+25 How to transition from biology to market/equity research (in life sciences)? 9 8y
+13 Timed Writing Interview Advice 2 8y
+14 ER summer associate to market risk full time 3 8y
+9 Tariff Effects on Markets? 1 8y
+41 Is ER a bad goal in college with MiFID II coming? 10 8y
+4 the underdog 4 8y
+21 Any alternative to beta? 8 8y
+4 How do rising interest rates impact corporate balance sheets? 2 8y
+12 Do I have a chance at breaking into an equity research/investment organization at this point? 1 8y
+268 Equity Research Q&A with Flake 153 8y
+14 When and How To Exit? 3 8y
+36 Exit opps for ER @ small investment management firm 5 8y
0 Severance? 17 8y
0 Edward Altman - Z score and Zeta model? 7 8y
0 Transition from trading to research 14 8y
+31 Importance of Analyst Rankings in II? 17 8y
+38 Finding ER job as an undergraduate? 37 8y
+21 Did I make the right move? 3 8y
0 Stock Pitch Competitions 3 8y
+24 RIA: Is this a viable option for an ER analyst who hopes to enter into AM firms and HF? 7 8y
+40 EV/EBITDA to Target Price 38 8y
+18 CFA Registration Inquiry 5 8y
+3 Primer on investment banks/asset managers/brokers 1 8y
+10 Private Bank Trading Desk to BB Equity Research 2 8y
+25 Difference between sell-side and buy-side equity research (culture/ atmosphere, salary, career paths, etc.)? 19 8y
+46 Equity Research - Which banks will "survive" post-MiFID? 13 8y
+12 (TGT) Target Corporation 10-K Analysis: Accounts Receivable 1 8y
+59 What am I expected to know as an incoming ER SA? 9 8y
+25 Susquehanna International Group (SIG) Equity Research Associate First Round Intervire 47 8y
+19 Equity Research to Sales and Trading? 15 8y
+7 Looking for an equity research mentor! 1 8y
+3 Help with a financial model. I cannot figure out where my links are wrong. 1 8y
+12 Maximum permissible limit for an investor to purchase shares in a company? 1 8y
+14 McKinsey or Bernstein Equity Research? 10 8y
+86 First round interview for non-finance background 95 8y
+17 DCF valuation of a copper mining company 2 8y
+28 what to move into in a post mifid world? 11 8y
+3 Quick question.. How niche of an industry can you usually choose? (If given a choice) 1 8y
+16 Help getting pro ER financial models (mining, reits, FIG, O&G, etc) 10 8y
+24 How to Get Started Writing Equity Research Reports As An Amateur 28 8y
+12 Elijah Watt Sells Award 3 8y
+3 Your sales process for selling research - HELP! 1 8y
+4 Questions to ask in HR screening? 2 8y
+55 How to get into Equity Research 77 8y
+20 Excel Preparation - Recommendations?? 10 8y
+16 Free Cash Flow Help 5 8y
0 Valuing an NFL player 4 8y
+3 Question about Working Capital in Cash Reinvestment Ratio 1 8y
+14 Help. Selection of companies for peer group 3 8y
+9 EQR to Private Equity 1 8y
+12 Full Blown Career Change- Grad School or Entry Level Job? 1 8y
+4 Power, Utilities and Infrastructure 2 8y
+9 Fine Dining Comps - Ideas? 1 8y
+6 Solutions for exercises and cases from Financial statement analysis by Penman 2 8y
+12 Best computer for equity research? 5 8y
+19 EA’s “loot crate” controversy 2 8y
+11 How difficult is it to get into equity research out of undergrad? 3 8y
+27 Equity Research Intern Interview on Monday... 22 8y
+3 Risk Management seeking for Equity Research industry 1 8y
+12 equity research modelling(excel) and written test 2 8y
0 Independent Research Pay 1 8y
+13 Energy Aspects Thoughts 3 8y
+17 Fixed Income Index Analyst interview 5 8y
+12 Internship Applications - Academic vs. Work experience? 1 8y
0 Which stock index to use to run regression against for beta calculation? 2 8y
+41 How to Contact an ER Analyst and Get a Response 6 8y
+3 Help - LBO Assignment 1 8y
+49 Doctor thinking of exit opportunities 42 8y
+3 Feedback on Valuation Attempt (Costco) 1 8y
+50 Big 4 to Equity research.. 52 8y
+13 Moving from SIG ER to HF (equity) 3 8y
0 What Causes Stock Price to Rise or Fall? 17 8y
+9 Activision Blizzard: How to project Revenues 3 8y
0 goldman intern and personal relationships 2 8y
+6 Semiconductor and software financial modelling - need a mentor 1 8y
+3 Boeing 3Q Highlights 1 8y
+3 Mining and metals research 1 8y
+1 Introduction ! 1 8y
+15 WS-Prep 3-statement Question - Segment Growth Setup 3 8y
0 II 2017 Research Rankings 1 8y
+14 Perfect Earnings Prediction? I’ll Pass. 2 8y
+4 Primer on entertainment industry 6 8y
+18 Valuing a Publicly Traded Construction Company 1 8y
+3 Diabetes Primer/Research 1 8y
+12 Simple Industry Data (Retail Market of Coffee) for ER report 3 8y
+27 Evercore ISI 14 8y
+12 Question on Credit Suisse HOLT 1 8y
+21 Looking to start an equity research firm 12 8y
0 Preparing for a strategy role 0 8y
0 Networking for Emerging Market Analysts 1 8y
+10 Second Interview Equity Research Associate 1 9y
0 Relationships with industry experts 2 9y
+11 Choosing between offers: ER vs valuations 3 9y
0 2018 FT positions - What's the turnover of ER and FI desks? 1 9y
0 Attend Barclays After the Bell or Uni Career Fair? 1 9y
+13 Equity Research Associate Interview - How Screwed Am I? 2 9y
0 Forecasting Dilution Impact of SBC 0 9y
0 Modeling Apparel Retailers 0 9y
+21 Regular Stock Pitches - Help 3 9y
+28 Can you move from macro research to other departments? 2 9y

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