HF Analysts: From Idea to Possible Execution

To hedge fund analysts out there: how long does it take you to get up to speed with the company? To understand the company well, build the model and have a solid pitch ready. I know that the process never really ends (is constantly updated) but I want to know how quickly does it take in general.

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