I think PE is riskier and may cause more anxiety than IB as you have to live with each investment for 5+ yrs with uncertainty of the portfolios’ performance. While in IB, you close the deal, take the fees and enjoy the bonus.
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You’re supposedly an A3+ in IB and yet you don’t know the pros/cons of IB/PE?
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