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Passion and knowledge of the markets ie they've read books about it in their free time.

A fit in terms of investing philosophy. If i have a value shop, I don't want really want an options day trader or someone trying to play off market psychology.

 

1) Internships 2) School 3) Gpa 4) Extra Curriculars, leadership roles are the only that matter 5) Personality (social, type-A, fun) 6) Passion for financial markets (Investing experience) 7) Knowledge of technicals 8) Doesn't puss out on a theory when shit hits the fan 9) Humble attitude 10) Not in it for the wrong reasons

 

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