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BlueCrest's Braga on trend-following strategies
Leda Braga, president of BlueCrest Capital Management, leads the systematic trading unit, which runs three main strategies, including the $16 billion BlueTrend program
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It takes hard work, expertise and commitment to build a successful career in hedge funds, but it is equally important to maintain life balance to avoid burnout, top managers say
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