Highest Ranked Discussions in the Last Month
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I was motivated to make this thread after reading a lot of the other threads in this forum, about why certain top analysts are still on the sell-side. It appears that almost everyone who doesn't work on the buy-side or sell-side, or even a remotely close front office position fails to... Here is How Equity Research Works | 86 | 27.86 |
If so, message me. Nothing proprietary here, of course.
Also, I will be checking out your posting history to make sure youre worthy of sharing, so if you have a higher post count/sb count, youll be more likely to get what you ask for. If you have a low post count/just joined a couple of days... Does anyone need access to any models, research or training materials? | 45 | 25.45 |
So last weekend, I decided to get shit-faced because I had a rough week. The typical…lack of sleep, lack of social life, and lack of sex. I wanted to have fun tonight, regardless of my state of mind. I could have easily went back home and fell asleep in 5 minutes, but fuck it. It’s Friday... The Drunk MD Story | 78 | 16.78 |
After my <a href="http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/i-resigned-from-rothschild-to-start-a-company">original post</a> describing why I decided to resign from Rothschild and start my own company, we have since expanded Rickshaw to 22 currencies and 6 languages. Passengers... How to Make an App if You Only Know Investment Banking | 39 | 14.39 |
Hey all, I’m new to this board, and figured I’d introduce myself by conducting an interview that might be useful for those on the fence about their career.
I’m here today with a friend of mine who gave up everything to shoot for finance. <strong>My friend, who wishes to remain... Giving it All Up: From Med School to Trader | 31 | 13.31 |
I used to work with a guy that had everything on the surface, but absolutely nothing inside. The guy was 6 feet tall, good-looking, charismatic, multi-lingual, graduated from a top business school, and had made MD at a bulge bracket investment bank. Yet he couldn’t remember the last time he... How to Develop a Personality | 53 | 11.53 |
<em>Mod note (Andy): we vetted this user to confirm his identity/status and yes in fact he is who he says he is, and is eager to answer your questions :)</em>
Bio: I decided to join WSO to help both students and young professionals advance in their Finance careers, whether that be... I'm an MD and I run the Sales division: Ask Me Anything | 113 | 11.129999999999999 |
I work as a currency volatility trader and manage one of the bigger G10 blocs in London. I've been lucky enough to get responsibility early in my career. I started off managing a single currency book a few months into the job, and have steadily been granted more responsibility to where I am... Ask Me Anything: I'm a Currency Volatility Trader | 83 | 9.83 |
Following an internship, I worked as an analyst with Rothschild's investment banking team in Singapore for two and a half years. During this time, I worked with a newly arrived director from our Frankfurt office to set up transport industry coverage in Asia and also spent time in Shanghai... I resigned from Rothschild to start a company | 88 | 8.88 |
Included here is the start of a much needed compilation of Excel add-ins, macros, and tools.
For the one person who'll read this, please add your most frequented excel shortcuts, and own collection/links of Excel Add-Ins/Macros/Tools in the comments down below. That way when any new WSO... Excel: Tools, Add-Ins, and Macros | 43 | 8.43 |
My company runs a graduate scheme where we take on 15/20 graduates a year with 3/4 of those working in my department. I came through this scheme myself and so I like to check in on the most recent cohort of grads to see how they are doing and offer any advice I think might be of help to them.... Advice for new FT recruits - tale of caution | 37 | 8.37 |
(See part 1 <a href="http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/md-at-top-hf-invited-me-to-have-dinnershould-i-go">here</a>)
So after I read everything and thought about it, I decided to have dinner with him. I just really didn't want to miss the chance of getting to... MD Invited Me For Dinner...Part 2 | 75 | 7.75 |
<em>Mod note: "Blast from the past - Best of Eddie" - This one is originally from March 2011 .</em>
That handsome guy to the left is my boy Hudson. As you can probably tell, he's a pretty cool customer. We rescued him after Hurricane Katrina, and he'd been... 5 Things a Dog Can Teach You About Trading | 25 | 7.25 |
For better or for worse, there’s a very unique feeling when everything goes completely according to plan yet nobody seems to care or notice. Such is the case with our favorite company of the moment, Tesla Motors. For those unaware, TSLA has rocketed upwards since its Q1 earnings release,... A Perfect Storm | 55 | 6.55 |
I'm currently a Private Equity Analyst in Shanghai, China. Academically, I graduated from a target school majoring in Economics and Chinese. I also spent my time at college as the president of an on-campus student organization related to Finance and Economics and a volunteer for a local... Ask me anything… I'm a Private Equity Analyst in Shanghai | 50 | 6.5 |
***FIRST: This is long so I'll put the cart before the horse real quick: THANK YOU WSO. To everyone who's posted insider knowledge, "day in the life" shit, interview guides, models, any feedback in general--you have provided knowledge that tuition can't pay for. I... From "Poor Me" to BB | 25 | 6.25 |
You've just gotten that promotion and now you're in charge of a small team. Congratulations! And welcome to middle management. All the hard work and the knowledge you've developed about everything your firm does these past few years has been noticed. But, now you have a small... 7 Things I've Learned About Being A Manager | 14 | 6.14 |
I am the Head Research Analyst at a regional office of one of the best commercial real estate services firms on the globe. Day to day, I specialize in statistical market research, written analysis, database management, and copywriting/ghostwriting for pitches. I also serve my community on two... Ask Me Anything: Head Research Analyst (Commercial Real Estate) | 80 | 5.8 |
<em>The following is Part 2 of an interview with WallStreetPlayboys (he is also available to answer your questions). <a href="http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/blog/interview-with-wallstreetplayboys-a-top-3-institutional-investor-ranked-analyst-part-12">See Part 1... Interview with WallStreetPlayboys: A Top 3 Institutional Investor Ranked Analyst (part 2/2) | 33 | 5.33 |
This stunning footage was taken moments after Lazard brass announced an unprecedented <em>entire</em> weekend off for their analysts after a grueling 23-day back-to-back string of all-nighters. Most analysts were confused at first; one simply doesn't take both Saturday... Lazard Analysts Given ENTIRE Weekend Off | 31 | 5.31 |
So as I mentioned in BlackHat's excellent post on how to break down a 10K (see here: http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/anatomy-of-the-10-k), I'm going to put together a series of posts on how to evaluate a commercial bank. About me real quick, I work at a large US bank doing... Evaluating Commercial Banks (part 1 of ??) | 23 | 5.23 |
Assuming that you have access to no financial products such as FactSet, Bloomberg, CapitalIQ, Thomson or otherwise, thought it would be helpful to give a step by step guide on how to ramp up on a new company from your home computer. Using FaceBook as an example. Lets go ahead and start with the... Basic Guide Ramping Up On A Company With Public Information (Part 1 of 3) | 21 | 5.21 |
<em> Editor Note: This is meant to be a live and ongoing discussion and resource for anyone seriously considering investing abroad. Any questions whatsoever about living abroad, value investing, China, and cross-border private equity- shoot away. </em>
Hi guys, I’m here today... Emerging Markets Investment Guide | 13 | 5.13 |
<strong>6 Tips for Networking Into a Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Firm</strong>
Last Night on Mad Men, Roger Sterling used a connection at the airport to “happen to bump into” a potential client. He talked to the guy, became fast friends, and got Sterling Cooper Draper... 6 Tips for Networking Into a Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Firm | 11 | 5.11 |
Fellow Primates,
We are looking for 1-2 students on each campus to help WSO in its sales efforts to student clubs/career centers, and overall promotion at your school both online and on the ground. Below is a description of the position and benefits...thanks in advance for your help! <a... WSO is Looking for Campus Reps For Summer/Fall 2013 (and beyond) | 104 | 5.04 |
<em>Mod note: Feel free and ask Jared anything and he will be on today answering your questions.
Bio: Jared Dillian graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy in 1996 with a B.S. in Mathematics and Computer Science, and from the University of San Francisco in 2001 with a... I'm an Author and Former Head ETF Trader at Lehman, Ask Me Anything | 101 | 5.01 |
<em>“You know, In The Flesh,”</em> a WSO monkey told me at a recent Happy Hour, <em>“that gentleman’s book is the real deal. I ordered that shit on Amazon as soon as I read your review. It’s so right, man. I want to be like that: keep my word, honor my commitments, be... Being A Gentleman, Revisited | 29 | 4.29 |
<strong>Day in the Life: Commercial Real Estate Head Research Analyst</strong>
Since I will no longer be a senior analyst by the end of this month, I figured I’d do one of these for my current position and then do another in a month or two in order to compare and contrast. If... Day in the Life: Commercial Real Estate Head Research Analyst | 28 | 4.28 |
<em>Mod Note: This comment comes from <a href="http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/bankers-and-bad-relationships">"Bankers and bad relationships"</a> and quickly gatthered up 13 sb's. We thought it deserved to go on the homepage in case you missed... The single most important choice you will ever have to really make is the person you marry. | 26 | 4.26 |
As has been the case for much of the last two years, the Apple earnings report on April 24, 2013 was a media event, previewed endlessly on investment sites, covered heavily by the media and tweeted about by both Apple fans and foes. While I try to stay away from the hype around earnings reports,... Apple: News, Noise and Value | 6 | 4.06 |
<em>Mod Note: This is a syndication from Jared's Daily Dirtnap daily market newsletter. WSO readers qualify for a $100 discount...just email [email protected] and mention "WSO Monkey Discount" You can follow Jared on twitter at @dailydirtnap</em>
There I go... In Praise Of High Interest Rates | 4 | 4.04 |
I was born in Greece and I am currently studying in Greece. I try to keep up with current events. I imagine many of you have questions about what is going on, so ask away and be specific. I'b be happy to give you some insight. I am a Greek citizen Ask me anything | 69 | 3.69 |
I am currently a physical energy trader at a major firm. I studied business and economics and did various internships through college one was with my current firm in a fundamentals research role, upon graduation in the height of the crisis they had an opening for a new trading analyst role and... Ask Me Anything: I'm a Physical Energy Trader | 67 | 3.67 |
Just missed a connecting flight so have some time to kill. This is 6.5 years since I've joined WSO, and I'd like to give back and recruit a very smart and hungry intern this summer.
