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1 Quantitative Finance Society Inter-Club Council Final Pitch Spring 2012
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Who We Are “The Quantitative Finance Society is a trading, portfolio and financial analysis club at NYU. Started in 2006, the club aims to educate students about trading, the markets, portfolio management, and the macroeconomy.” Website: www.qfsnyu.com
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What We Have Done Conduct student-led presentations on various markets-related concepts Collaborate with Stern Finance Department on Research Presentations & Symposiums Maintain 4 Active Portfolio Teams of 20+ members Partner letters produced semi-annually Motivate students to keep up with news and market commentary on a day-to-day basis Provide students with content for daily reading Attract consistent audience to each meeting with zero budget from ICC and no outside funding Co-sponsorships limited to 2 events out of 13
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Sample Events The VIX and Trading Volatility Professor Brenner, Creator of the VIX “Volatility” Index Technical and Algorithmic Trading Advanced Options & Trading Strategies Fixed Income & Behavioral Trading Options & Rates with Credit Suisse Emerging Market Foreign Exchange with RBS And more…
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Feedback from Surveyed Members
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2012-2013 Leadership Team President: Gabriel Wong Vice President: Anant Garg Head of Portfolios: Jay Bhalodi Markets Chair: Matthew Giacobbe Treasurer: Yvan Scher Secretaries: Preston Parnell & Lillian Guo Marketing Chair: Karishma Thakrar
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Our Portfolios NamePortfolio Manager Equities & DerivativesAnant Garg Global Macro (Rates, FX, Oil)Seth Zhai Equity PairsBrian Fu CommoditiesJames Matyszczyk Derivatives / Statistical ArbJay Bhalodi
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Mutual Benefits for ICC and QFS QFS Brand Name Resource for Stern & NYU students among recruiters and financial services firms Enhanced marketing capabilities Easier to reach target member base More opportunities for students to be a part of simulated “hedge fund” style portfolio team Great student activity and involvement outside of the classroom Motivation to stay on top of market commentary Practical / hands-on experience outside of the classroom
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