Which investing strategy and style Is right for me?

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How do I choose the right hedge fund strategy? How to find which hedge fund strategies best align with your investment style? I am a math major at university with a 3.96 gpa. I want to get into finance but do not want to become a specialized quant who just crunches numbers. I have read some investing books. But I do not want to pursue a career in a value HF or other long equity related funds. I have a high risk tolerance and I am more interested in Short-Term Investments. Which investing strategy and style Is right for me? Can anyone recommend a good book on the topic?

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