I quit consulting and became Head of Asia Pacific for a very prominent tech-crunch mobile payments... wolfy looking for 1 intern - Mobile payments transformation in Asia | 27 | 3.27 |
<em>The following is an interview with Credit Risk Associate Pirho (<strong>he is also available to answer your questions</strong>).</em>
<em>Are you a professional and want to do an interview? View our interview template <strong><a... Interview with Credit Risk Associate (Part 1/2) | 22 | 3.22 |
<em>The following is part two of an interview with a Consultant who played D1 football in college (he is also available to answer your questions). See part one <strong><a... Interview with a Former D1 Football Player-turned Consultant, Part 2 | 22 | 3.22 |
<em>Mode note: Blast from the past - "Best of Eddie" - this one is originally from December 2010.</em>
Monty09 may have gotten the best plug yet for his <a href="http://energyrodeo.com/">Energy Rodeo</a> in Houston next month, and it came from none... New York vs. Houston | 120 | 3.2 |
Hello - In the spirit of my previous <a href="http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/practical-tips-for-entering-1st-year-ibd-analysts">post</a>, I've provided the below information. Note that the tips are geared toward IBD analysts recruiting for the buyside and are... 7 Practical Buyside Recruiting Tips for IBD Analysts | 16 | 3.16 |
<em>The following is part one of an interview with a Consultant who played D1 football in college (he is also available to answer your questions)</em>
<em>Are you a professional and want to do an interview? View our interview template <strong><a... Interview with a Former D1 Football Player-turned Consultant, Part 1 | 14 | 3.14 |
You guys are gonna have to get me caught up because I have literally been living in a cave for the past week. Well, several caves, but I'll get to that in a minute. I just got back from what was possibly the <em>least</em> relaxing (but most interesting) vacation of my life. In... I Spent the Past Week in a Cave | 14 | 3.14 |
That included Brady having a breakdown because he still couldnt get into Harvard. And then me getting my certified user status revoked and being really upset about it.
Signs my life is pathetic? I think so. Had a dream about WSO | 13 | 3.13 |
Inspired by comments from this: http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/basic-guide-ramping-up-on-a-company-with-public-information-part-1-of-3
Lets just jump in.
<strong>Technology:</strong> In this space there are really two metrics that matter the most, sales growth and EPS... Beginners Guide to Valuation and Metrics By Sector | 12 | 3.12 |
This is PEI's last year's top 300 PE firms in the word, by 5-yr. fundraising total. Should be about the same list this year. The Top PE firms Worldwide | 8 | 3.08 |
I'm currently an equity prop trader in NYC. Academically, I majored in Finance and graduated towards the top of my class at a semi-target. Hard work and persistence allowed me to get 3 nice job offers (MM S&T Chicago, prop NYC, prop NYC) despite a rough economy. I very systematically... Ask Me Anything: I'm an Equity Prop Trader | 108 | 3.08 |
I work as a long/short equity analyst at a large hedge fund. I've been lucky enough to be more than just a model monkey early on in my career, but have also been exposed to the stress of being measured on returns. I primarily cover consumer and TMT names. I went the typical path (target... I'm a Hedge Fund Analyst - Ask Me Anything | 75 | 2.75 |
I’ve seen so many posts on here bitch and moan about war stories or back to back to back all-nighters in the office prepping for a client meeting that ultimately didn’t happen or dealing with a huge jerkoff of a boss that I thought we could all talk about something a little more positive for... How Did You Know When You Made It? | 70 | 2.7 |
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Enjoy! SALE: Charles Tyrwhitt Shirts for $29.50 | 51 | 2.51 |
<strong>(Updated by ITF after a good strong drink, 4/22/2013)</strong>
Whether it’s your first time at one of these events or you just need a refresher on the rules of etiquette, these are the “best practices” for WSO Happy Hours to ensure maximum enjoyment. Bear in mind... WSO Happy Hour: Best Practices And Recaps (UPDATED!) | 45 | 2.45 |
Wall Street Oasis is looking for several hard working individuals to join our intern team to help with online-marketing tasks, specifically Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and link-building...
Wall Street Oasis SEO Interns Needed NOW | 29 | 2.29 |
<strong>Financial modeling</strong> is a skill that any investment banking analyst will have to master. Although the majority of investment banks and other financial firms now have formal training programs, many students and prospective finance professionals are choosing enroll in... Financial & Valuation Modeling Boot-Camp | 27 | 2.27 |
In what is perhaps the most inevitable headline of the last couple months, the government has begun closing in on Bitcoin. The Washington Post reports that the Department of Homeland Security has frozen the Dwolla account of the primary Bitcoin exchange, Mt. Gox. Importantly, the DHS is in... Bye Bye Bitcoin | 26 | 2.26 |
<em>The following is an interview with Credit Risk Associate Pirho (he is also available to answer your questions)</em>
<a href="http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/blog/interview-with-credit-risk-associate-part-12">See Part 1 Here</a>
<em>Are you a... Interview with Credit Risk Associate (Part 2/2) | 18 | 2.18 |
Served 7 years active duty and currently in the ANG using this site to gain information about how to crack into/survive in the civilian business world. Taking the GMAT this summer and applying to some targets (and non target for safeties) to see where I can end up.
Learning what I can, one... "Older" monkey trying to learn some new tricks | 17 | 2.17 |
Skip to 50 seconds, doesn't matter if you speak German
<iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.liveleak.com/ll_embed?f=d2fd4ec50db4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> You'll never be this good at math | 15 | 2.15 |
Thought it's time to show some Quant love around here, I got forwarded this little resource here, and decided to present back over here in WSO.
Anyway, Quantopian.com is a community algorithmic trading platform for your browser for all you in Quantitive finance to utilize, I quote from... For the Quants: Quantopian | 11 | 2.11 |
Attached is an older (2009) list of PE Headhunters, it could be useful for those that wish to enter the industry. PE Insider List of PE Headhunters | 10 | 2.1 |
We are looking for a Spanish or Portuguese speaking recent grad for a private trading trainee program in Houston.
Email me at [email protected] for more info Want to be an energy trader? I am looking for college grads | 9 | 2.09 |
Thoughts on the article? Is it good or accurate advice? Terribly off? You tell me - I just thought it was interesting and could help some people here
[quote]If you want to work in banking but are uncertain as to what the biggest banks look for when they hire, we may have some answers for... How To Craft Your Resume For Each Of The Wall Street Banks | 9 | 2.09 |
Hey all, could anyone provide some insight into how much consideration employers give to one's undergrad GPA when it comes to MBA summer internship recruiting? I would imagine that recruiting and interviewing for MBA summer internships starts during one's first semester in b-school,... Role of UG GPA in MBA Internship Recruiting | 8 | 2.08 |
Evaluating Commercial Banks – Earnings (Part 2 of series)
This post is the continuation of a series I started with my introductory post on commercial banks, which can be found <strong><a... Evaluating Commercial Banks - Earnings (part 2) | 8 | 2.08 |
When and if the weather ever decides to warm up here in the Northeast, people will discuss how stupid we are to think that the cycles of nature will play by our calendar rules just because we arbitrarily say they should.
It’s the same thing with markets. Every year millions of suckers... "Sell In May" Is A Steaming Pile Of... | 8 | 2.08 |
Oh WSO, how I've matured since I wrote <a href="http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/hipsters-in-finance">this now infamous post</a> that even made it to Business Insider <a... UPDATE: Hipsters in Finance | 7 | 2.07 |
PwC & the ULI put out a 100+ page pdf bible filled with relevant awesome market data throughout the globe - more than you will ever need.
