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healthcare vs consumer goods
which industry would you rather compare and why? my chief reason is: something basic like consumer goods is easiest to learn but healthcare has the fastest growth (for the future), though it is much harder to grasp thanks for the input
Covering the Financials Sector
Does anyone here cover the Financial Services sector in research? If so, how do you like it? It seems as though it would require skills/knowledge that are fairly unique and not quite transferable to other sectors. Would you say this is the case? If you take a job covering Financials are you likely...
Whining
Just whining a bit. I applied to an ER associate position within my specialty and got feedback about a week later. They want my grades, GRE, and even SAT scores. I've been out of college ten years and have a PhD in the field they're looking for. Maybe it's arrogant to think so, but...
Lateralling within ER
It was recently communicated to me that I would not be receiving a raise in base (salary freeze) following a very disappointing bonus. I was already paid 10k below street IMO so this leaves me 20K below street and well below street bonus. FYI, I work for a highly regarded MM /boutique. I'm pre MBA...
Career change to equity research field
Hi all, I've been read this blog for a long time and have finally to make a post of my own. I'm currently working in the mortgage business as an underwriter and trying to make a career change in equity research . Equity research has been my passion but graduating college in 2009 was not the best...
What are the best independent research shops?
Hey Guys, i was wondering what you guys thought were the best independent research shops? i know that bernstein and isi have great reputations. jeff degraaf, former of isi just started his own shop called RenMac and fromer Strategist Jason Trennert runs Strategas. There are also the cleveland shops...
Wells Fargo/wachovia ER vs BB
How do career path options stack up for Wells Fargo ER associates ? (the legacy Wachovia group) What about factors such as pay/prestige/exit ops stack up compared to names like BofA , Citi , etc... Which one would you choose if you were an associate? Thanks
banker feedback regarding transition from research to IB
hey guys, wanted your opinion if someone like myself can transfer into banking and what the likelihood is. am an associate in equity research at bulge bracket covering tech . looking to make the switch to banking. have you seen anyone make a switch from research? how did they do it? or should i stay...
ER vs. Risk Mgmt
Long term goal is to be in HF , perhaps portfolio mgmt. or PE Short term goal is to be in IBD . Currently a junior going for a summer intern position. Recruiting season is coming to a close for me. I am at target Ivy (harvard/Wharton, one of those two) What should I take this summer: equity research...
Undergrad AM/ER Certifications
Hey guys, sophomore undergrad interested in AM or ER for career. What certifications or exams are available to undergrads to bolster a resume? I already plan on taking CFA® Level 1 but was wondering if someone could give the specs on FINRA series exams or other relevant certs. Can i take the FINRA...
Help! SA offer decisions
Hi all, Been lurking this forum for a while. I'm a college junior, just completed the whole interview process, and I landed with 2 summer internship offers : JP Morgan S &T, and T. Rowe Price equity research . Which one should I pick? Here are my considerations. JPM : 1. The benefits of JP Morgan...
NYSSA Investment Research Challenge
I wanted to know what people thought of the NYSSA Investment Research Challenge. I would like to participate in it in the future and was wondering what skills/knowledge are necessary to excel in such a competition and in equity research in general.
Fidelity Research Associate Pay
Hey guys, Just wondering what a first year equity research associate (straight out of undergrad) makes at Fidelity Investments. Supposedly it's competitive with IBanking, but some actual numbers would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
BMO Capital Markets Interview- ER
I have an interview with BMO Capital Markets for an equity research position. Has anyone here interviewed with them before and have any recommendations for the best way to prepare? What type of technical questions will I be asked? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Big 4 to Equity research..
...what are some possible routes? Im only a 2nd year in big 4 audit so I know manager in big4->Mba-> ER might beone route but I cannot stick the job anymore....No way I am sticking around until manager. So what are some alternatives? Im willing to start from the beginning (e.g. internship).
Resume Critique - Don't come from a finance background at a semi-target
Hey Everyone, I've posted my resume and I invite you to constructively critique it. I have followed the template on M&I and managed to keep it to a page. Please keep in mind that I don't come from a finance background and I'm at a "semi-target" (if there is such a thing) school. I have experience in...
