What features would you like to see on Quantnet ?

Simply have threads (with a sticky) titled: Montreal Quants....NYC Quants, etc...so people from the same cities can build a network if they want to....also, if you're in NYC and want to come visit Montreal, then you can come on the MTL Quants thread and ask us questions and vice-versa.
 
Andy Nguyen said:
I still don't know what you want and mean y putting threads and location. How is it done? Example links?
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In some forums it is usually grouped under "Regional Quants" or something like that, and under it there are many sub-forums for each area.

How about adding some flash/java/whatever applications that allow you to use some model on a specific stock you like, nothing too complicated, similar to curve-fitting but more Quant orientated.
 
Hey Andy,
As for a new feature - which would be awesome for me and maybe others will agree- is to have just a few new articles every day on the front page(maybe links) filling the reader in on the overall markets and on any substantial news that happened that day (ex.Rim down 20% etc.)
You can argue that we can just go to bloomberg, google news, whatever... But this way for beginners(who I believe is a fair amount of this forum- like myself) who don't know what to look for exactly and don't want to read through tens of articles, we could just come here and have a few links(articles) spoon fed to us.
It will be a step in the direction of having quantnet giving you everything you need and attract more traffic...
 
I believe Quantnet serves an excellent purpose for those interested in getting into Quant programs. However, I think it falls short for those already involved in quant finance - all it offers us is the chance to occasionally give some advice.

Perhaps think of a way to appeal to the professional market? Maybe some live ticker charts on the side? Maybe a section on best practices in the workplace? Maybe some fake betting on market moves where you earn QuantCoin as profits? (Everyone starts with 1000 QuantCoins).

I get that occasionally a good article or book is recommended but that is not enough to keep us engaged actively.
 
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You are absolutely right @MRoss
Those that graduated from MFE and currently working are our most prized audience and members. I've been thinking about ways to get them engaged; your suggestions are a good start but not enough to serve most.
I think most of us working have issues we need help with, be it coding, mentoring, networking, etc. That would bring QN to the next level.
 
Andy Nguyen said:
You are absolutely right @MRoss
Those that graduated from MFE and currently working are our most prized audience and members. I've been thinking about ways to get them engaged; your suggestions are a good start but not enough to serve most.
I think most of us working have issues we need help with, be it coding, mentoring, networking, etc. That would bring QN to the next level.
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Not bad - how about a QuantNet mentorship program? Have a place for mentors to sign up; they post their industry of profession, and QN pairs them with mentees?

Could be for fee or free... still, this is more student focused.
 
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