Still, it's awesome info if you're interested: http://ht.ly/l3OZr
You can also read it to your kids as a bedtime story or recite it aloud... "Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2013" by PwC & ULI | 7 | 2.07 |
<i> <b>Note:</b> If you look at the end of this post, you'll find a .pdf crucial for all WSO users to download. It's a document specifying projected progress for the next 20 years of finance. I was going to keep it for myself, pretty much forever, but hey, knowledge... Tomorrow: Envisioning Finance | 6 | 2.06 |
This might surprise some of you, but the world's best-known sound money advocate ain't down with the BitCoin. In the following video, Ron Paul explains that, while it should never be made <em>illegal</em>, BitCoin is just too complicated to ever actually work. Plus you... Ron Paul's Not Crazy About BitCoin | 6 | 2.06 |
Heart attacks are no laughing matter, but if you have spent any time in this business, you will recognize that if you called emergency every time you felt the symptoms of a heart attack listed on tee vee, you would be headed to the hospital on a weekly basis. This is why when you see an ad about... High Anxiety | 6 | 2.06 |
I know there are many monkeys on here that spend hours perfecting their resumes, learning technicals, and networking, yet they still don't make it in. I will be approaching FT recruiting next year and regardless of whether or not I get a job in IB, I have realized my resume and interview... Preparing to recruit for IB is beneficial even if you don't make it in | 5 | 2.05 |
Small Victory this evening:
Spent weekend creating then revising the n^nth revision for a deal teed up in our pipeline. Finally happy with revisions this morning, shower then eat lunch, try to revise again. Can't. Ok ready to send up the ladder? I think so, email this version out to... Small victories, lets here em | 4 | 2.04 |
Good story from Adam Carolla about negotiating with his radio station kroq in the early days of loveline.
tl;dr version: Adam asked for his salary to be doubled. Because he was realistic about his value he knew his company was undervaluing him, and he knew there was a piece of pie there... Simple but helpful negotiation advice | 3 | 2.03 |
Hey guys,
I received 600+ resumes for my m-payments internship in APAC. I took *3* from WSO, very happy with these candidates. 1 US female non-target (but amazing in every way), 1 Australian kid, and 1 male, Oxford-target.
It's not my job to really hire or babysit interns, so I... Thanks to everyone who responded to my internship | 2 | 2.02 |
<em> Editor's note: SAT scores for all of South Korea have been invalidated because of rampant cheating. Many students are leaving the country to still take the test. More here: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323744604578472313648304172.html </em>
<em>... Should you cheat? | 96 | 1.96 |
Somebody fwd this to me.
Have at it.
*10. BMW Z4- the blumie special*
The perfect ice breaker when meeting girls or for driving by yoga studios, the Z4 is in a class of its own now.
*9. BMW 3 series coupe- the analyst.*
The M3 and its 3 series brethren have regained cool status now that... Top Wall St cars - is this list accurate? | 86 | 1.8599999999999999 |
Would you mention your background of transferring from a community college in your interviews? I feel like it'd add to my story and make my background more interesting. Thanks! Stigma of community college | 81 | 1.81 |
So I've been reading a lot of the posts on this forum, and noticed that a good number of people (or at least the trend) seemed to perceive Booth and Kellog as a solid top 5 schools over MIT Sloan and Columbia. My post is going to focus mainly about these 4 schools I just mentioned and... MIT Sloan and Columbia >>>>> Booth and Kellog | 71 | 1.71 |
How much capital would YOU need to make 1 million dollars within 5 years? Any type of investing is allowed. How much capital would YOU need to make 1 million dollars? | 52 | 1.52 |
I did a search function as well as read the article on M&I and damn, corporate banking at a BB seems incredible!
Pros:
- Compensation: Same base as IBD, slightly discount in bonus (kind of like ECM/DCM level bonus).
- Hours: 9am ~ 7~8pm (for juniors)
- Exit Opps: Since it focuses... Why aren't people aiming Corporate Banking? | 51 | 1.51 |
Hello everybody! I have gotten into the lucky predicament of deciding between Stanford and HBS and have to decide this week. I honestly can't decide between the two.
I'm interested in private equity and entrepreneurship (non-tech). If anybody can offer any help in deciding, I would... HBS versus Stanford GSB, cant decide | 49 | 1.49 |
Bayern vs Barcelona today, Madrid-Dortmund tomorrow. As a Bayern fan, I'm biased but I think this is the year we overcome our hiccups and actually win it all. I think Madrid will handle Dortmund (just barely) and if last season was any indicator, Madrid-Bayern will be a great game. Any Champions League Watchers on Here? | 48 | 1.48 |
I have a confession to make. I am a Kickstarter <em>addict</em>. To me Kickstarter embodies everything that is simple and beautiful about the free market. If you have a good idea and can deliver, you get funded. If not, you don't. Easy peasy lemon squeezy.
Some great ideas... Would You Wear a Shirt for 100 Days Without Washing It? | 44 | 1.44 |
In what will go down as one of the worst trading decisions in my PA of all time, I sold all my GOOG back in January at $721 to buy more AAPL at $460, $450, and again at $427, and I don't even <em>like</em> AAPL. What's worse, all that averaging down only brought my average... Google Is Just Killing It | 41 | 1.41 |
Here's an update to this thread: <a href="http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/when-to-give-up">"When to Give Up"</a>
[quote=kraziazi]
Good luck; you should give us an update in a month or two with what you decided to do.</p>[/quote]
I got... Update re: When to Give Up | 35 | 1.35 |
While dabbling around the "How many people on WSO actually Make It" post: http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/how-many-people-on-wso-actually-make-it
I started thinking, in my mere 22 weeks of lurking and posting here I gained at least 9 solid and VALUABLE connections along with 2... How Has WSO Affected Your Life? | 35 | 1.35 |
Hello fellow CFA candidate monkeys,
What a great way to start the week, right? Our admission tickets to the exam are now available! We now officially have the pleasure of spending a perfectly fine Saturday in a large room full of people who, moments previously, were frantically scanning... Your CFA Exam Admission Ticket is Available | 33 | 1.33 |
How is Jefferies these days? Jefferies Pay | 32 | 1.32 |
The National Venture Capital Association has ranked the top cities for startup capital investment. Are they what you would have expected? I think Philadelpha & Oakland surprise me with how high they are and I thought Austin & Pittsburgh would be higher, but what do I know? This list is... Top 15 Cities for Venture Capital | 28 | 1.28 |
Although I know there won't be much time for fun, if I find myself out with other SAs or (more importantly) higher ups in the company, should I not drink where we go? Obviously this insinuates I have another "means" to purchase alcohol.
What if my bank throws events for SAs... Should you drink with co-workers as an SA if you are under 21? | 28 | 1.28 |
I've been seeing people talking about going bald at the <a href="http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/thin-hair-limited-to-style">Thin Hair - Limited to Style</a> thread, and it got me thinking about aggregating barber picks from our fellow WSO Users.
It might be... Wall Street Barbers | 26 | 1.26 |
Disclaimer: Yes, I used the search function, but I wanted to find a more recent figure.
1st year analysts in CA, I'm trying to do a bit of budgeting. Assuming the standard 70k base, how much do you take home every month after tax? Thanks. 1st Year Analysts: Take Home After Taxes | 25 | 1.25 |
<strong>Project description: Finance / Wall Street / Business Writer </strong>
We are looking for several talented writers (professionals in the finance industry preferred) to write for WallStreetOasis. There is a list of suggested topics you can choose from but if there is an area... Be a Wall Street Oasis Contributing Author | 24 | 1.24 |
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/stephen-casey/40/b64/5b4
Legit? Is this guy legit? | 22 | 1.22 |
<p>In case you're interested, here are all those friendly folks who said Apple shares would hit $1,000. Sure, some of these folks still have time, as in Apple might indeed reach $1,000 a share in their time frame, but it’s not looking too good for most of these... Here's Who Said Apple Would Reach $1,000 a Share | 22 | 1.22 |
Hey Guys,
As I'm sure you can deduce from the title, I am an Auditor at one of the Big 4 (let the hazing begin) who just joined this forum after trying to break out of the public accounting world for over a year. After attending school for accounting (and incurring 100K in debt), I... CPA - Can't Produce Anything | 21 | 1.21 |
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It's been awhile since I've done an update on the Lending Club WSO CDO and my Lending Club account in general, so I thought I'd knock one out this week. The fact is, I'm no longer investing with Lending Club and I'll explain why. Everyone's investment objectives and... Stepping Away from Lending Club | 21 | 1.21 |
Hi guys,
My friend graduated 3 years with a degree in a life science from UCSD with no finance exp and then did medical research for two years at a hospital.
A few months ago, he decided he wanted to try to get into finance, but wasn't able to get an offer. He was finally offered a... Just started fulltime but now offered ER internship | 20 | 1.2 |
The Boston Globe had a recent article <a href="http://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/style/2013/04/17/the-yourself-bespoke-suit-new-generation-men-find-that-online-custom-made-measure-suits-them-just-fine/a7DBvTyFlguwHEah9dazaK/story.html">("The new, do-it-yourself custom... Would you get 3D Scanned For a Suit? | 20 | 1.2 |
Hey guys,
Time to ramble.
I am a non-target, sub-par GPA finance student in California. I've been shooting off cold emails and applications to local boutiques and MMs for the last 2-3 months. Got a couple of auto-ding emails, but most were no-response. On Monday, I get an email from a... First Step in the IBD Quest: Rejection | 19 | 1.19 |
Look, I can understand counterfeiting Gucchi or Prada stuff and even electronics like Iphones. But Condoms... Really?? That is just... <a href="http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-05-15/chinas-counterfeit-condoms#r=read"> absolutely absurd</a>.
