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Tldr for this 2015 article: 2 sigma uses tons of data and processing power to extract any alpha from the markets. They've done it consistently since 2004. Peopl
by anonu 9y ago
Tldr for this 2015 article: 2 sigma uses tons of data and processing power to extract any alpha from the markets. They've done it consistently since 2004. People leave 2 sigma and sometimes email themselves code. Bad idea as the company will come down hard on you with lawsuits.
- amerine 9y agoEmail themselves code? That’s an astonishingly stupid way to try stealing something. What did these people expect?
- anonu 9y agoMost financial firms have decent lockdown... Generally firewalls prevent file sharing sites, web mail, connecting to any external port that's not http or https. I've seen some places prevent direct IP connections (need a hostname to connect). USB and SD card slots are disabled... Not to say that there still aren't dozens of ways to get around all this if you really wanted to.