Ahmed Khalifa is an independent stock trader, specializing in US equities. Born and raised in Vienna, Austria to Egyptian parents, Ahmed has studied and worked in multiple cities across the globe, which he credits to have given him a more worldly view on international politics. He has worked as a research analyst and steel trader in Cairo and Toronto, respectively, before returning to his hometown to pursue trading full-time. Educated at the American University in Cairo and King's College London in international relations and international management, Ahmed has remained deeply engaged in foreign affairs, particularly the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.