Wondering what the path to a hedge fund looks like from IB in Canada. Are there even any reputable canadian hedge funds? Do you have to move to the US first or could you get there from the Canadian office of a US bank?
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here's what you need to know about the path to a hedge fund from IB in Canada:
Reputable Canadian Hedge Funds:
Path from IB to Hedge Funds:
Moving to the US:
Canadian Offices of US Banks:
For more detailed advice and personal experiences, you might want to explore threads and discussions on Wall Street Oasis related to transitioning from Canadian IB to hedge funds.
Sources: IBD Barriers to Entry For Canadians and How to Overcome Them, IBD Barriers to Entry For Canadians and How to Overcome Them, Walk me through the Canadian IB sector, Investment Banking to a Hedge fund... Can You Make the Jump?, Allianz Global Investors Graduate Programme vs IB?
canada is devoid of reputable hedge funds. many firms dont even trade in the canadian market from what i know.
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