Recent content by fat tail

Long time lurker looking for some input. I am early 30s, assistant PM on a L/S ETF strategy. Sparing the drama, we took some serious blows (AUM) being part of the bank that went through the most trouble this year, hence putting the feelers out...you know when you're becoming overhead. Is...

Every couple of years my firm sends me to a Prometric testing center in Chicago where I sit in front of the computer answering brainless questions. You USED to be able to click through the info quickly until you got to a question and then easily figure out the answer -- all in all, taking...

For the past couple years I have worked as an associate role for large Chicago institution in their portfolio management group (long only). I have little desire to continue down this path, becoming a PM and managing other people's emotions...I mean money. I have been in the business since...