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Derivatives Mandate: Why Futures and Options Are Non-Negotiable for Quant Trading Firms
The romanticized image of a trader in quant trading firms, running on gut instinct and adrenaline, is a ghost of a bygone era
Bryan Downing
Jul 1812 min read


Why Real Futures Data is a Protected Treasure and How to Access It
In the sprawling, hyper-fast digital landscape of modern finance, data is more than just information; it is the lifeblood of every...
Bryan Downing
Jun 118 min read


Navigating the Proprietary Trading Market: A Engineer's Journey to Millions
This explores the speaker's decision to pursue proprietary trading in futures and options as a path to significant wealth and early retireme
Bryan Downing
Apr 36 min read


Unveiling the Inner Workings: A Glimpse into Options Futures and Derivatives Trading at Optiver
Optiver is a market maker that trades a wide range of financial instruments across various asset classes. These include equities, fixed inco
Bryan Downing
Jan 62 min read
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