Counterfeit Condoms From China... Who Would Have Thought? | 17 | 1.17 |
Hi y'all,
I am an incoming MSA/MPA student at a top-10 accounting program. I am aiming to do post-master IBD, but will "settle" for transaction advisory gigs.
Based on the information on the resume attached, how can I best improve my profile to have a shot at MM/Boutique IBD... How to Prepare for IBD: Masters Students | 16 | 1.16 |
<strong>The 5 Things that Determine Your Success as a Commercial Real Estate Broker</strong>
With graduation quickly approaching for university and business school students alike, those of you looking to break into commercial real estate brokerage, <a href="... The 5 Things that Determine Your Success as a Commercial Real Estate Broker | 16 | 1.16 |
Hi, fellow monkeys.
I'm doing a DCF model, but I can't seem to get it to balance. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. SBs to pass around.
The file is attached. Thanks! Model won't balance. Any help? | 15 | 1.15 |
“Thanks for coming out today,” a cheesy grin smarms, extending his hand.
“It’s a great space,” you instinctively reply, mirroring his smile and shaking his hand. It isn’t. It’s old, the new owner isn’t putting the money into it that he should, and on top of that it’s direct... Broker events can be opulent and unnecessary, but they are awesome | 15 | 1.15 |
Hey Baboons,
Forgive me if I'm posting in the wrong forum. I found Allen Edmonds on sale at Lord & Taylor's website. They start at $207 with free shipping if you have a shoprunner account.... Allen Edmonds on Sale at Lord and Taylor | 14 | 1.1400000000000001 |
Adam Grant, who is the youngest tenured professor and single highest-rated teacher at The Wharton School, has an unconventional philosophy on what makes people successful. He says that the most successful people are givers, not "matchers" or "takers."
I look at my own... Wharton's most popular and youngest-tenured professor says the most successful people are Givers | 14 | 1.1400000000000001 |
Can somebody explain what is wrong with square toed shoes and list out other common fashion flubs?
Thanks. What's wrong with square toed shoes and other fashion no-nos | 13 | 1.13 |
Hi all, I've been lurking for a while and figured i should post as the need or me to find a job approaches. I am in the last 1-1.5 years of finishing up a PhD in mechanical engineering in a good program (department is pretty much always 1-3 on lists, if that matters). My masters was in... Career path for engineering PhD with some finance training | 13 | 1.13 |
There’s no shortage of GMAT advice out there – most of it is centered around giving adequate time for preparation, carefully tracking and shoring up problem spots, and anticipating any and all curveballs that could be thrown on G-Day. WSO readers face a tricky dilemma –no time or... Three Contrarian Takeaways from the GMAT | 13 | 1.13 |
I sometimes wonder what Angelo Mozillo thinks about the mess he made. Of all the shotgun weddings to come out of the 2008 financial crisis, the B of A - Countrywide union has to be the worst. Last week <a... Countrywide: The Gift that Keeps on Giving | 12 | 1.12 |
I am a realist and IBD/S&T are not going to happen. However, I still am hoping to get some feedback on this. I know it should be 1 page, but I can't pull the trigger on anything to delete. Anyone with resume experience tell me what you do not care about on it, and hopefully I can... This is for anything but IBD | 12 | 1.12 |
Brainchild of uber entrepreneur and superhero Elon Musk, SolarCity installs and finances commercial and residential solar energy systems. Founded in 2006, SCTY IPO’d late last year at $8 per share and currently trades at a little over $23. Investors (and taxpayers!) are STILL being burned by... SolarCity: A Bright Future Indeed | 12 | 1.12 |
So after a great deal of networking and searching on job boards, you have an opportunity to interview for an equity research position. Now you may be asking how you can prepare for your upcoming interview. Here are three questions that I have been asked in almost all of my ER... ER Interview Coming Up? Know the Answers to These 3 Questions. | 12 | 1.12 |
We have just pushed live a new mobile theme taking into account the complaints from the previous iteration.
You will now find bigger buttons and less layout issues related to videos and images...so hoepfully you wont be forced to pinch and zoom in to click and navigate.
Please let me know... New WSO Mobile App / Theme | 12 | 1.12 |
1) <strong>Barclays fat cat Rich Ricci retires at 49 just weeks after pocketing £18m shares windfall</strong> (<a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2311005/Rich-Ricci-Fat-cat-Barclays-banker-retiring-just-weeks-pocketing-18m-shares-windfall.html">Daily... Bonus Bananas April 19, 2013 | 11 | 1.11 |
Before you judge the wording in the title, I beg you to watch this video:
<i>Nothing has made me bury my head in my arms more than this video did.</i>
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/CLQ1V9OGwKc"... Pathetic Startup Releases Investor/Consumer Pitch | 11 | 1.11 |
What's a good place for nicer shoes like Alden, C&J, John Lobb, Ferragamo loafers, etc.?
I've only bought them directly from their stores and paid full retail, but are there ever discounts on those shoes? Where to buy more expensive shoes | 11 | 1.11 |
Hi experts here
I am a undergraduate student who will graduate in the coming June.
Recently, after a long and tough road of hunting job, I finally find my interest and decide my long-term career goal.
I discover I am interested in marketing, meanwhile dealing with business clients,... Corporate/Business Strategy in F500 | 10 | 1.1 |
Hi guys,
I have got 2 offers from the same bank (top 3 american) for summer analyst 2014.
One is on the cross asset structuring desk and the other for credit hybrids trading.
I liked them both very much in interviews, in the next few days someone from each desk is going to call me, what... structuring vs trading | 10 | 1.1 |
Superman can suck it. <em>This</em> is definitely the must-see video of the week. If you need context go <a href="http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/hilarious-sorority-letter-not-what-you-expect-updated-with-pic"... NEW VIDEO OF THE WEEK | 10 | 1.1 |
For those who are applying to business school, with or without the anticipation of a joint-degree program, the question arises: should I take the GMAT or the GRE?
In all honesty, I think the answer is either, but it's not entirely black and white. First, not all business schools accept... GMAT or GRE for Business School: What Top Schools Say | 10 | 1.1 |
I'm very excited to deliver this special announcement. Over the last few months we've been working on the <a href="https://il130.infusionsoft.com/app/form/na11">WSO Modeling Series</a> that will teach you some of the most critical fundamentals of financial... Special Announcement: 6 Free Financial Modeling Lessons from WSO | 10 | 1.1 |
I'm a high school student who will soon have a phone interview for the JP Morgan Investment Bank High School Program. What can I expect? JP Morgan High School Internship Interview | 9 | 1.09 |
I could definitely use some input and advice about something that's been weighing on my mind.
I was recently admitted to a top 10 MBA program in the midwest, and I'm thinking of making a switch into investment banking. I'm a CPA, I spent three years as an auditor at a Big 4... Am I too old to be an Associate Investment Banker? | 8 | 1.08 |
Hey there,
please critique my resume, as I am planning to apply for full time M&A positions as well as corporate development positions soon.
Two comments:
- Don't care about the GPA, it's country specific and hence won't make much sense to you I guess
- The elite... Please critique my resume (FT M&A applications) | 8 | 1.08 |
Any of you working monkeys out there have a suggestion for a nice / classy keychain? The one I have is crap and I don't know where to start looking. Suggestions appreciated. Nice keychain | 8 | 1.08 |
Warren Buffett is finally on twitter. His first tweet? "Warren is in the house."
Awesome.
https://twitter.com/WarrenBuffett Warren Buffett Makes Twitter Debut | 8 | 1.08 |
As a background, these are all very cold emails. i am a nontarget with barely any alumni. I have gotten a 30% response rate, which I am surprised by (i thought it would be lower). I know title can be a huge factor in whether or not someone even opens the email.
I do my best to specify... Is this email title too aggressive "Working in the xx group at xx firm"? | 8 | 1.08 |
What is the credibility of Technical analysis as compared to Fundamental analysis, and which method has made higher returns over the course of time? Credibility of Technical Analysis? | 7 | 1.07 |
Just got my first FT offer. Economic Consulting firm. Graduating college in 15 days. Have a few questions about the benefits and such, mainly on the tax end of things.
Can anyone explain to me the benefits of setting aside pretax income for transportation expense? I'll be living in NYC... First Job: benefits, salary, etc. | 7 | 1.07 |
I'm proposing the chat is changed from CU's to Invite only. There are some people on here that would like to take advantage of the chat function but can't because of some idiots a year ago.
