Thanks Magna and Barron for reinstating the thread.
I was beginning to wonder.
Moderators/Admin,Quote from riskarb:
Convert and discount arbitrage, risk arbitrage, equities, futures, exotic options. It's really not that time-consuming nor difficult. It doesn't require a hard-science background, but it helps.
Some pick it up very quickly, some never do. I know some very sharp ppl with hard-science backgrounds who can't get the concept of volatility, let alone the more advanced concepts.
I think the important thing is to not rush the process. Mastering the more exotic concepts aren't necessary to trade well. Learn p/c parity, synthetics, vol smile characteristics; and above all else, know your risk before making a trade.