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Still trying to find internship in ER - Should I network with associates or analysts?
Ok, unfortunately I am an idiot and am still looking for an internship for this summer. Things are looking just a bit grim but I have a big spring break week planned, during which I have set up/am setting up some informational interviews with professionals at the firms I am looking at. The goal this...
Still trying to find internship in ER - Setting up informational interviews
Ok, unfortunately I am an idiot and am still looking for an internship for this summer. Things are looking just a bit grim but I have a big spring break week planned, during which I have set up/am setting up some informational interviews with professionals at the firms I am looking at. The goal this...
Equity Research career change, freelancing, research tools
Hi everyone Just wondering if anyone does Equity Research as a freelancer? Is there any scope for this? I am also wondering what research tools one could access as an individual, along the lines of Capital IQ or Factset, but ideally lower cost? I would like to be able to do my own research reports,...
Resume Help Please
I'm looking to get into Private Wealth Management/ Equity Research. Any suggestions would be very appreciated. http://www.razume.com/documents/24837
Stifel Nicolaus Phone Interview - Associate position
Does anyone know how long/how many days it takes to hear back from Stifel -- I recently had a phone interview for a ER Associate position. Thanks.
Overvalued or Undervalued?
EPS and other ratios just compare stock prices, I really don't understand why this is basis for an equity output. I'm looking at some reports and all they discuss is these ratios. I'm looking to go into this area, I'm a sophomore, but why does this analysis noy include a fundamental analysis of...
Factset - Consultant position
What's the deal with working at Factset? I understand that the "consultant" position is a glorified customer support role, but it seems to me like there could be a genuine exit op. logically speaking you obviously learn the factset software better than any analyst on the buy side based on the fact...
Breaking In..Weighing my options
....Apologies for the long post.
Investment Banking or Asset Management Internship for ER?
What would be better experience for someone who wants to pursue a career in Equity Research and make for a more competitive applicant come recruiting time? Assume both are boutique firms that are only regionally known.
MS ER should I even bother?
Is it too late to apply to Morgan Stanley ER ? Junior associate to be exact not a summer analyst role. I noticed on their website the application is still open but I've been reading around the forum and people already had their super days and are just waiting for a response. I know I'm a dumbass for...
Internal transfer to a research opportunity?
I work at a BB and have an opportunity to transfer to a position in equity research (within the strategy team), however a good part of my focus will not be equity research, but rather primary research. The bank is looking to work with a market research firm to develop some proprietary indices (e.g....
Breaking into equity research from credit risk
So, my question is regarding equity research . My background is a mathematics one, from a semi target in the UK. I have managed to get into credit risk at one of the top BB banks (think JP , GS , MS) and am wondering what the best thing is to do to break in to equity research in a few years. I have...
Industry-> ER, ER-> Industry, MBA-> ER, ER-> MBA
I am trying to learn more about ER from this forum, so please laugh at it if my questions are too basic... Is equity research a job after or pre MBA? Or it is like consulting that has different salary level for undergrad school and grad school? I saw some ppl ask about switching from industry to ER...
ER Bonuses: 2012
How'd everyone do this go around? I get a sense that the street was very tough this year but all of the focus is on IBD and not ER so there's very few data points. I think it's helpful to collect as much comp info as possible to understand the health of our business and also for people to know...
Sophomore CC go crazy
Im a Sophomore at a CC right now and posted in another post about how I have guaranteed admission to UC San Diego and am thinking of indicating that on my resume, but am aiming for UC Berk, Columbia, or Claremont Mckenna. My end goal is BB Equity Research. Im going to start cold calling and...
Neuroscience in Equity Research...
I am recent graduate from a target school looking to break into the financial service industry. During college I majored in Neuroscience while take a few basic accounting, finance and econ classes. At first I thought I would follow the medicine path but has since lost desire and decided that I want...
JPMAM vs CSAM vs GS Equity Research vs UBS FICC Research
Would you please rank them based on career prospect, salary, reputations, etc? If you don't like ranking positions, please give me the pros/cons for if you have any. JPMAM is for their equities division, CSAM is for alternative investments (both FOF and not) Thank you so much for your help!!!
