Hedge Fund
Investment pitches, market analysis, and trading logic. Build the skills to think like a hedge fund analyst.
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Modules
HF Fundamentals and Strategy Types
36 questions
Understand what hedge funds are, how they are structured, and the main strategy families such as long short equity, event-driven, macro, and quantitative.
Market Analysis and Investment Ideas
36 questions
Learn how hedge funds generate ideas, structure long and short theses, and frame risk reward and catalysts for trades.
Valuation for Hedge Funds
36 questions
Apply valuation tools in a practical hedge fund context, focusing on relative value, upside and downside rather than textbook perfection.
Trading and Execution
36 questions
Connect ideas to trades through order types, liquidity, execution quality and short mechanics such as borrow and squeezes.
Portfolio Construction
36 questions
Translate single trades into a portfolio through position sizing, gross and net exposure, correlation and drawdown awareness.
Stock Pitch Mini Cases
26 questions
Two mini cases, one long and one short, that simulate real hedge fund interview discussions about a trade idea, its drivers and risks.
What to Expect in Hedge Fund Interviews
Hedge fund interviews focus heavily on investment ideas and market knowledge. You'll need a strong stock pitch and deep market understanding.
- Stock pitch: Complete buy/sell thesis with valuation, catalysts, and risks
- Market views: Current market outlook, sector preferences, macro factors
- Valuation: Multiple approaches to valuing equities, relative value analysis
- Risk management: Position sizing, portfolio construction, hedging strategies
- Trading knowledge: Market microstructure, execution considerations
- Current events: Recent earnings, M&A activity, sector developments
Hedge Fund Interview Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
What is asked in a Hedge Fund interview?
HF interviews focus on stock pitches, market views, portfolio construction, and risk management. You'll discuss investment ideas in depth, explain your thesis, identify risks, and defend your view. Technical questions cover valuation, catalysts, and position sizing.
How do I prepare a stock pitch for hedge fund interviews?
Structure your pitch: company overview, investment thesis (2-3 key points), valuation (why mispriced), catalysts (what will unlock value), and risks (what could go wrong). Know the stock cold - financials, competitive position, management, and key metrics.