Stock Pitch For Interview

Hi all, I have an interview coming up and I pretty much expect a stock pitch question. I was wondering if for sell-side it's best to go for a large/known company that is even covered by the same bank, and try to maximize the thesis creativity. Or present a truly unique and exotic special sit in an unknown foreign small cap. Trying to balance between impressing and sticking to the role of ER in SS.

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Thank you. I think that if I'm pitching something that they cover the follow-up will be tougher, while if I go with an obscure special sit they will have little to discuss. 

 

I agree with that, on the Q&A being the most important phase. Unfortunately, I don't know who will interview me and I'm not sure if they are the ones covering the name I'm pitching. I will make sure to be very prepared. 

Thanks.

 

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