One way to do this: create a special class similar to the Cert User class. A person who... Chat Certified Users -> Invite only | 7 | 1.07 |
Hey guys, just a heads up. LivingSocial got hacked and more than 50 million names, emails, birthdates, and encrypted passwords were compromised... LivingSocial HACKED | 7 | 1.07 |
Hey guys, just got in from vacation but thought this was important enough to post to maybe save some of you some embarrassment. Your old Uncle Eddie's always looking out for you little pervs:
<a href="http://www.dailydot.com/lol/bang-with-friends-facebook-glitch/">How To... Bang With Friends HACKED | 7 | 1.07 |
For a corp dev case study, how does one calculate return on investment (IRR, NPV, Cash on Cash, etc.) if the acquired business is integrated into the parent as opposed to acquired then exited 5 years later like in a typical PE case study. Would you just calculate the present value of revenue... Corp Dev case study - Calculating returns | 6 | 1.06 |
Hello,
I am an analyst looking for new opportunities in finance in New York. Any criticism/advice on my resume would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Sam Resume | 6 | 1.06 |
Hi dudes, I wonder how did you find out what consultants do when you're a student. It seems a bit hard for me to ask to people around me since there are few consultants, and also few sites really do have appropriate infos.
Thanks a lot. :) A life of career in the consulting firm? | 6 | 1.06 |
Recently, I was on lunch at my shitty job, one that’s like 10 times BELOW my capabilities like the rest of the 50% of <i>underemployed</i> graduates. I fired up my Zite app [awesome for you bloggers out there] and started scrolling through the morning’s news and found this... The Top 5 Reasons Why Your Job Sucks | 6 | 1.06 |
I saw this today and though I should bring it here for you all! Just for fun...
<div style="background-color:#000000;width:520px;"><div style="padding:4px;"><embed... Futurama knows how to monkey round | 6 | 1.06 |
<strong>There are times as a trader when you are having a bad run. </strong>One loss leads to another and another….and another. After a period of time, even the most battle hardened veteran may find himself putting his balls in the desk drawer when he sits down at the screens.... Risk Taking: 7th Secret | 6 | 1.06 |
Hi WSO,
I accepted a SA offer from a non-banking financial firm in mid-March, and I got a phone interview opportunity from asset management of a top BB (GS/MS/JPM) today. The non-banking offer is "at will" basis, can I still interview with the BB after I signed the contract?
Some... Interview after accepted a SA offer | 5 | 1.05 |
http://www.bloomberg.com/video/startup-funds-struggling-to-raise-capital-pierce-EzUekDAzSFW2M~rzKX_WtA.html
Pretty good video.
Cliffs:
- 2/20 model under pressure - LPs are going to compensate managers that are able to generate alpha perennially
- Mid-size and larger hedge funds are... Some Hedge Fund Trends (Capital Raising, etc). *Video* | 5 | 1.05 |
Dear all,
I am currently a freshman at a target school looking for a finance related internship this summer, paid or unpaid. I have applied to everything that I could find on my school's career website and networked with a couple alum in PWM but still no luck of getting an internship.... Freshman looking for a summer internship | 5 | 1.05 |
The case for business attire goes beyond suits and shoes.
A fine briefcase makes a statement. <a href="http://howtospendit.ft.com/mens-fashion/22673-keeping-it-brief">Tom Stubbs in FT</a> presents 10 top briefcases including "alpha-totes' for... Briefcases and attaché cases | 4 | 1.04 |
I'm an sophomore at a target majoring in computer science and economics. Despite completing a part time IB internship this year, I did not land any SA IB offers and have accepted a well paying engineering position this summer. I'm doing a part time boutique PE internship right now... Computer Science major sophomore engineering internship, junior SA chances | 4 | 1.04 |
http://elitedaily.com/life/the-20-mistakes-you-dont-want-to-make-in-your-20s/#slide-9
Not sure if this is old news, but I got a good laugh out of the article. A couple noteworthy ones:
<quote> <strong>16. Not caring because you only live once — that is for... The 20 Mistakes You Don't Want To Make In Your 20's | 4 | 1.04 |
From what I understand, a syndicated loan group typically invest in various investments/ loans such as revolvers and term loans in primary and secondary markets. SLG will also sell pieces of loans to other commercial lenders if SLG were the lead arranger.
This sounds like portfolio... thoughts and opinions on syndicated loan group in a bank | 4 | 1.04 |
First off, I want to do investment banking, unfortunately I never got an interview. My plan is to try and network into an investment banking analyst role over the next 3 years. If I cannot get in within 3 year then I will pursue an MBA but only at a top school and try again but for an associate... Project Accountant or Commercial Banking Manager? | 4 | 1.04 |
I'm a sophomore, and I realize my resume isnt the best but please let me know what I can change! Please review my resume | 4 | 1.04 |
I'm an undergraduate with degrees in economics and geology. I've been spending a while thinking of ideas for profoundly unsexy businesses that have the potential for great cash flow, yet are divorced from the normal consumer market - because to hell with starting a retail-oriented... How profitable are rock quarries? | 4 | 1.04 |
<strong>Stock Market Analysis 4/22 - 4/26</strong>
Conclusions: The market rose nicely with the Dow advancing 1.1 percent and the small cap Russell 2000 jumping 2.5 percent. The advance was confirmed with three times as many stocks rising as falling and about 500 more stocks... Here's what happened in the stock/bond markets last week | 4 | 1.04 |
i was pretty surprised to see that entry level real-time trading jobs annual compensation is only around $40-45k. does anyone else think that this is really low?
also, how long does it typically take for a real-time trader to become day-ahead trader? real-time trading / hourly trader salary | 3 | 1.03 |
Given my interest in private equity, I wanted to know what types of VC there is in the southeastern US, specifically cities like Atlanta, Charlotte, Miami, Nashville, etc. VC in southeast USA | 3 | 1.03 |
Hi All,
I am currently a Freshman at a non-target. I have an internship at one of the Big 5 Canadian banks in wealth management. The internship will take place at a branch, not HQ. I have been told I will be doing mainly cold-calling. How should I make the best of this internship? Have any of... How to make the best of my PWM Internship | 3 | 1.03 |
Hi Everyone,
My resume is attached to the post. Don't hold anything back; it won't help me in the long run! My goal is to continue as an analyst on either the buy-side or sell-side.
Thanks! Resume Review - Equity Research | 3 | 1.03 |
What is the best way to do a valuation of a company based in an emerging market with hyperinflation? DCF in a Country with Hyperinflation | 3 | 1.03 |
I will be graduating in May with a degree in Business Economics with a concentration in International Business. I understand that a degree with more of a concentration in Finance would be most appealing to employers. I have done some interviewing with some financial institutions like AXA... Business Economics Degree | 3 | 1.03 |
So you’ve decided where you want to go to school. Everything is really coming up roses. You’ve attended an admitted student day, you’re networking with current students and alumni, and you’ve made your tuition deposit. And then you wander upon this. The dreaded “Cost of Attendance”... Funding an Education: How Am I Supposed to Pay for This? | 3 | 1.03 |
Neat Washington Post article detailing the best real estate development proposals from the finalists - MIT, Cornell and Georgetown. The CASE is perhaps the most prestigious and daunting real estate case competition in the country, if not the world. A total of 32 teams competed from real estate... MIT's The CASE Competition 2013 | 2 | 1.02 |
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Simple question out of curiosity. Do Bulge Bracket IB banks have URM quotas to fill? Does it help to have URM status when seeking IB employment?
I am not really asking for opinion on affirmative action - just wondering about question at hand. URM status at BB | 2 | 1.02 |
Any word on this shop. Couldn't find out a lot. Tech firm based in San Francisco and Boston. Anyone happen to know the the email convention? Shea and Company? | 2 | 1.02 |
Hey all - On the sales side as a sales assistant at the moment and want to move into trading. Started cold e-mailing as many HF traders as I could find and I got in touch with a partner at a fairly new, but also fairly large, HF...they managed to raise between $1- $3B upon launching the fund.... Meeting with HF Partner | 2 | 1.02 |
Patrick and his team have made some <em>extremely</em> helpful updates to our Finance Networking Guide to help you through all aspects of networking in the finance world. Inside the WSO Finance Networking Guide, you'll get a comprehensive, all-inclusive roadmap for maximizing... Get the Updated 2013 Finance Networking Guide | 2 | 1.02 |
happy to be a part of this community! deciding whether to go to conference or not. Just Joined! | 2 | 1.02 |
Dear Monkeys,
I have 1 model test to interview KKR next week. But I am from literature background.
Any one has a sample model test and key for me to study?
Many Thanks! Sample LBO model test and key | 2 | 1.02 |
I shit you not
http://architecturelab.net/2013/05/internet-lights-up-as-new-peoples-daily-hq-erected/
http://www.theatlanticwire.com/global/2013/05/peoples-daily-building-china-censorship/64845/
They really rose to the occasion when they erected this. China's Main Propaganda Paper's New HQ is Shaped like a Giant Penis | 2 | 1.02 |
hey guys - how do you value a section of a company based on a P/CF metric if it's a diversified company? i have the 2012 revenues split out by divisions, and i have nothing else split out by divisions - only EBITDA and such by the company as a whole. in the end, i want the NPV of division... Help - P/CF to Valuation of a diversified company | 1 | 1.01 |
Hi everyone. I have a phone interview with a PE firm that mainly hires consultants and was told to be prepared to walk through a case.
I'm assuming that this will be a consulting-style case - am I wrong? What should I expect regarding finance/valuation?
