Equity Research Rendezvous

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The goal of Wall Street Oasis’ Equity Research Rendezvous is to give our users the best possible snapshot of life in equity research, from internships and recruiting to compensation and career progression. Working towards that goal, we’ve created a <a... SPOTLIGHT: Equity Research Rendezvous Rules and FAQs	2 years 4 weeks ago by WallStreetOasis.com	n/a
Hi, have you heard of wikifolio? it offers day traders to publish their portfolios. Subscribers can then invest in those portfolios via certificates listed at the Stuttgart Stock Exchange (Germany). No administration or management fee is charged, only a performance fee. you can first check the... Wikifolio: Subscribe and invest in the portfolios of other traders	3 days 10 hours ago by UK2013plus	n/a
Hi, I'm very interested in economic research careers at investment banks. there are tons of Q&A sessions on this forum about people in S&T, IBD, ER, consulting, and so on. but none on economic research (or any investment research subfield other than ER). If there is anyone here... Is anyone here working in economic research at an investment bank?	1 week 10 hours ago by UK2013plus	n/a
Hi, I recently read of a very interesting graduate programme offered by Standard Chartered. I'm currently in college, but have completed two ER internships (sell-side boutique and large asset manager) so far. I'm now looking for a summer internship for my final summer before graduation.... Standard Chartered for Research	1 week 21 hours ago by UK2013plus	n/a
Hi, I've recently posted lots of questions in this forum, sorry, I'm just very interested in ER. So here's another one: how many people (on average!! ofc it differs from firm to firm) work in ER at a BB? I interned at an asset manager and a boutique in ER, but that's not... how many people work in ER at a BB on average actually?	1 week 2 days ago by UK2013plus	n/a
Hi, I recently talked to someone who used to work in IBD but left after two years and joined an ER team at another bank. is that common? I've always thought the exit opps for IBD are private equity/ venture capital, consulting and corp finance at large corporations. didnt know you can transfer... from IBD to ER: common career path?	1 week 2 days ago by UK2013plus	n/a
does anyone know an accurate number for 1st year comp for a research associate (out of undegrad)? is it salary + bonus? what can one... sanford bernstein	1 week 3 days ago by Prangs	n/a
I was wondering in terms of future exit opportunities and prestige what matters more in equity research, working for a top ranked analyst or working at a top bank. Obviously both would be ideal. But for instance would it be better to work under a top analyst at a firm like RBC or under an... Analyst vs Bank	1 week 6 days ago by dogboo	n/a
Hi guys, anyone here experienced in trading/researching on thermal coal, care to share with me the outlook for this particular market? if not, i'd be really thankful if u can point me in the right direction (articles, research papers, books... Outlook for thermal coal	2 weeks 17 hours ago by bananamonster	n/a
I'm trying to decide between mba programs and my ultimate goal is to break into buy side er. Those that work in ER do you work with or know of more BU or more BC mbas? I know there not top 20 so there won't be many, but these are my only options.... What do you see more of?	2 weeks 3 days ago by neck kicks	n/a
Need research from their FI group in London. PM and name your price if you have access to... Looking for MS Fixed Income Research	2 weeks 3 days ago by Unforseen	n/a
Does anybody have advice or book recommendations on analyzing banks as an... Analyzing and Valuing Banks	3 weeks 2 days ago by rjohnmicah	n/a
Hi There, I am looking for a word doc template in order to write an ER report for an upcoming interview. I was wondering if anyone could provide some help on where I may find a template? Thanks for the... ER word template	4 weeks 4 days ago by Jamier444	n/a
With the passage of time, Needs of every person are increasing. People are going to aware from various investment methods. Even, this is the place where there is no limit of earning, if you will work hard then you can earn extra money. So people are moving to financial sector more than any other... Why people are moving to Financial Sector - Tips.biz	4 weeks 5 days ago by rakesh	n/a
Hey guys, My firm is hiring someone interested in starting down the institutional sales path. I work for a small indy shop that does pretty nichey research(short selling, deep value, special sit). From the job description: <em>Primary responsibilities are: scheduling meetings with... Hiring: Institutional ER Sales Jr. in NYC	5 weeks 4 days ago by beakerbeaker	n/a
Hey WSO, I'm having some difficulty with a projections model that I need to finish work on by tonight. If any experienced monkeys are willing to help this noobacabra with fixing some messed up debt schedules and whatnot, let me know. Will trade for SB's and goodwill (haha,... Help wanted ASAP on projections model!	6 weeks 1 day ago by Kassad	n/a
Hey I have JPM and WFR research as well as a few smaller firms to trade for the latest Barclays DKS research or any research related to the gun trend in the... Willing to trade for Dick's Sporting Goods or gun related research	7 weeks 19 hours ago by rockstarlive	n/a
P/R= 1.21 P/CF=13.1 P/E= 4.8 CR= 4.05 Net Profit Margin= 25.05% Yield= 3.52% <em> Source: T1 <em> Builds machines that carry out automated manufacturing. Highly levered to cyclicality of semi manufacturing industry but has made several acquisitions since 2011 to... Brooks Automation, (BRKS) GO	8 weeks 4 days ago by RepThyBananas	n/a
Can anyone share some info on an Industry Research Analyst position at IBIS World? Type of work, pay, culture, exit opps... IBISWorld?	9 weeks 4 days ago by KelleyGuy12	n/a
I've been researching symantec and have a few initial impressions that I wanted to get some feedback on. For the last 4 quarters Consensus EPS has missed by 20-30% (consensus of .33 eps, actual .44-.52). I haven't gotten in touch with any yet, but I think it's because... Disconnect between companies and Analysts?	9 weeks 6 days ago by smpat04	n/a
Hey Monkeys, I wanted to post a question regarding the financials of Philip Morris (PM). To preface the discussion, I have been an investor in Philip Morris for over two years now and have had very good returns from it (roughly 42% over the last 2 and a half years). I have no intention of... Philip Morris Buybacks and Debt	9 weeks 6 days ago by SvenS	n/a
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Do you monkeys believe Pandora could get content costs down to 40% over the next few years or content costs set by the copyright royalty board will continue to... Pandora	10 weeks 5 days ago by kfactor824	n/a
If anyone can help me find some statistics/projections on hospital construction and remodeling I would be eternally grateful. Thanks in... SBs for healthcare info help	10 weeks 5 days ago by Simple As...	n/a
Does any body know about this company?... Brean Capital	12 weeks 2 days ago by arner23	n/a

