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by arghya
November 22nd, 2006, 10:00 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Why ETFs are popular in US
Replies: 2
Views: 87683

Why ETFs are popular in US

<t>Hi all,Can any one throw some lights on this? I know ETF is cheaper strategy to implement, can be short sold but still I believe there are certain advantages that an ETF offers to institutional clients so they prefer it. It mostly related to market micro structures, at least I believe.Any comment...
by arghya
November 22nd, 2006, 9:49 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Where am I heading?
Replies: 8
Views: 88931

Where am I heading?

<t>You have said that u will be doing MS in Fin. Engg. from NYC. Its a good choice considering your background. After completing, u can get a risk management job in any reputed IB. From there a good option would be shifting to hedge fund as a portfolio maneger, if possible. However, what I said r al...
by arghya
October 24th, 2006, 5:44 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Advanced Market Maker Course - equities
Replies: 3
Views: 90260

Advanced Market Maker Course - equities

<t>Hey gentinex,Thats an amazing info.......Can u tell me whether such opportunities are available in UK, especially in London? I'm asking so coz getting a work permit in US is very difficult, as compared to UK...atleast u can rope with HSMP and holidaymakers status in UK which is not possible in US...
by arghya
October 20th, 2006, 4:39 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Need advice - oxford vs NYU courant.
Replies: 13
Views: 92448

Need advice - oxford vs NYU courant.

<t>dj99b,Thanks for your courteous reply. I know math fin is a completely different entity. I have a sound understanding of stochastic calculus and its application to option pricings. In fact my job profile is to work with few institutions to hedge their portfolio and very often I have to use variou...
by arghya
October 20th, 2006, 4:30 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Need advice - oxford vs NYU courant.
Replies: 13
Views: 92448

Need advice - oxford vs NYU courant.

Traderjoe,Would like to remind u that this forum is for exchanging ideas and gathering information....not abusing others. Hope you remember this in future.
by arghya
October 19th, 2006, 5:04 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Need advice - oxford vs NYU courant.
Replies: 13
Views: 92448

Need advice - oxford vs NYU courant.

<t>Well, no where I've mentioned the certainty to get into these two programes. I have run thru respective websites and came to know that Oxford offers MSc in Math Fin throu its continuing education department. And to get an admission, you have to pass a test on math(available on the site only). The...
by arghya
October 17th, 2006, 4:13 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Need advice - oxford vs NYU courant.
Replies: 13
Views: 92448

Need advice - oxford vs NYU courant.

Many thanks to all of you.As per US Visa rule, I'm authorized to work up to 20hours a week.Based on standerd of living expense, NY seems better than UK.Let c what happens.
by arghya
October 16th, 2006, 7:50 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Need advice - oxford vs NYU courant.
Replies: 13
Views: 92448

Need advice - oxford vs NYU courant.

<t>I'm from India, having three years of experience with investment managemnet industry in sales and marketing. Recently cleared CFA level-1. Undergraduate in engineering. Would like to do advanced course on mathematical finance. So I've choosen two institutes, one is oxford another one is courant. ...
by arghya
August 2nd, 2006, 5:30 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Cass - MSc - QF
Replies: 1
Views: 96745

Cass - MSc - QF

Please somebody here to tell me about the placement of Cass MSc - QF????Please give some useful advices.
by arghya
August 1st, 2006, 11:26 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: How is Cass MSc - QF
Replies: 1
Views: 96780

How is Cass MSc - QF

Can nybody tell how is the Cass MSc - QF? I've gone thru their syllabus...seems quite structured. How about placements?I'll be joing there in this september. Kindly reply. Thank you
by arghya
June 6th, 2006, 7:06 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: What to do....Please help.
Replies: 3
Views: 102920

What to do....Please help.

<t>Hi All,Can anybody throw some lights on the followings. 1. MSc - Investment Management - Cass Business School. 2. MSc - Finance - Cass3. MSc - International Securities - ICMA4. MiF - London Business School.Which one among them is better, in terms of job prospects. I live in Mumbai, India and havi...
by arghya
June 6th, 2006, 7:04 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: What to do....Please help.
Replies: 0
Views: 102216

What to do....Please help.

<t>Hi All,Can anybody throw some lights on the followings. 1. MSc - Investment Management - Cass Business School. 2. MSc - Finance - Cass3. MSc - International Securities - ICMA4. MiF - London Business School.Which one among them is better, in terms of job prospects. I live in Mumbai, India and havi...
by arghya
May 5th, 2006, 9:38 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Which is better
Replies: 8
Views: 107788

Which is better

Hi flank,I dont know u. Who is this abu? And wat abt this dee simpsons??I'm completely cluless man!!!
by arghya
May 5th, 2006, 6:31 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Which is better
Replies: 8
Views: 107788

Which is better

<t>Hi Jomie,Its my pleasure to hear from you. I appriciate your patience to read the whole msg. Do you stay in London? I'm thinking for applying HSMP to get a permit in UK.I completely agree with you regarding work permit. In US, it is next to impossible. Comparatively UK might be easier. What do yo...
by arghya
May 5th, 2006, 6:25 am
Forum: Careers Forum
Topic: Which is better
Replies: 8
Views: 107788

Which is better

I need to rectify that I'm heading the Mumbai Corporate and Institutional Sales dept where Four people reports to me. Mathew, you are absolutely right. Even in India also one has to have 8-10 yrs of exp. t obe promoted as Head.
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