Is it possible "MFE to Fundamental Asset Management/Hedge Fund".

Is it possible to complete a MFE/MFM(quant focused) from a top college(Columbia,MIT etc) and then transit into Long/Short ,Credit ,Fundamental shops. If I complete CFA during the MFE will I not have a shot at both quant and fundamental firms.

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