Past cases from similar... Consulting-Style PE Cases - Please Help? | 1 | 1.01 |
Hi guys,
I am new to this forum but I have read some discussion about b-school comparisons and I wondered if you could provide me some help. I was accepted to the Msc in Finance at IE and the MSc in Finance & Management at Cranfield and I am not sure which one enjoys a better reputation.... IE Business School vs. Cranfield School of Managment | 1 | 1.01 |
Looking to create a bhangra playlist for all the desi bankers out there to bank too - any songs you'd recommend?
Bhangra & Banking | 1 | 1.01 |
Nice moment for America, cool moment for real estate.
http://www.businessinsider.com/live-watch-as-the-spire-is-placed-on-top-of-one-world-trade-center-2013-5
Construction crews are currently placing the final part of the spire on top of Manhattan's One World Trade Center.
The... LIVE: Watch As The Final Piece Of One World Trade Center Is Lifted Into Place | 1 | 1.01 |
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 | 1 | 1.01 |
Which job would most likely offer better experience and exit options towards a research analyst position at a hedge fund?
Pretty sure I already know the answer, but it's always good to hear the opinions of others already working in the industry. Institutional Equity Sales Position or Hedge Fund of Funds Entry level Position | 1 | 1.01 |
Whenever someone is supposing to buy something the first thing you use to do is to search online and then use to read the reviews before. These ambitions can be fulfilled by some simple suggestions of the company “first choice properties. This company is a consultancy which suggests people and... The best way of relaxation while buying a new plot | 0 | 1 |
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Hi All,
I'm looking to parlay my unique business experience into a Management Consultant position-
Please tell me how successful you think I'd be in doing so, based on my background!
My background:
I graduated from a good school (one notch under Ivy League) at the age of 20,... Parlaying My Experience | 0 | 1 |
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 help ER word template | 0 | 1 |
In case you missed them, here's some of last week's most popular topics:
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The AIFM directive in effect in July will [quote]force tens of thousands of hedge funds and private-equity firms from outside the bloc to establish domicile in one of the 27 EU member states[/quote]-<a... Czech Republic Joins in Bid to Attract Fund Managers | 0 | 1 |
After my <a href="http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/i-resigned-from-rothschild-to-start-a-company">original post</a> describing why I decided to resign from Rothschild and start my own company, we have since expanded Rickshaw to 22 currencies and 6 languages. Passengers... How to Make an App if You Only Know Investment Banking | 0 | 1 |
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 | 0 | 1 |
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<strong>Stock Market Analysis </strong>
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Check the link!
http://www.tpgcredit.com/our-team/tom-hou
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Seems that the guy is a German born Chinese, smart and has great experience! I wouldn't be surprised if he is top candidate for buy-side associate level job after two years stint in... TPG hires a 23-year-old GS analyst as Director!! | 43 | 0.43 |
When I was in banking, I lost nearly £17,000 spread betting on the Goldman Sachs SEC trial. I lost another gut wrenching chunk of money in Vegas playing poker with the big boys. Sucks right? But "life is long, I'll win it back".
And so I went on, and yes, from time to time I... Leaving Banking. Fold. | 34 | 0.34 |
<strong>McDonald's Hamburger University - Higher Employment Stats & More Exclusive than All Top MBA Programs Except Stanford</strong>
The Economist released an article on Saturday about McDonald's "Hamburger U," a corporate training program that accepts... McDonald's Hamburger University - Higher Employment & More Exclusive than All Top MBA Programs | 27 | 0.27 |
I'm a student at a target school looking to enter the business. Last year I was convicted of a felony (vehicular homicide) which can't be expunged for 7 years. Nothing else on my record. I'm aware that in 09 sec/finra decided to statutorily bar anyone with any felony from the past... Finra exceptions to statutory disqualification due to felony | 19 | 0.19 |
I wouldn’t exactly say I’m crestfallen these days, but I do often question what I’m doing with myself. The question has plagued me since I moved out of the 18-24 box. You ask other people for advice, but how often do ask yourself what you are doing. Maybe its time to have a little 1-on-1... 12 Quarter Life Crisis Questions to Ask Yourself | 13 | 0.13 |
I would like to thank everyone on WSO for support and knowledge I gained reading the forum daily and talking to all the monkeys. I went a long way from a confused sophomore going to a non-target liberal arts school to someone that finally got a summer analyst gig at a NYC boutique. I have... Summer Analyst Success Story | 11 | 0.11 |
Does anyone know where the training for IB Summer Analysts is in NYC? I heard it was in Brooklyn . JPM Summer Analyst Training | 7 | 0.07 |
To everyone tackling this giant menacing bear of an exam with me in a few weeks, a sincere wish of the best of luck.
I'm roughly 120 hours behind my planned study hour target at this point, so it's back to banking style days until the finish. Please pardon my relative absence from... CFA LII | 6 | 0.06 |
In the dictionary, narcissism is defined as: inordinate fascination with oneself; excessive self love and vanity. Which of course describes many things these days. I continue to be fascinated with the brilliance of specific narcissistic product. It is ubiquitous today. It has improved lives and... Narcissism | 5 | 0.05 |
In light of the thread titled "Bankers and Bad Relationships" which compares women to donkeys (happy mothers day!), breaks them down by which race is best, and focuses on what is best in partner (i.e. the relationship should revolve around your work problems), and not at all about how... How Can My Finance Boyfriend Be A Better Partner? | 5 | 0.05 |
Do HR reps still organize events for the Analysts (similar to being in a SA program) or once you get placed at your desk, all of that good stuff is over...? So after FT training.. we are basically on our own? | 3 | 0.03 |
I was recently chatting to an MD who spent some time at DB in London, he mentioned something which may be of use to some of you. He said that they tended to avoid hiring Analyst from the UK. Why?: No languages? Nope. Poor education? Nope. Diversity? Nope.
The reasoning was: they have too... "We don't like to hire English Analysts" | 45 | -0.55 |
Hey guys, hope you're all doing well. Long time lurker and first time poster here. As you can tell I am ready to give up and I feel hopeless at this point. I signed up because I am extremely frustrated and I want to give up, but I thought my brothers here could help me. My story is quite... Any advice for a man who is at the end of his road and doesn't know what to do? | 40 | -0.6 |
Before anyone mentions this, I already searched the site and couldn't find anything on this.
My question is this: When they do the drug test for pre-employment screens, do they check for nicotine or just illegal drugs? Background check: Drug test for nicotine | 35 | -0.65 |
And do they wear a tux? Or is that just in movies? edit: talking about America here. i realize that in 3rd world countries you can pay someone 5 cents to wake you up with a blowjob every day, but that's not what i'm talking about Do rich people still have butlers? | 35 | -0.65 |
Choose 5 guests, if possible please explain the reasons behind the invites. They don't have to be related to the industry fyi.
Mine would be:
Aliko Dangote, Angela Merkel, Ben Bernanke, Ivan Glasenberg and Ray Dalio If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would you choose? | 30 | -0.7 |
Before anyone says anything, yeah I know I fucked up and I have to live with it. I want to fix this problem now and move on.
I have a 2.7 GPA. On an application for a BB, I claimed to have a 3.0. The only reason I did this was to make sure my application would pass thru HR screening. I have... Lied about GPA on application, how should I proceed? | 27 | -0.73 |
I am choosing between these two as a transfer for my undergraduate degrees, both are commonly ranked as top 5 in my major (accounting) and highly regarded nationally. Which university would give me the biggest advantage for IB? Brigham Young University vs Binghamton University | 20 | -0.8 |
Anybody have a sense of what guys at top firms like Mount Kellett, Cerberus, Madison Dearborn, etc. pay to top execs. We all know of the hedge fund lists of top paid managers, guys who make 3,4,$900 million+. Considering many of these private equity firms are the same in terms of AUM and fee... Private equity exec compensation vs. hedge fund execs | 19 | -0.81 |
Before that, I thought I could at least get my CGPA to be bumped up from 3.43 to 3.59 this semester. After finishing all the finals, now it turns out I might get 3.52 this semester. Considering that this is my last semester in the college, and also the fact that I have always wanted to get into... Did not get the expected GPA. Am I fucked? | 18 | -0.8200000000000001 |
thoughts? what's your favorite food? | 15 | -0.85 |
Thoughts? Comments? What's life like there? Exit Ops?
Recruiter wants to know if I would be interested in a Sr. Analyst position (NY Office). Trying to make the jump to PE but have had relatively little success (Currently finishing up my second year at a small boutique) so I told him I... Imperial Capital | 14 | -0.86 |
So i am starting out in stock trading and i really don't know where to begin. So i ask all of you what would you tell your younger self that you wish you had known then when you first started. write a letter to yourself 10 years ago. what would it say? | 12 | -0.88 |
I've interviewed several times for a job, and I've been continually blocked almost by HR. I've emailed twice in two weeks and both times, I've been informed they will let me know.
