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Inside the Hedge Fund Boot Camps Creating Star Traders

Jun 19, 2024
17:00
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Bloomberg reporter Nishant Kumar discusses hedge fund boot camps shaping star traders. They explore the competitive industry, rise of in-house training programs, successful training strategies, and challenges faced by aspiring traders.
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  • Hedge funds rely on in-house boot camps to nurture future star traders.
  • Talent scarcity pushes hedge funds to build internal teams for risk management and higher returns.

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The Competitive World of Hedge Funds

In the high-pressure world of hedge funds, where risk and reward go hand in hand, the industry has seen significant growth over the past two decades, managing billions of dollars and creating numerous billionaires. However, the stressful and competitive environment, coupled with the need for constant high performance, means that hedge funds have resorted to creating in-house training programs to cultivate top talent instead of relying solely on seasoned professionals from investment banks.

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