See how you can learn the ins-and-outs of investment funds’ performing strategies and master actionable investment skills in just a few months.
Prerequisites: An ambitious, hard-working attitude
Course Goal:
To help you develop a solid knowledge and skill base to identify strategic investment decisions quickly using the four schools of analysis: fundamental, technical, event-driven, and volatility analysis.
Course Content at a Glance:
In 3 weeks, you will learn about financial markets, trading tools, and concepts, the four methods of analysis, as well as trade development. The L1 course includes a live stock pitch session with an investment fund manager, a leverage exercise, assessments, and one-to-one time with the investment fund manager — on top of lectures, notes, and forums.
Weekly Commitment: approximately 3-5 hours, fully compatible with full-time study and/or work (see FAQ)
Course duration: 3 weeks (see program calendar)
Prerequisites: L1 Course
Course Goal:
To help you unleash the power of derivatives through option strategies, thereby allowing you to build trades with superior risk/reward and profit probably regardless of the situation.
Course Content at a Glance:
L2 is more hands-on and focused on strategy as compared to L1. In 3 weeks, you will learn about options strategies, directional and non-directional derivative strategies, as well as how to calculate probabilities of success and risk/reward scenarios. We will also be sharing with you the % of success we have had as a fund in using the different strategies, so you can see which have better prospects, depending on the observed market conditions.
Weekly Commitment: approximately 3-5 hours, fully compatible with full-time study and/or work (see FAQ)
Course duration: 3 weeks (see program calendar)
Prerequisites: L2 Course
Course Goal:
L3 completes your training for a successful entry into the investment world by teaching you futures contracts, complex futures-based derivatives, trade, and risk management skills, as well as how to replicate the trading environment in an investment fund.
Course Content at a Glance:
L3 puts everything you’ve learned throughout the L-levels into practice and has a strong focus on replicating the trading environment in an investment fund. On top of exploring futures contracts and complex futures-based derivatives like options on futures, you will engage in live activities reacting to market events alongside an investment fund manager. You will learn how to master trade management skills, including how to fix a broken position that has moved against you. L3 gives us the opportunity to closely observe your trade ideas, skills, and actions, allowing us to identify your areas of strength and guiding you towards the right type of trading strategy.
Weekly Commitment: approximately 3-5 hours, fully compatible with full-time study and/or work (see FAQ)
Course duration: 3 weeks (see program calendar)
Prerequisites: L3 Course for full subsidy
The Certified Futures and Options Analyst (CFOA) is offered by the International Council for Derivative Trading (ICFDT), a global initiative of leading industry professionals and institutions from North America, Europe, and Asia. The CFOA was born to offer a specialized credential for professionals or independent investors in the options and futures markets. It is currently the only certification focused exclusively on financial derivatives.
Attempting the CFOA exam is optional for all L3 participants. L3 graduates (with a satisfactory score on the L3 final assessment) will be able to take the CFOA exam for free.
Prerequisites: L3 Course
Specialization courses in one specific strategy (‘global macro’, ‘market neutral’, ‘distressed credit’ etc.) or in one product (options, futures, equity, bonds, foreign exchange etc.).
Prerequisites: L3 Course
Our fund psychologist and performance coach will administer a personality test designed to identify personality cues adapted to investing and trading performance. This, coupled with our skills assessment, will allow us to help you identify the sectors in which you are most likely to excel.
Prerequisites: L3 Course and excellent performance throughout TrendUp program
Services include candidate assessment, resume & LinkedIn development, interview prep and simulation. Top performers may also get references and recommendations, mentorship & direct line into the Finance industry.
Prerequisites: L3 Course and excellent performance throughout TrendUp program
Top-ranked participants may also be offered internship or entry-level jobs at our own fund. Even if a full-time position is not offered, you may be invited to perform a specific task, which, if successful, could entail a strong recommendation letter and the possibility of adding such relevant experience to your resume.
Note: Students in most universities can earn college credit through TrendUp’s internship opportunities.
Submit a TrendUp application
Complete our TrendUp application. Fill out your contact information in the first form (takes < 30s). You will be redirected to the second form where you answer a few questions about your interest in the program. This will include a quick pre-test to help us assess your current investment knowledge (takes 3-4 min).
