theweek.com/speedreads/562458/new-study-finds-that-men-tend-think-theyre-better-math-than-actually-are

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Longitudinal Study in Modeling Yield Structure in 3D Meetup Video by Paul Cottrell

Longitudinal Study in Modeling Yield Structure in 3D Meetup Video by Paul Cottrell

This was a long video hosted by Paul Cottrell

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CHECK OUT THIS INDEPTH STUDY ON EXIT STRATEGIES FOR TRADERS

 

CHECK OUT THIS INDEPTH STUDY ON EXIT STRATEGIES FOR TRADERS

Easily one of the most complicated aspects to any trader for optimal profit

http://algotradingindia.blogspot.in/2014/08/indepth-study-on-exits-strategies-for.html

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Home stretch for quant math study to build a profitable trading strategy or systematic model

Home stretch for quant math study to build a profitable trading strategy or systematic model

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Study finds hedge fund firms launching many funds tend to underperform between 3 to 5% p.a. after adjusting for risk

Study finds hedge fund firms launching many funds tend to underperform between 3 to 5% p.a. after adjusting for risk

Study at Singapore Management University has found that hedge fund firms that manage several hedge funds tend to underperform compared to their counterparts that are managing less or only one hedge fund.

As a business entity, raising capital or assets is a fundamental function of any hedge funds. But while some hedge funds are focused in expanding their assets under management, there are some hedge funds that are geared towards investment performance.

To read more about this article visit this website:http://www.opalesque.com/640142/Study_finds_hedge_fund_firms_launching_many014.html

 

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A new study has found that hedge fund firms that manage several hedge funds tend to underperform compared to their counterparts that are managing less or only one hedge fund. The underperformance is between 3 to 5% per year after adjusting for risk.

“These findings are strongest for firms offering funds that pursue many distinct strategies, invest in a variety of geographical regions, locate in a gamut of countries, and offer different base currencies. Our results allow fund investors to distinguish, ex-ante, firms that focus on delivering alpha from those that focus on gathering assets…

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And that completes the study of linear algebra and calculus, now build an open source trading platform and bridge with Matlab 2011a

And that completes the study of linear algebra and calculus, now build an open source trading platform and bridge with Matlab 2011a

Onto the next step of building my open source trading platform. Sorry I won’t tell you what that is due to entering into trade secrets as well as using Matlab 2011 to bridge the custom models into strategy to be used with this trading platform. These are very exciting days as I enter the real pure quant research. These will help generate a new slew of model reports for the monthly subscription service which will go commercial in a time soon.

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