Career advice: PE vs COMMODITY TRADING internships

I have an offer from a PE firm and a commodity trading team at a bank. Very different career paths and want input on better career trajectory. I’m leaning towards PE heavily but the trading team pays interns more. 

What would you choose?

Commodity internship
67% (4 votes)
PE internship
33% (2 votes)
Total votes: 6
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