Incoming IB SA 25, advice for HF

I'm an incoming SA 25 for a MM IB, what do I need to do to get to the HF industry? I'm becoming more and more interested in investing and don't think that PE would be right for me. I'm looking to start prepping for HF once I finish my MSF and start FT in IB.

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