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First two: the drivers and catalysts to focus on is something you should figure out on your own. These will be different for each debate/stock

As for structure, everyone will have preferences but I tend to like: outline of pitch (stock, PT, upside), v brief outline of the company (mkt cap, sentence on what they do and where, super super brief pls), why the opportunity exists/stock narrative, thesis points, valuation/catalyst. 

3 min pitch, shouldn't need a slide deck.

 

It seems like concision is a common theme for mm pitches, but curious how that translates to depth and detail of the analysis an mm analyst might conduct is? Realistically if covering a basket of 20-30+ names, is it even feasible to build detailed quarterly models and memos?

 

Memo aside, how granular can the work realistically get for each name? Does it get more detailed than sell-side work, or maybe with a separate focus? Are certain names given more attention, time front loaded during initiation, etc.?

 

You shouldn’t be producing memos. Your pitch should be something you can explain in an email or convo with your pm. If he needs more detail he can ask

 

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