Prop vs. Sell-side analyst position

fangoria — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 15:16:58 -0400

Which do you people think is a better starting ground for first-year analysts? Assuming that the Fixed Income prop-trading role is attainable, versus that or research/trading on a sell-side desk at the same bank, which is a better learning experience?

My take: Sell-side offers a better initial experience, analyzing trading flows and technicals, as well as the ability to take risk.

Thoughts?

Carbon Emissions

fangoria — Wed, 30 May 2007 01:10:42 -0400

Just was wondering what people thought of this area in Trading. I'm looking to join groups in a month or so, and this is near the top of my list (in London, of course, if it even is hiring, which I doubt). Any thoughts?

p.s. to spike the punch a bit, some people say it's what the CDS market was 7 or 8 years ago, in terms of potential and growth...

Structured EM trading

fangoria — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 17:37:15 -0500

Hi, can anyone give me background on this product? I summered in Structured Credit, and loved it, but would hopefully like to get into EM since spreads appear more mispriced. Is this a fast growing product? thx