Equity: Researching vs Taking risk, which is right for me?
So, i was wondering: how should i understand if i am suited to become a seasoned equity analyst or a portfolio manager? (given the fact that you actually have the chance to do so of course =) )
i mean, the required skillset is different (at least this is what i heard); Stress, pay, responsibilities go up.
BUT, how to find out if i'll like it? i am not totally money-obsessed (of course i want to have a decent pay but i don't want to take it to the next level if this means reducing my life span).
moreover, i like equity research, i am fond of it and, as for i've heard, in a PM position you leave, at least partially, what you were doing before.
In the very end, any tips to find the answer?





get an internship
get an internship
Dude, becoming a "seasoned"
Dude, becoming a "seasoned" analyst or a PM will take you well over a decade of hard work - totally agree with the previous post - get an internship first
manage your own money and if
manage your own money and if you do that already, do you like it? i always look for that when i interview interns or anyone.
I agree with mal228, manage
I agree with mal228, manage your own money. When you manage your money you are doing your own research (reading sell-side reports, 10ks, and earnings announcements) and taking risk, good way to get some exposure to both. Note also that to be a PM you will probably have to do a bunch of years as a buy side research analyst first so you will have to do research one way or another.