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I would like to know which desks at BlackRock have the highest prestige. I am assuming that Fixed Income desk is probably THE desk to work at, prestigewise. Any thoughts on the other desks? How do the various desks at BlackRock fair prestige- and performancewise to their equivalent at other...
The question of Prestige
Currently taking the Advanced Modelling course in BIWS and this is some heavy lifting. I am convinced that this is the most relevant in terms of modelling skills for IBD (other than a direct IBD SA role). I know that most people just put it as a one-liner under their "Skills" section...
BIWS Advanced Modelling Course under relevant exp in Resume.
Anyone looking for an interesting class to attend, a HF manager I know is teaching a class titled "How to think about the market like a Hedge Fund Manager". He is a former equity analyst and HF manager of Surfview Capital. Very bright guy that now runs the website "estimize". ...
HF Class being taught in NYC (Soho)
I'm a recent graduate trying to break into asset management and do equity research. In order to stand out, I have been trying to cold email a few analysts/PMs investment write-ups that I've made and asking for feedback, in attempt to stand out. Unfortunately, I've had little to...
cold emailing with investment ideas
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Hi everyone, I've decided to push off my graduation and complete my degree this upcoming fall. Basically did this because I want to take part in the next recruiting cycle. That being said, I know I can't tell HR / anyone with hiring authority that I "delayed my graduation so I...
Pushing off graduation until December
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Finance and consulting are very client-focused industries. So are short males, let's say between 5'3 and 5'7, at a substantial disadvantage in a IB/PE/Consulting career? Does it matter less in getting to the top at a...
Being a Short Male
<b>For many of us in United States, the TI-83 Plus is the quintessential (pre-college) calculator</b>. It was required for many classes (e.g. AP Calculus) and the $100+ price tag 10+ years ago did not do wonders for the wallet. Still, the multi-line interface, matrix operation...
Pricing Power of the TI-83 Plus
I graduated from high school and got accepted to Western's Ivey (AEO) but since I actually haven't started or completed first year I didn't include it in my resume. I know the resume is two pages and I have no idea which work experience I should remove. Any help is...
High School Grad Just Entering Uni Resume Review
Just wondering whether BB recruits for 1st yr analyst posiion after their summer training session? I mean..is it possible to receive offer even after the training session? Afraid it might shut the door...
1st yr IBD Analyst position available even after the training session?
We all have them. The friends that think everything is going to be okay, just because they went to a top 50 business school and have have a GPA above a 3.5. They will say things like "Employers aren't going to expect me to have relevant work experience. I have't even graduated...
What Happens to Finance Grads That Don't Have Internships?
Hey all, Let me preface that the question is nitpicky but when these firms are judging you by a single piece of paper everything seems to count. I've read on a number of sources that most firms want to see M/CR on the SAT= 750/750 as a minimum. The Math score is ESPECIALLY important to...
SAT vs ACT - Importance of Math

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When I first started as a PE analyst, I constantly struggled with judging the amount of time I should spend on reviewing sourced deals. How much time is enough to really get a handle on the company’s revenue streams? How granular do I need my analysis to be on industry threats? With this... Misguided Efforts: A Cautionary Tale
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Any Asset Management people here who could give me some insights on it, such as the nature of the work, the pay, the hours, the potential for career advancement, ect? I was looking into IB before but I've decided that I would rather pursue a career that's more intellectually... Asset Management a better choice than Investment Banking?
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