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In-depth guides and interview preparation articles from our knowledge base: firm-specific test walkthroughs, strategies, and trading concepts.
A Day in the Life of a Quant Trader
Discover what a typical day looks like for a quant trader, from pre-market preparation to after-hours analysis.
What Is Quant Trading?
Quant trading explained: how it works, the main strategies, trader vs researcher vs developer, the major firms, salaries by region, and how to break in.
Old Mission Capital Interview Guide
A stage-by-stage guide to the Old Mission Capital interview, for trading, research and engineering roles.
Belvedere Trading Interview Guide
A stage-by-stage guide to the Belvedere Trading interview, from the online assessment to the Chicago superday.
Chicago Trading Company Interview Guide
A stage-by-stage guide to the Chicago Trading Company interview for trading and engineering roles.
DV Trading Interview Guide
A stage-by-stage guide to the DV Trading interview, from the recruiter screen to the desk-dependent final round.
Five Rings Interview Guide
A stage-by-stage guide to the Five Rings interview, including the rapid-fire mental maths screen that eliminates most candidates.
Geneva Trading Interview Guide
A stage-by-stage guide to the Geneva Trading interview, from the HackerRank assessment to the final round.
Two Sigma Interview Guide
A stage-by-stage guide to the Two Sigma interview for research, trading and engineering roles.
XTX Markets Interview Guide
A stage-by-stage guide to the XTX Markets interview for quantitative research and software engineering roles.
Tower Research Capital Interview Guide
A complete step-by-step guide to the Tower Research Capital interview process for trading and quant roles.
DRW Interview Guide
A step-by-step guide to the DRW trading interview process for quantitative trading roles.
IMC Launchpad: The Complete Interview Guide
IMC Launchpad is a 2-day discovery program for second-year students that fast-tracks standout participants into IMC's internship pipeline. Learn who it's for, how the selection and assessment process works, what the interview rounds look like, and how to prepare.
Jump Trading Interview Guide
A detailed step-by-step guide to the Jump Trading interview process, covering the trader, quant researcher, and core developer tracks.
Hudson River Trading Interview Guide
A stage-by-stage guide to the Hudson River Trading interview, from the HackerRank online assessment through the math, coding, and strategy-game onsite rounds.
Best Books for Trading and Quantitative Finance Interviews
This guide highlights the best books for breaking into proprietary trading and quantitative finance. It covers interview prep, quantitative theory, trading intuition, and where to start.
Quant Interview Questions for Trading Interviews
Quantitative finance and trading interviews often feature probability puzzles and logic brainteasers that test your reasoning under pressure. This guide explains why firms use them, how to solve them efficiently, and how to train effectively with Tradermath.
Mastering Sequence Problems: The Definitive Guide to Pattern Recognition in Trading Interviews
Sequence recognition tests are a key part of trading firm interviews. Learn why they matter, what patterns to expect, and how to train your pattern recognition with the Tradermath Sequence Trainer.
Mental Arithmetic Practice: Guide to Getting Faster and Smarter with Numbers
Master mental arithmetic through structured practice. Learn calculation shortcuts, trading-style drills, and tools to improve your speed and accuracy for interviews.
The Ultimate Guide to Quant Trading Interviews
The only interview guide you'll ever need. Step-by-step guide to the quant trading interview process, with tips for each stage: from CV screening to superdays.
All Options Interview Guide
A detailed guide to the All Options trading interview process.
Mako Trading Interview Guide
A complete walkthrough of Mako Trading’s quantitative trading interview process.
Virtu Financial Interview Guide
A step-by-step guide of the Virtu Financial interview proces for trading roles.
Maverick Derivatives Interview Guide
A full guide to the Maverick Derivatives interview process.
Jane Street Interview Guide
Everything you need to know about the Jane Street trading interview.
Maven Securities Interview Guide
A comprehensive guide to all the different stages of the Maven Securities trading interview.
Akuna Capital Interview Guide
A detailed step-by-step interview guide for the Akuna Capital trading interview.
A step-by-step guide: converting Fractions to Decimals
This guide provides a step-by-step method for mentally converting fractions to decimals, complete with detailed examples and practical tips.
Susquehanna International Group (SIG) Interview Guide
Full interview guide for the Susquehanna International Group trading interview.
Acing the Da Vinci Trading Interview
A comprehensive guide to the interview process of Da Vinci Trading
How to play 'Make me a Market'
A detailed guide to excelling in this challenging but fun part of the trading interview process.
Navigating the Flow Traders Interview
This guide is crafted to offer you a thorough walkthrough of every aspect of the Flow Traders Interview process.
Everything you need to know about the IMC Interview
A stage-by-stage guide to IMC Trading's recruitment, covering the trader pipeline in full plus the separate paths for software engineering, FPGA, quant research and India campus hiring.