Trading
Markets, mechanics, and the systematic edge — from chart reading to hedge fund recruiting.
Director: Max
The BAI Difference
A unique focus on hands-on quant and market structure across alternative asset classes.
"The market is an incredible teacher. We focus on removing emotion and finding repeatable edge through systematic analysis." — Max
What You'll Learn
- •Chart reading, price action, and order flow
- •Volatility analysis and position sizing
- •Systematic strategy basics and risk management
- •Technical interview prep for trading roles and hedge fund coffee chats
Signature Projects
Event-Contract Modeling Research
Systematic identification and modeling of mispriced binary event contracts across various domains.
Internal Trading Competition
A CME-style simulation testing execution under pressure.
External Competitions
Preparation for and participation in the CME Trading Challenge (Fall) and IMC Prosperity (Spring).
Curriculum (Fall 2026)
Week 1
Introduction & Core Concepts
Week 2
Industry Overview & Terminology
Week 3
Foundational Models & Tools
Week 4
Advanced Case Studies
Week 5
Midterm Project Review
Week 6
Networking & Interview Strategies
Week 7
Deep Dive: Specialized Topics
Week 8
Final Presentations