Comments on: Proprietary Trading: Careers, Recruiting, Salaries, and Top Firms https://mergersandinquisitions.com/proprietary-trading/ Discover How to Get Into Investment Banking Wed, 22 Feb 2023 19:40:12 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 By: M&I - Brian https://mergersandinquisitions.com/proprietary-trading/#comment-791400 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 19:40:12 +0000 https://www.mergersandinquisitions.com/?p=30416#comment-791400 In reply to Adrian Lazarciuc.

Sorry, I’m not sure about that one (and sorry for the long delay here – your comment didn’t appear in the admin interface initially). I think with the current crypto market, it will be tough to find good/legitimate prop trading firms, so it might be better to start elsewhere.

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By: Adrian Lazarciuc https://mergersandinquisitions.com/proprietary-trading/#comment-783050 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 19:39:41 +0000 https://www.mergersandinquisitions.com/?p=30416#comment-783050 Hey Brian ,

I ve been trying to find a good prop firm that trades crypto and was wondering if you had any insight
The ones mentioned around are FTMO , 5% ers and a few others the only issue with this ones for me they dont seem to have a training programme

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By: M&I - Brian https://mergersandinquisitions.com/proprietary-trading/#comment-769979 Wed, 23 Nov 2022 22:35:50 +0000 https://www.mergersandinquisitions.com/?p=30416#comment-769979 In reply to Grant.

Thanks. We don’t really track trading platforms on this site because most of our audience is interested in deal-based roles such as investment banking and private equity. The trading articles are more like supplemental topics.

Honestly, I would probably not pursue this route unless you actually want to “trade” (i.e., trade frequently all day) rather than use a long-term / buy-and-hold strategy. Most of these platforms are geared toward people who want to be day traders. But I’m honestly not sure of the best options or the specific companies/platforms in Canada.

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By: Grant https://mergersandinquisitions.com/proprietary-trading/#comment-769825 Fri, 18 Nov 2022 16:15:11 +0000 https://www.mergersandinquisitions.com/?p=30416#comment-769825 Hello Brian…..great insight, great read. I’m wondering if you could advise on a professional advanced trading platform thats available to a retired business executive that understands corporate business from the top down. I have no intentions of re-entering university at my age but however, I find trading and investing in public companies a challenge and rewarding. I have an understanding of technical programs……career was developing technology companies within various industries. I’m located in Canada and find resources limited outside of a typical bank related high fee sevices and limited technical information.
Would appreciate your comment.
Thank you.

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By: M&I - Brian https://mergersandinquisitions.com/proprietary-trading/#comment-766029 Wed, 12 Oct 2022 17:30:01 +0000 https://www.mergersandinquisitions.com/?p=30416#comment-766029 In reply to *Thomas Egan.

??? I’m not sure I understand your question. We don’t post actual jobs here, just descriptions of different career paths and industries.

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By: *Thomas Egan https://mergersandinquisitions.com/proprietary-trading/#comment-765817 Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:36:15 +0000 https://www.mergersandinquisitions.com/?p=30416#comment-765817 I have been in research and trading for over 30 years, looking for a good prop trading opportunity
Registered Securities analyst primarily trading Stocks options and ETFs

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By: N https://mergersandinquisitions.com/proprietary-trading/#comment-735020 Sun, 27 Mar 2022 05:05:29 +0000 https://www.mergersandinquisitions.com/?p=30416#comment-735020 In reply to M&I – Brian.

I see, thanks Brian!

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By: M&I - Brian https://mergersandinquisitions.com/proprietary-trading/#comment-733865 Thu, 10 Mar 2022 18:03:11 +0000 https://www.mergersandinquisitions.com/?p=30416#comment-733865 In reply to N.

If you’ve already done an S&T internship at a bank, you probably have the background required to get into prop trading. Just aim for actual trader roles that require no programming/math or less programming/math. I would start by networking and finding firms to apply to in your area and consider a Master’s degree / further education only if you don’t get much traction when networking with these firms.

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By: N https://mergersandinquisitions.com/proprietary-trading/#comment-733798 Sat, 05 Mar 2022 05:26:55 +0000 https://www.mergersandinquisitions.com/?p=30416#comment-733798 Hi Brian, thanks for the article! I am a final year business undergraduate (finance major) who is keen on pursuing a career in trading. As I do not have a technical background, would you have any advice on how I can break into prop trading? (Should I be exploring relevant masters programmes or would networking be the most important?) I have completed a S&T internship at a bank. Would appreciate any advice!

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By: M&I - Brian https://mergersandinquisitions.com/proprietary-trading/#comment-733094 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 22:28:52 +0000 https://www.mergersandinquisitions.com/?p=30416#comment-733094 In reply to Tommy.

Please see: https://mergersandinquisitions.com/sales-trading-resumes/

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