I have no reason to doubt them but I have another offer on the table but I want this job... Is it OK to go past HR to VP? | 12 | -0.88 |
Thanks for the advice earlier. I put some more effort into it and pumped out what I think is a little better. Let me know what you think. IB Resume - Few changes | 12 | -0.88 |
Checking what you guys thought of these two choices for the finance path, I am leaning towards UVA due to it having a broader curriculum. Cornell Hotel School or UVA - Mcintire | 11 | -0.89 |
"Cooper said some of the most impoverished-but-wealthy bankers are those with trophy wives. “You’ll get these guys who turn up at work with the girlfriends they’ve had since university, and then suddenly – once they start making a lot of money – they’ll ditch the old university... Trophy wife - will this happen to you? | 11 | -0.89 |
I have a 3.2 econ degree from a non target, I am 26 years old with 2.5 years of experience in the financial industry. 1 year as an M&A analyst, 1 Year as a financial advisor and now working for 5 months at a hedge fund as a prop trader. I've been all over the place taking whatever... MSF advice needed, need some opinions | 11 | -0.89 |
I am applying to a summer job and the inverviewer who I talked to said it will be a group interview, business casual. Is it a bad idea if I wear a suit to stand out? Bad idea to wear a suit to a business casual interview? | 10 | -0.9 |
Hey! I'm going to be applying for a summer analyst job at Raymond James IBD (specifically the ATL branch) next summer. I was just wondering if you knew what types of private equity firms many RJ analysts get into after finishing 2-year IBD analyst stints. Anybody know? PE exit opps for Raymond James | 10 | -0.9 |
I applied online back in December. Haven't heard back yet. Should I try to reach out to hr again? Are first round interviews already out? I was thinking of maybe giving up on banking this season and applying for some easier firms like McKinsey for 2013 summer. Let me know what you think. GS sa ibd anyone heard back yet? | 10 | -0.9 |
Hello all...
I never made an account, but I've read a lot of these forum posts, and they too have made me a more motivated person. Hearing the success stories are great. I, too, have a success story, albeit it'll be different like all the other stories, but we all the same ending;... I made it.. You can make it too! | 10 | -0.9 |
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Hey guys, I have a couple of newbie questions about financial statements & accounting.
1) In its simplistic form, Enterprise Value (EV) is based on the market values of a companies capital structure:
EV=MKTCAP+PREFERED+DEBT-CASH
Can we calculate EV based on the book value of... Statement Analysis & Accounting Questions | 8 | -0.92 |
Would talking with students online that are going for the same career or major help with any questions you have? These students would be within your University or your neighboring ones. Also, your building a network to help get your career job. Lmk thanks Associate with students like you. | 8 | -0.92 |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCjssK-i4Mg&feature=player_embedded
Boom goes the dynamite PA Rep. Mike Kelly delivers a beatdown lecture to the IRS | 7 | -0.9299999999999999 |
I was reading some advice somewhere on dress for Wall Street interns, and it said stick to white or light blue for your dress shirts.
Are other colors generally not acceptable? Does it make a difference whether it's business casual or business formal? Is it true that you should stick to only white or light blue for dress shirts? | 7 | -0.9299999999999999 |
What are the top schools that investment banks, brokerage firms, private equity firms, etc. recruit from the most? Besides Ivy Leagues. What are the schools that banks and firms recruit from? | 7 | -0.9299999999999999 |
Also, if anyone has any insight into the field, I would appreciate any information at all.
Thank you. Who besides Simmons specializes in energy banking? | 7 | -0.9299999999999999 |
Hello everyone. I am new to this site and recently took interest in the investment banking industry. However, I attend UCSB and our resources are limited but apparently successful in connecting students with alumni within the industry.
I am a first year student and I like to think I have a... First year, non-target, ideal path/advice? | 6 | -0.94 |
I've looked through WSO a lot over the past year and have learned some valuable stuff, so a very large thank you to all of you guys and girls that contribute.
Anyways, I'm a graduating senior and just accepted a FT offer at a top REPE firm. I don't start until July, but I... First Day Tips for Incoming Analysts | 6 | -0.94 |
Hey guys and gals. First post here, so pardon me if this isn't in the correct forum arena. Anyways....
I'm a sophomore bio major (3.6) gpa from a non-target and became interested in i-banking after taking an econ class and learning about the financial industry. Fast forward to now,... Little advice for networking... | 6 | -0.94 |
recently had an interview, thought it went very well...sent a thank you to the bankers...they responded by saying, "it was nice meeting you, we'll be in touch once we have an idea of the headcount we are able to add."
i mean, there's atleast one position open i'm... How would you interpret this | 6 | -0.94 |
A lot has been made recently about original television programming being produced by Internet properties. The prime example is House of Cards on Netflix, but <a target="_blank"... Anyone Watching Amazon Originals? | 6 | -0.94 |
Just received the call today from an AM firm that wants to bring me in this summer. I was originally extended an informal offer from a much smaller firm back in February. What's the best/most polite way to tell the smaller firm that I won't be able to join them?
Thanks in advance. How to turn down an offer? | 6 | -0.94 |
I am trying to position myself for ECM, which is basically half corporate finance, and half markets related. I can easily show my interest in corp finance via internships in investment banking.
But how do I show interest in the "markets"? An internship at a short/long equities hedge... What kind of internship shows "interest" in the markets? | 6 | -0.94 |
. Working at Startup =/= Saving the world | 6 | -0.94 |
Hey, guys i'm new to wso and i have a few questions that are very very basic to ask.
What is consulting?
What do consultants do?
What do you do on a daily basis?
Very basic question about consulting? | 6 | -0.94 |
Hi dudes, I've heard that bankers and consultants make up quite large percentage in MBA and I wonder how high the ratio is.
Thanks :) composition in MBA | 5 | -0.95 |
Hey guys, I just got moved to the second round interview at VC firm for a summer internship. I got an email saying that this won't be a test of my VC knowledge, but skills that will add value to the portfolio companies.
I'm a sophomore engineer with no prior finance experience.... 2nd round interview coming up, what to expect? | 5 | -0.95 |
F*uck yea. Just wanted to share this...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axCn04iXkBg&feature=share Interview with Amanda Berry's Rescuer | 5 | -0.95 |
Silly request. I worked on a lead left IPO that closed a couple of months ago and I'm going to add it to my resume. Can anybody who has worked on one post the bullets they put on their resume? Obviously you should redact company name, etc. Would really only be helpful if you were on the... Adding lead-left IPO on resume | 5 | -0.95 |
Does anybody know the email format for Northern Trust, particularly for the asset management division, i.e. the mutual funds? Silver banana goes to the first correct response. Northern Trust Email Format | 5 | -0.95 |
My partner and I are looking for seed capital to start our real estate company. We specialize in NYC multifamily with a focus on removing rent stabilized tenants. My partner has over 13 years of experience dealing with RS tenants and is known as the best in the business. He cleaned out his... Raising Seed Capital for real estate fund | 5 | -0.95 |
GS must have THE WORST job application/HR online system. They need to just fork the money over for the Taleo system that JPM, Citi, CS, and BAML use.
MS is pretty shitty as well.
The ideal system is that of smaller buy side places where an email suffices but I understand that isn't... Job/HR portals at Banks/Financial Institutions. | 5 | -0.95 |
Hey guys!
I've been thinking about this quite a bit. I see everywhere here on WSO that you gotta network to get somewhere in banking or whatever career path you've chosen. Why is it like this? I do not understand, it seems to me most MDs and alike are assholes that nobody wants to... Networking and business | 5 | -0.95 |
Alright so I had an interview at a boutique bank (phone call, but it was an informal interview) about 3 weeks ago. It went well, and I followed up around a week later and was told there was no decision on my status yet, and to reach out next week to remind them. I did that, which required no... Should I follow up a second time? | 4 | -0.96 |
Warning: this is probably 1Mth post about when to reach back out after an interview, but is slightly unique, as always...
Background... I had a phone interview on 4/25/13 with a botique IB. As a follow up, they requested I send examples of my with, which I did same day. They then asked... Waiting to hear back about interview | 4 | -0.96 |
Please state what type of bank, location, and hours. How many hours did you work every week as a first year analyst? | 4 | -0.96 |
Just a few days ago, gold price plummeted to around 1300 from 1700( don't have the exact figure). A lot of news talk about fall in gold price but haven't really been able to explain what is/are the main reason(s)? A fall in gold price? | 4 | -0.96 |
Simply, who are they? Top Tier VCs | 3 | -0.97 |
I work at the entry level at a physical natural gas trading desk in Houston, Texas. I'm planning on heading to business school in two or three years for Energy Management. I've got a few questions regarding that.
For some background, I have zero interest in going to HYPS/the Ivy... Energy Management MBA - which schools? | 3 | -0.97 |
Trying to break into sell-side equity research. Been doing a lot of personal research on proper modeling methods. Looking for some opinions on which books are worth the buy.
Thanks Good Books on Equity Research: DCF Modeling, Valuations etc.. | 3 | -0.97 |
I already have the Series 7 and 63, but now I am required to take the Series 66 for a new job I will be starting. I can either take the Series 65 (and combine it with the 63) to satisfy this requirement, or I can take the 66. Any opinions on which one I should take? For some reason the 66 is... Series 66 or 65? | 3 | -0.97 |
Things are coming close, I've applied to about 50 or so internships, heard back from 10 and gotten turned down for 9/10. These have encompassed a pretty wide range of finance-related(ish) fields from IB to operations and tax and have been paid and unpaid.
