15 year old trying to get a Non-compensating internship in Toronto

I am a 15 year old seeking an internship at any IB firm,hedge fund or wealth management. I have emailed and left voice messages to around 15-30 Asset Management firm's. I have only gotten one message back. Its been a month and summer is fast approaching.I am confused and don't know what to do at the moment.

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I'd enjoy your summer. Dude, your 15...unless you have someone in your immediate family who works at an IB, HF or AM firm, and even then, it is highly unlikely you will get an internship.

 

Although I love the enthusiasm. I worked at least part time hours since I was 13 I recommend doing something more creative or productive then getting a job/internship. Learn programming, explore other fields, start a business, etc...

Because when you're in a room full of smart people, smart suddenly doesn't matter—interesting is what matters.
 
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OP, I admire your gumption for being 15 and leaving messages at "15-30 asset management firms." The problem is, without someone in one of those funds already knowing you, I doubt any firm believes that a 15 year old will be able to bring much to the table. Don't worry if nothing pans out, I was washing bird crap off boats when I was 15.

Keep up the good work, and be patient. You'll have the next 40+ years of your life to stare at a computer screen, anyway.

On a side note, there was really just one pair of assets I was worried about acquiring/managing when I was 15. Get your older brother or friend to tell you about them.

"Death smiles at us all. All a man can do is smile back."
 

15?! Go find a restaurant job and develop your skills washing dishes and tables. Then when you become old enough to work in IB you'll already have experience being somebodies bitch :)

 

I did hit the books big time before I called if not I would have needed another set of balls to call without knowing how or what I can contribute.

 

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