Make payment to confirm cohort spot
If you qualify for self-enrollment, you will be given the choice to secure your spot right away by making a payment on the spot. If you do not quality for self-enrollment, you will receive a payment/enrollment email in the next few days if you are accepted into the program.
Since we want to make sure the cohort stays small for the best possible learning experience, we recommend enrolling as soon as possible. We confirm spots upon payment and they are always first come first serve.
Make the most out of the TrendUp program
The TrendUp program is an opportunity to network with other bright minds, ask investment/professional questions, and learn life-long investment knowledge from an investment fund manager. This is an opportunity not provided anywhere else, so we highly encourage you to stay engaged throughout the entire TrendUp program and actively participate in our growing community.
L1 Spring'21 Application Ends: April 19, 2021 5pm PST
L1 Spring’21 Start Date: April 24, 2021 (see Program Calendar)
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Prerequisites:
An ambitious, hard-working attitude
Course Goal:
To help you develop a solid knowledge and skill base to identify strategic investment decisions quickly using the four schools of analysis: fundamental, technical, event-driven, and volatility analysis.
Course Content at a Glance:
In 3 weeks, you will learn about financial markets, trading tools, and concepts, the four methods of analysis, as well as trade development. The L1 course includes a live stock pitch session with a hedge fund manager, a leverage exercise, assessments, and one-to-one time with the hedge fund manager — on top of lectures, notes, and forums.
Course content:
Trading The Markets
Quantitative Fundamental Analysis
Qualitative Fundamental Analysis
Technical Analysis
Event-Driven Analysis
Volatility Analysis
Investment Strategy
Course includes:
Weekly Commitment: 3-5 hours, fully compatible with full-time study and/or work
Course duration: 3 weeks (see program calendar)
Price: US $149
Next L1 start date: January 30, 2021
Prerequisites:
L1 Course
Course Goal:
To help you unleash the power of derivatives through option strategies, thereby allowing you to build trades with superior risk/reward and profit probability regardless of the situation.
Course Content at a Glance:
L2 is more hands-on and focused on strategy as compared to L1. In 3 weeks, you will learn about options strategies, directional and non-directional derivative strategies, as well as how to calculate probabilities of success and risk/reward scenarios. We will also be sharing with you the % of success we have had as a fund in using the different strategies, so you can see which have better prospects, depending on the observed market conditions.
Course content:
Options contracts
Option Pricing and Characteristics
Directional Derivative Strategies
Non-Directional (Market-neutral) Derivative Strategies
Order Entry and Close
Probabilities of Success
Trade Management
Course includes:
Weekly Commitment: 3-5 hours, fully compatible with full-time study and/or work
Course duration: 3 weeks (see program calendar)
Price: US $190
Next L1 Start Date: January 30, 2021
Prerequisites:
L2 Course
Course Goal:
L3 completes your training for a successful entry into the investment world by teaching you futures contracts, complex futures-based derivatives, trade and risk management skills, as well as how to replicate the trading environment in a hedge fund.
Course Content at a Glance:
L3 puts everything you’ve learned throughout the L-levels into practice, and has a strong focus on replicating the trading environment in a hedge fund. On top of exploring futures contracts and complex futures-based derivatives like options on futures, you will engage in live activities reacting to market events alongside a hedge fund manager. You will learn how to master trade management skills, including how to fix a broken position that has moved against you. L3 gives us the opportunity to closely observe your trade ideas, skills and actions, allowing us to identify your areas of strength and guiding you towards the right type of trading strategy.
If you have demonstrated excellent performance throughout the TrendUp program, you can be offered an internship or other career opportunities at the end of L3, during your one-on-one session with the hedge fund manager.
Course content:
Futures Market
Options on Futures
Trade Management
Hedge Funds
Hedge Fund Strategy
CFOA Certification Prep
Course includes:
Weekly Commitment: 3-5 hours, fully compatible with full-time study and/or work
Course duration: 3 weeks (see program calendar)
Price: US $290
Next L1 start date: January 30, 2021