High Schooler trying to break into Asset Management (SERIOUS)
I (16M) dream to become a portfolio manager for either a hedge fund or in asset management. I’m currently entering grade 12 and theres no chance I will be able to get into an Ivy League. What should I study in university? I was thinking about doing a double major in Econ and Stats, or doing a Business program. Also, should I try getting an internship right now? Overall, I’m just curious as to what I should be doing to secure such a position.
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Get laid and touch grass
just read as many books and articles as you can. Don't worry about internships yet
Econ stats is fine, as is CS or math.
I would focus on getting into the best university you can and look at what schools that are semi targets or targets you can transfer into before you graduate.
yeah thats a great idea, thanks for the advice!
I'd recommend STEM field (Math & Computer Science) instead of Econ/Finance. Econ/Finance concepts are really easy to understand and grasp quickly (relative to math and comp sci). You can then do CFA and use it to broad brush a layer of econ/finance/investing on top of having smarter brain from having studied STEM. Learning to code and program will go a long way I think.
Advice from Person Working in AM (SERIOUS)
Stop jerkin it to the Wolf of Wall St and go get some play
No chance of getting into an Ivy League, you say?
I’m gonna actually do this now that you mention it
Focus on one step at a time. It's good that you have these ambitions at such an early age, but for all you know your career path could change and you could be doing something else entirely; so be open-minded to other possibilities and don't dismiss anything outright.
My advice would be to focus on the things you can control (Getting into a Target school, securing an internship, etc.) instead of focusing on something 10+ years down the line.
Best of luck.
You're still really young and shouldn't worry too much about it. That being said, if you want to be a prodigy in college here are some things that will help:
Doing any to these things in the early years of college should help you land a relevant internship.
Considering you didn't start preparing for an asset management career in Middle School or earlier, Good luck my friend
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