"only US fixed income security with a higher yield now than in '07"

prospie — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:31:00 -0400

I was in the other room and overheard a reporter say something like this on CNBC. That may not be the exact quote, but I think it's correct. Does "US fixed income security" mean treasuries only? Or does that include other bonds like munis?

what were they talking about? anyone? jimbo?

Top earners at a typical hedge fund: traders?

prospie — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:44:32 -0400

Who else could come close to taking home $100m in a year in your early 30s? Maybe if a hedge fund has a buyout arm those guys could make some decent money, but does it still even compare to the money traders are making?

How valuable is it to be the first interviewee of the day?

prospie — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 15:25:38 -0500

I REALLY don't want to miss this class I have that morning. But this job would be freaking awesome, and if it actually makes a difference in my chances then I might as well skip the class.

Incentives on Wall Street - your opinion

prospie — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 14:08:54 -0500

"The fact that Socgen getting massively blown up doesn't inspire fear (or even loathing) - but a roasting and laughter should be a stunningly visceral example of the rot in the Street's DNA.

Best online course for Excel modeling?

prospie — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:10:02 -0500

I need one that I can finish and have a certificate or credit or something to show I've completed the course, and I need one that isn't basic/easy shit

MBS interviews

prospie — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:36:48 -0400

What might they ask?

Who gets hit harder - BBs or middle-market banks?

prospie — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 13:07:46 -0400

When there's a slowdown in deal flow, who are the first to close up shop: the firms that do upper-market deals or the firms that do mid or lower-market deals? I've heard that the dealflow at BBs is more stable because, well, they are the bulge bracket banks and they're not going anywhere.

walton st capital

prospie — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 17:45:54 -0400

tell me anything/everything u know about this place....comp, how hard it is to get hired, reputation, etc

Walton Street Capital.

prospie — Sun, 08 Apr 2007 20:46:26 -0400

has anybody heard of this place? they recruit ug's at my college....is this the equivalent of Lazard for the real estate industry, or what? if anybody knows anything about comp/career path/selectivity for this firm then please post

shitty GPA, high GMAT, great work exp = dinged at every top 10 b-school?

prospie — Sun, 08 Apr 2007 20:44:11 -0400

how important is the GPA, relative to those other factors? would a candidate fitting this profile be screwed?