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The goal of Wall Street Oasis’ Hedge Funhouse is to give our users the best possible snapshot of life at a hedge fund, from internships and recruiting to compensation and career progression. Working towards that goal, we’ve created a <a... SPOTLIGHT: Hedge Funhouse Rules and FAQs	0	2 years 1 week ago by WallStreetOasis.com	n/a
The Hedge Fund industry is confusuing enough...here are some definitions of different types of strategies they employ. Convertible Arbitrage: An investment strategy that is long convertible securities (usually preferred shares or bonds) that are exchangeable for a set number of another form... Strategies / Definitions	13	7 years 4 weeks ago by nychimp	6 years 16 weeks ago by AlphaGirl
... $363M is average pay for top hedge fund managers	24	6 years 51 weeks ago by solfnod	6 years 17 weeks ago by de0cy
... does anyone know how to get into hedge fund busness?	5	6 years 49 weeks ago by overlord168	5 years 42 weeks ago by avarice
Anyone know how much junior analysts out of undergrad would typically make at a... Average Compensation for Junior person at HF??	25	6 years 46 weeks ago by anonrock	6 years 32 weeks ago by BigDutchGirlsRock
Has anyone heard of Robert Johnson's (BET and owner of Charlotte Bobcat's) HF of funds? Know anyone that works there? Think it will be a profitable... Heard of RLJ Hedge fund of funds??	1	6 years 46 weeks ago by anonrock	5 years 42 weeks ago by bsmntghost
Is it easy? Are there books on it? I imagine there is a need to hire lawyers, back office people, etc... How can somone open up their own hedge fund?	9	6 years 44 weeks ago by fighter979	6 years 12 weeks ago by AST4
Hi, I was wondering what interviews for hedge funds are like. Any advice for preparing?... Hedge Fund Interviews	2	6 years 44 weeks ago by Anonymous Monkey	5 years 42 weeks ago by laxn103
... Good HF news source	1	6 years 43 weeks ago by garbuz	6 years 37 weeks ago by flashpwb
Are there any good hedge funds that will recruit straight from an undergrad school like Wharton or... HF for College Grads	108	6 years 40 weeks ago by obscurity9	5 years 36 weeks ago by vlition
Questions: A) Why do people generally choose IBanking over Hedge Funds? B) What are the risks in Hedge Funds? Is there low job security? C) What skills does someone have to develop in college to work on hedge funds and to get hired? D) Are hedge funds more oriented toward quantitative types or... Hedge Funds Info	4	6 years 40 weeks ago by pro.gatsby	6 years 27 weeks ago by nands31
Wondering how much of the bonus would be tied to the fund's performance for someone coming right out of... Compensation risk at hedge fund?	1	6 years 39 weeks ago by heels51115	6 years 39 weeks ago by Anonymous Monkey
i'm currently lookin for a fall internship and i have two interviews coming up. the first is at a hedge fund called db zwirn and the second is at fairfield greenwich group fund of funds. i found a hedge fund ranking list and it looks like fairfield is actually listed pretty high on the list... position comparison	11	6 years 39 weeks ago by MonkeyBall	5 years 47 weeks ago by UserAccountDeleted
If you already have an M.D. and wanted to get into health care/biotech hedge fund work, what would be the best path to get in? Assume an undergrad degree in finance from an average state school (high GPA), but not desire to do extra school (i.e. MBA). Would the IB path (analyst or even associate... different approach	5	6 years 38 weeks ago by simpleguy749	6 years 37 weeks ago by Anonymous Monkey
How hard is it to get a job with this fund? Also, what is its relative stature... Can anybody tell me about Opus Fund?	0	6 years 38 weeks ago by jackstone	n/a
What do you guys know about Citadel Investment Group? I'd love to hear more about it, and what the company is like. ... Citadel Group	16	6 years 38 weeks ago by Pszeto	3 years 10 weeks ago by Brady4MVP
Anyone hear what is going on with... Aeneas	3	6 years 38 weeks ago by flashpwb	6 years 33 weeks ago by advdvnvp
Is there a good list out there of HF... Recruiters List?	5	6 years 37 weeks ago by flashpwb	6 years 9 weeks ago by junebugwhite
http://www.watersinfo.com/news/bsit/guide04/story_3.asp The ten commandments of valuation practices How hedge funds value their instruments has emerged as a key risk management issue as institutional investors flock to this segment of the market. Chris Kundro and Stuart Pfeffer, managing... HF Valuation	0	6 years 37 weeks ago by flashpwb	n/a
After two or so years as an IB analyst, what kind of hedge fund opportunites are available? What work would you do? I can understand the move from trading at a investment bank to a hedge fund, but what would a M&A analyst, for example, do for a hedge... Hedge fund opportunites after IB analyst	11	6 years 37 weeks ago by MikiLzrd	6 years 26 weeks ago by bam-is-a-joke
Based in Dallas. Does anyone know anything about them? Analyst/Associate Pay? Work Life?... Highland Capital	3	6 years 33 weeks ago by ibanktoo	6 years 21 weeks ago by ExGSBanker
I am currently an analyst at small I-bank and was wondering what are the chances of obtaining a position with a Hedge Fund even though I have not completed the usual 2 year analyst stint?... Getting into a Hedge Fund without 2 years I-Bankng experience?	13	6 years 32 weeks ago by AnacotSteel	6 years 19 weeks ago by mass_banker
Well I decided that I want to work for a hedge fund, but I need advice on getting an internship, firms, etc. Can anyone... Help!	13	6 years 29 weeks ago by Moreheadstatewa...	6 years 2 weeks ago by zonk
what would be the logical next step if you left IB to get into HF, but didn't like it, or made enough money and moving... IB > HF > ???	4	6 years 29 weeks ago by joker030303	1 year 12 weeks ago by justin88
Hello: I am an experienced M&A i-banker and PE professional with more than nine years of experience originating, managing and closing domestic and international transactions. I am seeking an entry point into the HF world with a group that may be looking to add to their existing... Experienced M&A and PE Professional Seeking an antry into the HF world	1	6 years 29 weeks ago by Lodo	6 years 29 weeks ago by MetalJack

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Dear all, I have been contacted by a headhunter for a junior analyst/research role at a hedge fund. The headhunter gave me a generic description "Very successful New York-based hedge fund with over $1bn assets under management. The fund's primary strategy is Long/Short Equity and they...
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