Tampa Bay Area ER
I am interested in ER in the Tampa/St. Petersburg area of Florida. I understand that rankings are inappropriate at the firm level for ER . Can anyone provide any insight on the analysts and industry coverage strength of Raymond James and Manning & Napier? For reference, I am at a complete non-target...
Equity Research ---> Industry
How often do people leave ER and make it into industry? I feel like ER would be a really interesting career, but if you didn't make it to a buyside shop / hedgefund / etc. I feel like it is really not that great of a career as you get older.... I know a low of successful people and 0 are in ER as...
Find list of M&A Deals for past 2 years in certain sector
I'm trying to find a list of ALL M&A deals in a certain sector for the past 2 years. Is there any place where this might be available? Also If there is data on who else was bidding that would be great. Appreciate the help.
Which MFs have great placements into HFs?
Hey guys, I'm looking for advice on which mutual funds should I also be considering if I want to move to the buyside. My original goal was to put in ~2-years in SS ER and make a switch to the best HF I can sneak in too. Well my 2-year anniversary is coming up in a few months, I'm getting a little...
Equity Research Associate Starting Salary in Nashville, TN
I am an MS Finance student at Vandy and I was wondering what kind of starting salary and bonus do equity research associates in the Nashville area get. I am looking at firms such as Thomson Research Group and Avondale Partners .
How best to get a summary snapshot of an Equity Analyst?
I was wondering what is the best way to follow an analyst. Are there any websites that sort by analyst that can summarize an analyst's recommendations, research reports, analysis, tv appearances that can give you an idea of where the analyst stands on different companies? Is it even possible to know...
Outsourcing Equity Research
I'd love to work in equity research, but as a Sophomore in college, how likely is it that equity research will still be around in the US 10 years from now? I honestly think there is a limit to how much can be outsourced, because analysts need to meet with management of the companies they follow, and...
ER Noob
Hey everyone... Anyone have ER advice for a complete noob... Basically, I have no background in ER ....happened to get a spot at a small firm doing ER unpaid...I have to pitch a new stock weekly... What should I read up on...what should I be reading daily....WHAT DO I DO?!? note: they are doing...
Ideas on how to combine ER with M&A in thesis?
Hi, I'm currently doing my MSc in Finance, and seeing as I'm interested in M& A and equity research , and still not 100% sure which career path i'll choose, I want to pick a thesis topic that combines the two as much as possible. Because I'm still at the start of my degree, and my undergrad was in...
Does location matter as much in ER?
If I work as an ER associate at a BB in LA vs NY , do I have the same exit opps, comp, etc..?
ER Outside of NY?
Is there any chance of gaining valuable ER experience without moving to New York (i.e. living in a metro area like Philadelphia)? DO BB satellite offices typically do ER (I'm guessing not....)?
When to use Precedent Transaction Analysis
Is it appropriate to include Precedent Transaction Analysis in a comprehensive equity research report? When is it appropriate to perform such an analysis?
Norges investment management
Hi guys, does anybody got some insight on NBIM in LDN for their equity division? Performance, lifestyle, learning, exit, basically all you have. thanks a lot
Equity Research in Chicago?
Do any BB firms have much ER in Chicago or other cities in the US, or is the overwhelming bulk of it in NY?
Need advide to swith to ER
I graduated from MBA last year, before and after MBA , I worked both at Industrial companies. Engineering before MBA , business role after MBA . I am now considering to switch to equity research , but hardly have any finance related experience. If I am to applying now, any chance to get an...
What would you like to know about Equity Sales / Research?
Hi Guys - I'm working on a blog (or maybe ebook) to give junior staff and interns an idea of what it's REALLY like to work in the equities sell-side business at a BB .
Research turnaround times
Hi Guys, This would be appplicable to those generalist analysts on the buyside. I was wondering what your turnaround times were for a project? Lets say your PM asked you to take a look at a sector that is new to you and come back with some sort of recommendation on its attractiveness, companies, etc...
