How do you figure out which equity investing style fits you best?

I often see people say that when choosing between different styles of equity investing, you need to understand your own strengths and what type of thinking you enjoy.

For example, maybe someone who enjoys thinking about positioning, expectations, and the psychology of other market participants would prefer a MM HF environment, while someone who enjoys deeper fundamental work might prefer LO.

For people who have worked across different investing styles, how do you actually figure out which one suits you best? Are there particular personality traits, strengths, or ways of thinking that tend to fit certain styles?

Curious how people identified what they enjoyed most, especially early in their careers.

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You learn the process you’re exposed to. Many PMs at MMs have processes which are alien to each other.

LO vs HF tends to be more about lifestyle than a firm commitment to an investment philosophy 

 

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