My goal is to get a job at one... Rising Junior Internship Problems | 3 | -0.97 |
IB started by Bourkoff and Stenzler less than a year ago. Does anyone have any intel on how big their groups are (both advisory side and investment side)?
Also, any ideas on pay, culture, exit opps (probably too early to tell), and dealflow?
Thanks. LionTree Advisors | 3 | -0.97 |
Hey all,
Similar to how people who miss out on BB, MM, and "elite" boutique SA in IBD can go for small regional boutiques, what is the rough equivalent in s&t? Late in the Cycle Trading Internships | 2 | -0.98 |
The more I've read about Greece the past six months the more it reminds me of how AIG went from absolute dogshit to hedge fund darling (and still is.) No, I don't mean it was bailed out/taken private by the government and and then taken public a couple of years later. Investors... Greece turning into AIG? | 2 | -0.98 |
Anyone know about this group and if they hire straight from undergraduate? As someone who is very interested in politics along with finance, this seems like a pretty cool opportunity. Any info about exit ops, salary is welcome as well. Thanks. GS Global Markets Institute | 2 | -0.98 |
... . | 2 | -0.98 |
In this business (IB, consulting, etc) do you have to be the type of person that is aggressive and pushes his/her ideas blocking others, try to monopolize the work, take opportunities from others, and the likes or, do people chill and just be good men to each other? Im not quite sure what the... People | 2 | -0.98 |
Is there a difference between these two? Which would be better for valuing the success of an investment? ROIC (Return on Invested Capital) vs ROI (Return on Investment) | 2 | -0.98 |
Let's say I work as an MM IBD analyst for a 2 years in a major southeastern city. If I don't get an MBA, how doable is getting an MM PE role? What types of firms would I be looking at? How hard would I have to network? Lateral from MM IBD to MM PE | 2 | -0.98 |
Hi,
I manage to get an informal interview with the CIO of a growing global macro fund and I'm looking for tips on current trends for that strategy or just general tips for global informal interview.
Thanks global macro informal interview | 1 | -0.99 |
Hi Monkeys,
Some recruiters from QT-Search reached me recently regarding the high frequency trading opportunities..
Just wondering anyone knows about this company? If so, how are they doing this business? I don't want to send my resume to them blindly and they may mess... Anyone knows about the QT-Search | 1 | -0.99 |
Hey guys, I am a high school senior who needs to choose a University to attend. I want to go into investment banking and I know IU would be better than State but here is my dilemma: IU would cost me 40K a year compared to MSU costing me 20K a year. If I went into IU I would hope to get into the... Michigan State University Vs. Indiana University | 1 | -0.99 |
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Hello guys,
I just finished reading a great book, one that all of the history/current events/military history buffs here on WSO will like.
The Way of the Knife: The CIA, A Secret Army, and a War at the Ends of the Earth
written by Mark... For The History Buffs: The Way of the Knife | 0 | -1 |
Did any one enter into this competition. How was the test? Global Investment Banking Valuation Olympiad(U.K) | 0 | -1 |
I am curious to know how to prepare for the high salary lifestyle that is typical in IBD. Let's say you are starting a FT Analyst gig, and you would like to optimize the amount of money you keep in terms of taxes.
Can someone provide some useful information on paying taxes? As students,... Transitioning to a High Salary Lifestyle: How to Prepare | 41 | -1.59 |
Hey guys!
Im 21, starting my last year of a non-target school in September, majoring in Economics:Finance( GPA not so good.. no really its pretty "f ing" bad, Im serious). By the time I turned 21 I got my series 7 (first shot) and 63. ( worked as a broker for your typical boutique... Hello, future wall street legend, (hopefully anyways) | 18 | -1.82 |
What is a good GMAT score to apply for some of the top business schools? What are good programs that can help me study for the GMAT? Business School | 13 | -1.87 |
From news GETCO financial results look quite poor: several years of declining revenues, layoffs, etc. Anyone have an inside scoop on what's going on in there? Is it a turnaround story, cyclical downturn, or just straight-up decline? GETCO, are things as bad as they look? | 8 | -1.92 |
First timer and college freshman here! I'm considering quant trading as a career path and I just wanted to ask this question about if you have good formal training, are you pretty much guaranteed to be decently successful? i.e Is trading more about talent or competency?
Competency- If... Quant trading: Talent or competency? | 7 | -1.93 |
What are starting and median salaries of the following? Not from a website, but from people who have these jobs or know people who have these:
Accountant
Banker
Stockbroker
Financial Analyst
Investment Banker Financial Job Salaries? | 6 | -1.94 |
Whats the point of a chatroom if its not even used huh? come on, I am expecting better of you guys.
And this doesn't mean you come on and troll...no real talk, doe. Get on the Chatroom...otherwise whats the point | 4 | -1.96 |
Title says it all.
I go to a target school, and most BBs recruit here.
Is there any difference if I do OCR versus online submission? (For example, I heard there are no OCR events for positions in Europe...) How is it different for recruiting in Europe or Asia Pacific?
Who reads your... How does IBD recruiting work? | 3 | -1.97 |
Hi, my name is sal and I am trying to create my own company that will hopefully be on wallstreet soon. I am sick of companies like GOLDMAN SACHS running things. Like seriously, I do not understand why a company would be called goldman sachs unless their goal in life is to make millions and... New User and New Wallstreet Financial Institution | 3 | -1.97 |
Hey guys, from your experience, how easy do you feel it is to move from a tech job at a bank to a business analyst job or a trading position.
Also, how does a software engineering internship at Google look to finance related jobs (banking, trading), versus a tech internship at a bank. Computer Science to Banking and Trading | 1 | -1.99 |
Better late than never if you are the Japanese I suppose.
"Japan's economy grew faster than expected in January-March, expanding at its quickest pace in a year on the back of solid private consumption and a rise in exports spurred by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's aggressive... Japan's 1Q stronger on massive QE | 1 | -1.99 |
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 | 0 | -2 |
WARNING: Somewhat NSFW if monitor easily seen by peers.
So there's this bartender chick that I have an in with, long story short it's overtly indicative she want's String's D (actually verified, because we hooked up the first evening we hung out without hardly any... Dating a Bartender Chick | 61 | -2.39 |
It's been a good couple of months monkeys! The only other post I've written was right before I came into some money. I ended up getting $25k in early March. I opened up an account with Interactive Brokers. Since March 9, I've realized just over $14k in gains (after some early... Portfolio up 50% since March 9th!!!....Getting B-school paid for?! | 27 | -2.73 |
Just out of curiosity, would anyone care to share if they failed a background check from Goldman and what the circumstances were? I am just a paranoid person who has signed a contract for the IBD and awaiting my background check decision. Thanks in advance. Failed Goldman Background Check. | 27 | -2.73 |
Completey under the radar, but this guy got nearly $7mm this year (recently announced): http://www.stltoday.com/business/columns/david-nicklaus/stifel-ceo-s-bonus-doubles-as-pay-nears-million/article_a715092d-ef2e-5279-acdf-b936010b9bc1.html
To give this guy credit, he got paid more than MS... Stifel CEO Pay | 15 | -2.85 |
The title says it all... More colossal meltdown than Britney or LiLo in my opinion... She was absolutely gorg and now she looks like a poor man's Courtney Love... Absolute tragedy...
xoxo What the Hell Happened to Amanda Bynes? | 11 | -2.89 |
I just have a quick question; I saw Google's stock price is up in the $900 range, and got curious: why would they not do a stock split?
Their p/e ratio is like 27, wouldn't doing a stock split make the shares more affordable, thus creating higher demand, and driving up the price per... Google Stock Split? Pros vs. Cons | 9 | -2.91 |
When we are in an embarrassing year and have finished our final examinations, some students often feel very boring, so, they do not know what they should do and spent their time watching some films and going shopping with their friends. Then, what else shall we do in summer vacation before we... As graduates, what shall we do to find better jobs | 7 | -2.93 |
So far this summer I have been a SA for a boutique investment bank here in NYC - midtown. Its not too small, and isn't regional. Has international exposure, deal size I would say is not too small, but not too big. I am a Sophomore in undergrad by the way. So in that aspect, I did not expect... SA? More like BB (Banker Bitch) - Help | 73 | -3.27 |
I figured this would make for some interesting discussion, the most prestigious is overly discussed but the least prestigious? Not many people discussing that!
What do you all think? You can separate UG/Grad if you have different answers for each. Least prestigious ivy? | 87 | -4.13 |
After hours of experimenting the lab, I have come up with the ULTIMATE career path. Now before I go out the publish a book on this amazing discovery, I thought sharing some of the bananas might be a good idea. So here it is:
1. Enter the investment banking division of a bulge bracket bank,... This is HANDS DOWN the ULTIMATE career path. Noone DARE disagree with me. | 25 | -8.75 |
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