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Anyone preparing for quant interviews must develop depth across several skill areas and know how to apply theory in a practical setting.

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Python emerges as the most desirable programming language for quant roles across the board, though pricing teams have a (very slight) preference for C++. After coding, a cluster of foundational maths ...

Python libraries like Pandas, NumPy, and Polars simplify data handling and analysis for algorithmic trading. Tools such as TA‑Lib, pandas-ta, Backtrader, and VectorBT enable fast strategy testing and ...

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Renaissance Technologies has lost money in its two public funds for the year after a rough October. Quants started October on a losing streak but, on average, recovered by the end of the month. Early ...