The Trader in Residence program at DeGroote provides students with invaluable exposure to real-world market dynamics and professional insights from industry experts.
Each week, professionals from various segments of the financial services industry visit to share their knowledge, discuss current market trends, and offer guidance on career opportunities. These experts help bridge the gap between academic theory and practical application, making complex trading concepts come to life. The program fosters an interactive learning environment where students can ask questions, explore financial instruments, and refine their trading strategies. Through these engaging sessions, students gain the tools and insights needed to navigate the competitive financial landscape.
A Trader in Residence is an individual with extensive industry expertise, such as a senior trader, senior manager, or senior analyst. They bring realism and excitement to the trading floors at DeGroote, helping students experience the financial services industry firsthand.
This individual makes academic theory come to life by dissecting the trading process, introducing trading terminology, offering insights into market research and analysis, and discussing current issues and career opportunities. They are also available to answer fundamental trading and investment questions, explaining trading decisions through economic justifications, technical, or fundamental analysis.
Additionally, a Trader in Residence can discuss the use of various financial instruments and evaluate students’ trading strategies, offering valuable trading recommendations.
The program extends gratitude to all the professional folks who have served as Traders in Residence in the past.
If you are interested in becoming a Trader in Residence, please contact Dr. Siam at siam@mcmaster.ca.
View the list of McMaster and DeGroote alumni and other professionals who have served as Traders in Residence in the past.
Past Traders
