Comments for A Canadian on Wall Street

Comment on Warren G was on the streets, trying to consume by Eugene

Eugene — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:46:10 +0000

I am seaching for some idea to write in my blog… somehow come to your blog. best of luck. Eugene

Comment on Climate change by Erasmus

Erasmus — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 22:34:44 +0000

Technical Analysis isn’t a pseudo-science akin to astrology or phrenology (a word I hadn’t seen since the 7th grade), rather it is the attempt at quantifying behavioral psychology of the masses that make up the stock market.

Comment on Climate change by Nelson Yee

Nelson Yee — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:52:12 +0000

Thanks Jeff. It’s true what you say, and much like anything with no science behind it, there’s almost no convincing someone who already believes. Not that I try, but it is entertaining to watch the convolutions people go through to stick to their beliefs.

Comment on Climate change by masteroftheuniverse

masteroftheuniverse — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:41:57 +0000

Great post.

The funny thing about Technical Analysis, is that there’s no science behind it. It’s on the level of dowsing, or phrenology.

Jeff

Comment on About by Nelson Yee

Nelson Yee — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:06:17 +0000

Hi Dan,

I’m no expert in the area of Financial Mathematics/Engineering and my impressions come from articles I’ve read on that career area as well as auditing a Financial Engineering program — the bulk of the classes were made up of new immigrants. That said, there were numerous native English speakers as well, so I would definitely look into it if that’s your interest. It really depends on what you want to do with it as well — for instance, if it’s to work in a hedge fund as a quant, it might be useful, although firms like Renaissance Technologies tend to avoid people with these degrees and focus on those with more purely academic qualifications.

Comment on WiMax, Sprint and Look Communications by Nelson Yee

Nelson Yee — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:02:41 +0000

Hi Rob,

Unfortunately, I don’t have any current insight into Look Communications; this entry was essentially a one-time thing and I haven’t followed it since.

Comment on About by Dan

Dan — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:46:01 +0000

Hi,

I have completed a degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo (UW). I am at a crossroads in life and wondering what to do next.

I was thinking of Financial Mathematics at U of T or UW, but was also interested in Economics.

You had mentioned that Financial Math is mostly limited to non-English speakers but who are really smart at Math. This concerns me as I do love match. But then the Macro aspect of Economics is fascinating to me as well.

Any advice?

Thanks,
Dan

Comment on WiMax, Sprint and Look Communications by Rob

Rob — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:11:04 +0000

I just came across this article and was wondering what are your current views on Look Communications?
Thanks.
Rob

Comment on Two things by Mort Telford

Mort Telford — Tue, 13 May 2008 15:00:07 +0000

I agree with you on the “How to Read Financial Statements” stuff .. I do the same thing. (collect the books and never really read them) Congratulations on using the word “talismanic”; it is only the second time in my life that I have seen it used. When I was about 10 years-old, I saw it used in a comic set in medievel times and my Dad made me look the word up.

Comment on Your daily WTF by Sacha

Sacha — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:19:19 +0000

Can I short this?