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Hi all,I would like to know what a quantitative trader job is. The difference between this kind of trading and another one, trader on derivatives for example.Thank you for your reply.

I believe a quant trader is one who uses mathematical methods to trade. the same as algorithmic / program trading if I've not mistaken. It's more of a trading methodology than anything.A derivatives trader, well, trades derivatives - options, futures, swaps etc. It talks about the asset he is trading as opposed to the how he goes about trading it. Hope it helps.

Then a quant trader can trade on any products? It seems clear.Thanks

Is trading by technical analysis quant trading? ;P

I think there are 3 classes of quantitative traders. Algorithmic, Quantitative, MathematicalAlgorithmic traders use programs to try and achieve efficient execution and minimise market impact. Popular models include VWAP, TWAP.Quantitative trading involves trading purely based on statistical and mathematical patterns. This is a money generation area which is different when contrasted with algorithmic trading. Mathematical trading would probably be classes as option/volatility tradingRVP

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QuoteOriginally posted by: RVP1234I think there are 3 classes of quantitative traders. Algorithmic, Quantitative, MathematicalAlgorithmic traders use programs to try and achieve efficient execution and minimise market impact. Popular models include VWAP, TWAP.Quantitative trading involves trading purely based on statistical and mathematical patterns. This is a money generation area which is different when contrasted with algorithmic trading. Mathematical trading would probably be classes as option/volatility tradingRVPI love names-giving. Like its not John, its Johnny...

QuoteOriginally posted by: jomniIs trading by technical analysis quant trading? ;PYeseven if the signals used can be naive (vol breakout patterns or moving averages) quantitative risk allocation makes the difference between a winning and a losing fund.Moreover technical analysis systems are usually managed by complex machine learning algorithms.