Waiting for a hiring decision
I am an equity research candidate, in the hiring process with a boutique IB in NYC . This is my first experience with this and I’m worried. Below is my timeline (in weeks). Is this timeline typical and what are the manager’s/HR’s activities during decision week? I’m trying to remain...
Best way to move from energy trading to ER?
I posted this in the Asset Management forum as well. Sorry for the double post but this forum might be more appropriate. I'm in my early thirties and have been an energy trader for almost five years now. Purely spec trading. Love macroeconomics and fundamental analysis. I've always had an interest...
Boutique / Research Shops
What is the general opinion of boutique research shops vs. BB EQ shops? Didn't have much luck with the big banks on EQ Research, and I'm wondering how a place like TAG is viewed by the industry? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, mr_g
Buyside ER versus PE FoF - Exit Opps
Hi, So I may have a potential decision to make between a job offer for a junior equity research position (generalist role, working for a "best ideas" team of analysts) at a top money manager in Boston, and an analyst position in the fund of funds group of a top international, European-headquartered...
Best ER firm?
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Two Great SA Offers - Need Help Choosing (IB vs ER)
Hey all, Just finished going through the SA recruitment cycle, and having worked my ass off, I feel very fortunate to come away with two offers for the summer - one at Moelis NY , and one for ER at a top BB (think JPM /BarCap/BAML) also in NY . I am really torn between the two offers, but I know...
First Time WSO Resume Review
This is my first time having a resume reviewed on WSO so all input would be greatly appreciated. I am currently completing my third year of an co-op undergraduate program at a school in Canada. Looking to break into finance - I have had two internships so far that have been very accounting focused,...
Anyone hear back from BarCap Equity Research SA?
Hey guys and gals! Just wondering if anyone heard back from BarCap equity research summer analyst first rounds. My interview was last Wednesday. Cheers!
Switching from Consulting to Investment Banking
Hi All, I am looking for some advice on how I should proceed with my life, now that I am committed to get into banking or equity research.
How was your bonus? - 2nd year pre-MBA associate
If you don't feel comfortable posting a #, post what % of your base salary you received, and if you received a raise in salary. There are a lot of very low #s floating out there which unfortunately I'm a part of and I'd like to see what actuals are like. 2nd Year pre-MBA associate (non BB in NYC),...
Series 87 Test vs. STC Materials
Read through the Series 86/87 recent posts and concerned about the disconnect b/w the questions STC provided and the actual test. Just wondering if anyone who took the test recently had any input on how close the STC materials were to the actual test? Were questions from the supplemental exam on the...
What the fuck is the difference between asset management and equity research at the analyst level?
For example, at GS there is Global Investment Research ( equity research .... ?) and within AM there is the "fundamental equity team" that "conducts original, bottom-up research across a broad range of capitalizations and styles, spanning global developed and emerging markets. This team utilizes...
Career Dilemma - Graduated from a target non-ivy
Ok so here goes: Graduated from a School Banks Target (non-Ivy) 2 years ago but did not get a banking offer. Instead, ended up at as an analyst a small hedge fund making squat for money but getting way more experience (cross-sector) than I think I'd have gotten elsewhere because of the firm size....
no on campus recruiting, no relavent prof. experience HELP
I have a question. My b-school does not have OCR :( I am taking an internship this summer at a BB in Hong Kong. I am trying to get into Equity Research either buy side or sell side for a full time position. I have no relavent professional experience. I am very concerned that I would not be able to...
Where do banks place Special Situations Analysts?
Where do the banks seat special situation analysts, cross capital structure, or other non-industry specific analysts? MS S&T has a special situation desk; is this standard or do some banks place in EQ research? I'd like to do special situation or generalist work vs. industry specialization in equity...
Annual raise in research?
Does anyone know if you get an annual raise as a junior person (1st yr analyst through 1st year associate) in equity research at a bulge bracket ? Is it $ 10k ? Is the raise when promoted from analyst to associate after 2 years also $10k? Are there any bulge brackets that have frozen salaries? Also,...
