Trying to add another arrow to my quiver, so would be interested in hearing what courses (if any) you guys have used that have helped you in your fundamental equity roles.
Heard a lot of people use python but unsure where to start and how to apply to fundamental role.
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For HF analysts looking to enhance their coding skills, particularly in Python, there are several resources that can be highly beneficial. Here are some tailored recommendations based on the needs of someone in a fundamental equity role:
Python for Finance (Udemy): This course is specifically designed for professionals in the finance sector. It covers Python basics and progresses to more complex topics such as data analysis and financial algorithms.
Python Workout: 50 ten-minute exercises (Book by Reuven M. Lerner): This book is excellent for building your Python skills through short, intensive exercises. It's great for someone with a busy schedule.
DataCamp’s Python Programmer Track: This online platform offers a comprehensive learning path for Python, focusing on data manipulation and analysis which are crucial for equity research.
Coursera’s Python and Statistics for Financial Analysis: This course is tailored for financial analysis, teaching Python alongside statistical concepts, which can be directly applied to fundamental equity analysis.
Introduction to Python for Finance (The Python Quants): This course offers a deep dive into Python for financial data science, backtesting trading strategies, and algorithmic trading, all of which are valuable for a fundamental analyst.
Each of these courses provides a solid foundation in Python, with practical applications that can enhance your analytical capabilities in a fundamental equity HF role.
Sources: Q&A: Non-Target School to Portfolio Manager at a Top Hedge Fund – 6 Years Out of Undergrad, R vs. Python in a fundamental equity HF?, Q&A: Former Long/Short Research Analyst at Top HF -> VP of Growth Equities at BB, High School....now what? AM career??, 0 to pseudo quant real quick - analytical skills for juniors with finance background
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In all honesty, is coding really that useful for HF roles? I'd rather use the same time refining my modelling skills further....
It is absolutely useful…
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