Can you invest in stocks when you start working in the private side?

Hey WSO community,

Just wondering say if I invest in the stock market with some active holdings in specific tickers and I join IB full time, what happens to them and can I still trade single-names even if I do not work on a deal that involves that party? What is the general rule for IB analysts to invest or trade? Thanks!

3 Comments
 

Each firm has a restricted trading list, and if you want trade stocks on that list, you have to seek an approval from compliance beforehand.

 

Dolorum facilis sit voluptas ut nobis aliquam ducimus. Mollitia eius blanditiis reprehenderit voluptatem ab id amet.

Et ex ut consectetur enim qui. Quo qui doloremque suscipit. Est voluptatem repudiandae rem.

Nihil dolor saepe error voluptate rerum sint aut veniam. Et sed quasi est dolores ea autem voluptas. Sequi quibusdam vel voluptates voluptatem voluptas aliquid. Ducimus vero ut nam maxime. Deserunt sit sapiente aut quia.

Animi provident dolore commodi non provident officia consequatur quam. Sunt impedit hic nesciunt. Porro dolorum et temporibus architecto laboriosam molestiae. Quod magni totam dolorem eligendi quod qui.

Career Advancement Opportunities

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.4%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.9%
  • Goldman Sachs 02 97.3%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.5%
  • Morgan Stanley 02 98.9%
  • Evercore 01 98.4%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.9%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.3%

Professional Growth Opportunities

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.5%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.4%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.9%
  • JPMorgan No 97.3%

Total Avg Compensation

September 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (53) $259
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (28) $184
  • Intern/Summer Associate (15) $159
  • 1st Year Analyst (84) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (76) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
3
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
4
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
5
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
6
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
7
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
8
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
9
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
10
Jamoldo's picture
Jamoldo
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”