Dayson Capital

boro45 · Mar 5, 2007

I'm looking to gather some information about Dayson Capital. I've come across just one other post from BhillYachtsman who took a job managing a portfolio remotely for them.

I am set to interview with them this week and would like to hear from anyone with direct or indirect knowledge of Dayson.

Thanks.

rawman74 · Mar 5, 2007

What is their business model? I forgot I applied with them and filled out their questionaire. I have an interview with them as well.

boro45 · Mar 6, 2007

That can all be found on their website: www.daysoncapital.com

rawman74 · Mar 6, 2007

I've looked at the site before. They require a capital contribution from the trader right?

volente_00 · Mar 6, 2007

Quote from rawman74:

What is their business model? I forgot I applied with them and filled out their questionaire. I have an interview with them as well.

Why are you interviewing with someone who requires you to put up money to trade ? You should be the one interviewing them in order to see if they are sound enough to hold your deposit.

boro45 · Mar 6, 2007

Quote from rawman74:

I've looked at the site before. They require a capital contribution from the trader right?

No, they do not require a capital contribution. From what I understand, they are looking to bring on some new traders in an entry level role (not sure how many) and teach them to trade their methodology(ies), etc. Somewhat similar to the Turtles of Richard Dennis in the 80s.

Copernicus · Mar 6, 2007

Quote from rawman74:

I've looked at the site before. They require a capital contribution from the trader right?

dont you love that banner on the bottom ....

status - currently closed to new investors?

one might start think of them in the same cat as Moore, Caxton and Perry :-)

chop shops should be prohibited from having capital, asset management, etc in their names..

Steelhead · Mar 6, 2007

whats up with that website?

volente_00 · Mar 6, 2007

Quote from boro45:

No, they do not require a capital contribution. From what I understand, they are looking to bring on some new traders in an entry level role (not sure how many) and teach them to trade their methodology(ies), etc. Somewhat similar to the Turtles of Richard Dennis in the 80s.

On their website it speaks of a capital contribution and also they list rates. If you are trading strictly the firms money, why are rates even published ?

boro45 · Mar 6, 2007

Quote from volente_00:

On their website it speaks of a capital contribution and also they list rates. If you are trading strictly the firms money, why are rates even published ?

I am not interviewing for a position in the Pilot Program as listed on their website.

The Quantitative PM role listed there is what I think BhillYachtsman is/was doing with them.

This is something different.

And I fail to see how a fund's status as open or closed leads to a conclusion about its legitimacy.

You know what? Nevermind. Clearly this has not been an effective way to gather any information on the company.