<t>ETFs are traded on the stock exchanges just like equities. Brokerage commission is the only cost in the secondary market, however most of them charge a fee indirectly (e.g. 0.5%) over a year, but depends on which fund. Might be differences, I know only a few like iShares and Proshares. Be aware o...

<r>QuoteOriginally posted by: playeraside from the shl website does anyone know of a good link which does practice SHL type tests..any banks which have practice tests on their website????I remember Credit Suisse has a sample of a numerical / data interpretation test on their website. It is really si...

If you already have a strong knowledge of finance why do you consider the MS finance?

<t>DCFC: Good post!Maelo: "All models are wrong, some are useful" (George Box)I believe in fundamental analysis because I take a longer term perspective. My current bankroll isn't really big enough for daytrading (with the use of e.g. TA) to make any sense. Profits will be eaten up by brokerage fees...

Just some general forum advice, remove your email from your post unless you want tons of spam. Robots pick it up...Activate Personal Messages insteadAnyway good luck in your quest for tutoring

<t>Very different. QF employs stochastic calculus, for pricing derivatives etc...as well as sophisticated time series techniques to measure e.g. volatility.Technical analysis applies very little statistics, but moving average etc. TA can sometimes be useful for market timing. I personally think most...

What kind of material are you looking for?I remember I did a M&A case on it incl. valuation.

QuoteOriginally posted by: playerDuffyBy numercay skills is that mental arithmetic they are talking about eg 3/8 of 58 If not more specified, I would guess something like that yes

<t>The decisive point is what kind of cash flow you are using (discounting)I suspect this to be some kind of a company valuation. If you have a cash flow to equity, use cost of equity as the discount rate (compute e.g. by CAPM or some other model)If you have a cash flow to the firm, use the cost of ...

I recommend you to take a look at: www.damodaran.com for some references on these issues. Damodaran's website is loaded with good material related to valuation. I also recommend his books.

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: player2 questions1) When people talk about above average numeracy skills required what do they mean2) When people state extra curicular activities ( martial arts preferred) what are they getting at......... (I'm going to have to fight my way to get to the top????)1. Bas...

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: math9Can u guys recommend any preparatory materials for those shitty puzzles.You'll probably find something useful if you browse the Brainteaser forum here at WilmottSome books worth considering could be:- Heard on the Street: Quantitative Questions from Wall Street Job...

Anything is possible!Good luck mounirdj with your career shift and future endeavours

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: MainframesHi,My background is a new phd in theoretical physics. I've sat in on maths finance course and have a basic graps of options and black scholes but there's lots of room to improve and I can read and do exercies to get even better. I can use maple, but there's to...

Some nice thoughts jfuqua.I agree. In a nutshell, a MBA from a top school is effectively a quality stamp. I wonder if anyone has succesfully tried to market their acceptance to a top school MBA program in the quest for a job (without the actual degree)