<t>If both A and B show together (not in a sequence), If A shows a red ball, his possible gain is: 3*(1/2) + (-2)*(1/2) = 3/2 - 1 = 1/2If A shows a blue ball, his possible gain is: 1*(1/2) + (-2)*(1/2) = 1/2 - 1 = -1/2If B shows a red ball, his possible gain is: 2*(1/2) + (-3)*(1/2) = 1 - 3/2 = -1/2...

<r>Zmei, thats a very nice explanation. I will keep that in mind <E>:-)</E>.As Veeru said, luck too plays a part. But I guess thats the noise part for which no one knows its exact absolute size and reason. One of the reasons can be hard work as well. People who think they were unlucky to miss out on...

<t>Hi Everyone,Just wanted to hear from you all on this issue. Is hard work and dedication the key to a successful and long career? Or do the 'tortoises' with their slow and steady approach tend to outperform the 'rabbits' in the long run.It seems the job function also decides the kind of approach p...

<t>This is an interesting topic. And is of concern to me as well at this stage of my career (started making plans for my retirement) .If I understand the explanation being offered here, all jobs have an element of 'dead-end' built in them. For example, any financial product or system or even program...

Thank Twofish.Can you please advise if the combination of self study + CQF can bring me at par with MCF or MSc or Phd? Is the requirement for MCF/MSc/ Phd too important for recruiters to consider CQF + self study instead?Thanks in advance

If I learn C++ through self study, is there a chance of landing a developer job in Quant/Trading area? I have the book knowledge of various fields in finance and the work experience of working on various kinds of software applications for financial institutions.Please advise.

no more advise?

<t>QuoteOriginally posted by: DCFCBA used to be a really plum job at banks, near the top of the IT payscale, and seen as a good path to management,So what has happened to the BA role now? Its not considered that important now? How has the industry changed? Also, please advise how effective self stud...

so many views..........but no advise yet

<t>Hi Everyone,Please advise me on career opportunities for me in business analysis in Quant/trading area.I am an engineer from India and did MBA in Canada. Before MBA, I worked as a business systems analyst in software companies in India. After MBA, I worked with a bank in Canada. And now I work wi...

Hi Paparcut,On a lighter note, maybe you should consider interviewing candidates from good universities in India and China . You wont feel so dejected after the interviews .

<t>For example, the following program showed an error in VC ++ express:#include <iostream>int main (){cout << "This is my first C++ program";return 0;}The default directive in VC++ express is #include "stdafx.h"I am not sure what the difference is between the two. The book doesnt suggest anything li...

<t>Hi Everyone,I am planning to learn C++. Bought the book by Stephen Prata. But I find MS VC++ code is different from C++ code. As a novice, I am not aware of the differences. Is it possible to get a free C++ builder/compiler? I tried Borland, but they offer a 14-day trial version only.Please advis...

<t>Hi,I am nowadays researching on MFE programs. Some of the programs offered by top schools like Chicago are very expensive. and some of them are 1 year programs. Do you think these 1 year programs are worth the time and money? I will be an international student. Do you think I should about making ...

<t>Hi,I am nowadays researching on MFE programs. Some of the programs offered by top schools like Chicago are very expensive. and some of them are 1 year programs. Do you think these 1 year programs are worth the time and money? I will be an international student. Do you think I should about making ...