Can quants trade their own money?
Could you please elaborate on the question, "Can quants trade their own money?" I'm curious to know if quants, as professionals in quantitative finance, are allowed or permitted to engage in personal trading activities with their own funds. Is there any regulatory framework or ethical guidelines that govern this aspect of their work? Additionally, do quants typically have the flexibility and opportunity to trade their own money, given their specialized skills and knowledge in the field of finance? It would be interesting to understand the challenges and potential benefits that they may face when doing so.