Is FIG really that bad?
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It all depends on your personal interests. At a place like Barclays, Citi, or UBS you'll have plenty of exit options, but they'll all be tied to FIG likely. If you're someone who's passionate about FIG, than doing FIG at a BB is fantastic. If you don't really care about FIG, you should look for other groups that won't pigeon-hole you down the line, just really depends on your personal preference.
Would Barclays/Citi/UBS FIG place into FIG groups at MF? Or mostly smaller, FIG-specific funds?
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