Recent content by driven

i joined this forum a while back with intentions to master the markets....after some time off im back. my question is, am i better off spread betting from an account at home or security of a job at an investment bank? for all you forum members that either trade or spread bet from home, are any...

cheers pboyles catch you again.

"So why try to buck the trend, do what daddy did." I studied science A level, have an interest in financial markets and I like analysis, so why not? "sure ....a month or to should do it .....9 weeks tops ...." Its what i want to do as a chosen career, and like anything in life, its hard...

I am not at a top university. I want to set up an account and start trading, have looked at spread betting, IG index but read some negative comments about both IG and City Index. I do have capital to start trading, but currently do not have access as it is in trust. Believe me, I would love to...

Thanks for that Tim, I have considered switching since I am at a non target.

I can do math quickly. Whilst shadowing, I was tested at 7am every morning and asked to do simple arithmetic calculations quickly..it made me realize that I needed to pull socks up as it were, so I hope the book can be of some use...

"You’ll also need to be able to demonstrate lightning fast mental arithmetic and exposure to and genuine comprehension of the more esoteric financial models currently being utilised. You’ll also need to be socially acceptable and reasonably polished intellectually in addition to being...

"No you don't...you probably just like to think so !" My father was a broker. I had an assessment centre with top ib last year. I was insufficiently prepared and as a result, didn't get internship. I also had a week at an AM firm shadowing a trader and visiting IBs observing different...

Hi all, What are my chances of getting into a trading firm /hedge fund/ investment bank without a degree? I am studying accounting and finance, but find the pace of lectures slow and I am very impatient with study. I have excellent A levels. If I were to approach various firms / hedge...