Interview Prep
Jane Street vs. Citadel: What's the Difference?
A deep dive into the cultural and technical differences between the top prop trading firms and hedge funds.
The Cracked Blog
Thoughts on trading, interviewing, and the math behind it all.
Skills
How to Calculate Expected Value in Your Head Instantly
The specific tricks and shortcuts used by traders to price bets in seconds without a calculator.
Coding
Python vs C++: Which Should You Learn for Quant Research?
The debate is settled. We look at where each language fits in the trading stack and what you should focus on.