RBS vs. Sanford C Bernstein - Graduate Analyst both in Equity Research
Hi guys, if you were to pick between RBS and Sanford C Bernstein for Equity Research (same specialist sector), which would you pick? This is for an entry level Graduate Analyst role in London.
Winter Internship Interview
Hey guys So I just set up an interview with a boutique bank for a winter internship. I am senior in college looking to expand my knowledge and experience in the business. Unfortunately I am kind of a noob towards ibanking and equity research . I googled all the basics but I want a little bit more...
FA® - Schweser Level 1 (Dec 2010)
Does anyone have a used copy of their December 2010 CFA® study materials from Schweser? Interested in purchasing - send my a PM.
Does ER Have Corporate Finance Exit Opps?
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Orbis Investment Management
Anyone familiar with them? It's headquartered in Bermuda but they've got a research team in SF. They never came to campus so I don't know much about them. Worth doing a summer MBA internship if you're interested in value? Thanks.
Research Team Selection Process
I was wondering if anyone has any advice about selecting a research team to work with for full time. I am going to a BB bank for ER and I was told that the there is some sort of matching process in the coming months. I was wondering (besides rank) what are some of the things I should look for in a...
Getting an Equity Research internship vs Sales internship
Hi everyone, This is my first post here on WSO , although I've been lurking for about half a year. The advice given here is always helpful and has helped me gain a lot of insight. I'm currently studying MSc Finance at LSE and I come from a non traditional background (I was pre-med in undergrad). I...
Credit Suisse Research
Anyone with knowledge of CS ER and typical 1st, 2nd, 3rd year base salaries for pre-MBA associates? Also typical hard bonus #s or bonus as % of base? Have a verbal offer to lateral over from a boutique and am curious what range I'll be looking at. Also, how is the culture? I know there have been...
Availability of Jobs
It seems as if many people try to strive to get into iBanking or sales and trading . Not many people I have met really strive to get a job in Equity Research. Does this open up more jobs / is it easier to get a job than in iBanking or S&T?? Thanks.
Vanderbilt masters in finance to break into ER
Hey all, Just discovered this site and am very happy I did! Anyway, I recently graduated from a t-25 public school with a liberal arts major. However, I have always wanted to break into the ER field but am finding it difficult with a non-finance background. This is why I was planning on applying to...
MM IBD vs. Equity Research
I recently received a couple of offers for analyst positions with MM firms (William Blair, Jefferies, etc.) as well as some for equity research positions (Fidelity), and am having a difficult time weighing the pros and cons of each because in some ways they are very different. In 3 or so years, I...
Training Material
I am looking for real-industry (as opposed to academic) training material for Equity Research Analysts , can anyone help with this?
LSE Student - Help!
Hello all, I am an American doing a 1 year masters at the LSE right now. So, I am primarily looking at London recruiting but I will also do some apps for US locations. My main interests are equity research and investment management but I am trying to keep an open mind to other positions as well. Any...
Barclays Superday - Anyone going?
Is anyone going to the superday 10/25 or 10/26 for ER at Barcap?
ER excel model
Does anyone have an ER excel model that they would be so kind as to let me look at? Thanks
Switching Industries on the sell side?
At an up and coming MM bank, how hard is it switching industrys in equity research at the associate level? (This is assuming there are openings in the other positions.) My background is in financial services, and though I am perhaps best qualified for FS equity research, I am ultimately interested...
Career Advice: CM or ER?
I currently have full-time offers in both capital markets and equity research at two separate bulge bracket investment banks. Just wanted to get a general opinion what you guys think would be the better field to start my career in terms of experience, salary, exit opportunities, etc. Right now, I am...
Equity Research to Sales and Trading?
Was wondering if anyone here works in equity research anywhere, how do you like it and what are the hours and pay like? Furthermore, is it possible to go from equity research to sales and trading? Was advised by someone prominent that one of the best things you can do for your future in sales and...
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