Possibly interested in going to the "quant" field

[mrgrape]

Hey everyone....I have been curious about the quant field as it seems like its the new field thats going to boom.....

I am currently an undergrad about to transfer to a 4yr focusing on finance because I love trading stocks...

As far as math skills...its average at best...currently taking calculus with an A....

but math is def not my thing.......

Should I go into the quant field...if I don't love math? or should i stay out of it?
Im just curious what kind of undergrads would best fit what you guys are looking for.
Thanks

 

[Andy Nguyen]

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You have to be able to handle/love/like math, programming or having some relevant skills to get into this field. Otherwise, the money isn't there for the taking.

 

[Connor]

I agree with what Andy said.

If you don't like math than quant work probably isn't for you. I would recommend majoring in more than just finance because finance alone doesn't really give you a competitive edge. Double majoring with economics would be interesting.

Look into taking the CFA and get some relevant internships.

 

[mrgrape]

Thanks Andy for that link...and I will read those books if I am deadset on being a quant....but I dont want to pay for those books right now(college student-broke).

I used to love math and was in the honors....but quickly fell back after not using it for sometime.....
Is there possibly any intro website to the world of quants and what it is all about?
I tried to youtube some videos....and came up with algorithims/black box....but still clueless.

 

[Andy Nguyen]

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