Derivatives/Options vs. FICC for Exit Ops
Which is better for exiting to a hedge fund FICC or Equity Derivatives/Options. Assume I have a non-quant background, which of these is best for exit ops to a hedge fund?
Thank you for the help in advance!
Which is better for exiting to a hedge fund FICC or Equity Derivatives/Options. Assume I have a non-quant background, which of these is best for exit ops to a hedge fund?
Thank you for the help in advance!
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You have options desks in FICC too: rates options, fx options, etc.
That being said I have seen all kind of people going to (and coming from) HF so mainly depends on your PnL. I'd say credit/rates desks may have a slight edge.
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