Quite Thankful
I had previously posted on here that I had gotten a job in ER covering special situations. I loved the work, was learning a lot, and really enjoying it. About a month ago, I got called from a boutique buyside shop to come in for an interview, and I just got my offer letter yesterday. While I really...
What's worse? Sell-side Equity Research OR Fund of Funds??
What's worse? Sell-side Equity Research OR Fund of Funds??
Morningstar's reputation
What is their reputation in the industry? Their culture is top notch and fairly easygoing, but are their analysts any good and do any good buy side guys subscribe to their reports. Who are their main clients? Also how does their pay look for entry level associates? Glassdoor data says 60 + 10 for...
Analyst Reports
Hi all, I am hoping someone working as an analyst in equity research can send me a copy of analysts reports for a company I am studying. It would be extremely helpful. I know some are more extensive than others depending on the report so hoping on getting maybe 4 or 5 different analyst reports.
Complete non-target to Buyside Research Associate - Thanks!
I go to a complete non-target state school in California with no name recognition and no notable alumni (not accepted to UCLA or even UCSD). My GPA is mediocre (3.6) and we have no on-campus recruitment services for any finance positions.
Which major is best to get into Equity Research/ Asset Management/ Private Equity?
I'm trying to decide whether or not to change my current major... I am an Econ major at a non-target, but have the opportunity to enter into the Accounting program. While my school is not known for its Finance/Econ/Business degrees, it does have one of the top Accounting programs in the country....
Deciding between job offers
Hey guys, Need a little help here. So after landing a gig doing corp fin at moodys and BR advisory at Deloitte . Which one would you take with the consideration that I would like to go into ER or S &T prob and so on... And also taking into consideration that I plan to go into a solid MBA program...
Offer from GS GIR
It looks like I've got an offer coming for an equity research position at Goldman Sachs . It's fairly junior but I'd be on the fast track to rise through the ranks (I have a PhD with no finance experience and they're going to give me a lot of training). Not sure if this is the right place to ask...
Bloomberg Vs Thomson Reuters
hi, I posted this in the Asset Management forum will repost here also, Thank you! Hello everyone, Thank you for taking the time to read this. I just needed the opinion of the buy side peeps (PMs and research analysts) regarding the Bloomberg platform vs the Thomson Reuters one. I hear and read that...
Weekend Wars: ER vs. PWM
Equity Research ( ER ) and Private Wealth Management ( PWM ) two paths many a banking wannabe has taken on the road to Wall Street. Today, I'd like to address these two options as long term career choices. I remember reading posts on WSO years ago and know that at a different time a question such as...
Requesting a favor from anyone who has CapIQ
Hey guys, Winter semesters coming up and I'd like to try and get my foot in the door through scoring an off season internship with a small shop. I was wondering if anybody would be able to get a list of ER shops in the Toronto region? I'm sorry to say I don't have SBs for ya but you will have my...
Your future empire: what’s it like?
WSO just hit 40,000 members and the last time I checked (minus the trolls and a few odd d-bags) you will probably find some of the most intelligent, entrepreneurial, and ambitious people the world has to offer, all in a single community. The countless threads on exit ops, interview preps, school...
Does Equity Research look at Technical Analysis?
Would your typical ER associate at a BB ever use technical analysis when analyzing a stock? Also, how much is one expected to know about options/derivatives?
Equity Research and Accounting
I am in my 4th year of undergrad studying finance and accounting and have been very interested in investment analysis for years. From what I have experienced so far, my accounting classes have been much more helpful in learning how to better analyze potential investments. Because of this I am...
WSO - Help me get an offer
I've been tasked to research a certain company "deeply" that basically rides on getting a FT offer. I've gathered basic fundamental information, some SWOT analysis, I'm looking for any other information that I should have, as well as where I can find some good technical indicator breakdowns in...
Sell Side Analyst Comp vs. Buy Side
I'm looking for a little guidance on how I should view a sell side analyst position. I currently work in business development (report directly to ceo) for a tech startup that had a successful IPO within the last 2 years and have been there for 3 years. Before this I worked at a 400m hedge fund for 2...
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