Chat With Traders 011: Zach Hurwitz – Using VWAP to Gauge Where the Big Boys Interact with Markets, and How to Exploit Trading Technology
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Mar 11, 2015 AI Snips
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Graduation During 2008 Financial Crisis
- Zach Hurwitz graduated from Tufts University in 2008 during a volatile market.
- This time provided unique opportunities and challenges for a new trader.
Algorithmic Trading's Impact
- Early in his career, Zach observed a growing awareness of algorithmic trading's impact.
- This "dark matter" of the markets sparked his interest in systematic trading.
Switching to Economics
- Zach switched his major to economics after observing the news and market events.
- He was drawn to trading's independence and the direct link between effort and compensation.