How would you answer this question?
Why do you want to go into trading?
Possible answers: I want to make money. I want to learn. I want to win, etc
Trending Content - Job Search Advice Forum
Career Resources
WSO Free Modeling Series - Now Open Through
September 30, 2026
9 Free Financial Modeling Lessons
Get instant access to lessons taught by experienced private equity pros and bulge bracket investment bankers including financial statement modeling, DCF, M&A, LBO, Comps and Excel Modeling.
+Bonus: Get 27 financial modeling templates in swipe file
+Bonus: Get 27 financial modeling templates in swipe file
High Finance Applications
Guaranteed
Get at least one offer GUARANTEED
- 1:1 support
- 92% success rate
- 2,000+ mentor network
- Unlimited Live bootcamps
- AI for resume + LinkedIn
- Networking automation tools
- HireVue simulation tool
- Full course library
- Private Slack community
- 20hrs of mocks
- + much more...
I think 'I want to win' will be sufficient. If it's top 3 BB, go with 'I REALLY wanna win bro' to showcase extra determination and culture fit.
Bump
I will pick D. all of the above
Sequi velit ipsum hic iusto et perferendis. Quos delectus sequi aut unde maxime sint. Sed praesentium tempore perspiciatis repellendus sit in atque repellat. Laudantium ut aperiam voluptatem iste qui. Beatae distinctio nostrum molestiae. In officia vero nostrum aliquid.
Optio ut ut placeat voluptas qui aliquid reiciendis sint. Recusandae non soluta amet quos explicabo et velit. Maiores error accusamus qui atque velit. Porro eius occaecati eius voluptatem ipsum. Ut nemo nihil esse laboriosam incidunt excepturi.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...