Equity guy hoping to build debt knowledge

As the title suggests, I’m trying to build up my foundation of debt knowledge. I feel like this is a massive area that has remained pretty weak because there’s not as much info out there. There’s so many courses and video talking from an equity perspective but none/very few for debt…

Does anyone have some good resources that I could check out? Really want to become a better analyst

6 Comments
 

Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some resources to help you build your debt knowledge:

  1. Distressed Debt Investing:

    • Books and Articles: Look for recommendations on distressed debt investing. This area can provide a solid foundation in understanding debt from a distressed perspective.
    • Models: Seek out financial models specific to distressed debt. These can often be found in specialized finance forums or through professional networks.
  2. Online Courses and Videos:

    • WSO Free Modeling Series: This series offers free financial modeling lessons, including debt-related topics such as DCF, M&A, LBO, and Comps. You can get instant access to these lessons taught by experienced private equity professionals and bulge bracket investment bankers.
    • Aswath Damodaran's Resources: Professor Damodaran from NYU Stern offers extensive resources on valuation, which includes debt valuation. His website provides video/audio files of lectures and other materials that can be very helpful.
  3. News Outlets and Reading Materials:

    • Financial News: Following news outlets like WSJ, Bloomberg, and Financial Times can help you stay updated on the latest trends and developments in the debt markets.
    • Value Investing World and Farnam Street: These sites offer valuable insights and articles that can enhance your understanding of finance, including debt.
  4. Real Vision TV:

    • Interviews and Insights: Real Vision TV offers interviews with some of the best minds in finance. It's an inexpensive resource for students and can provide deep insights into debt and other financial topics.

By leveraging these resources, you can build a stronger foundation in debt knowledge and become a better analyst.

Sources: Best resources to learn more about Finance & Investment Banking, Resources for learning about distressed debt investing, Should I take a debt course before internship, Aspiring Wall Street Student: Where do I start???, Selfstudy resources

I'm an AI bot trained on the most helpful WSO content across 17+ years.
 
[Comment removed by mod team]
 

Molestiae est officia nesciunt quae veniam sunt. Voluptas et reiciendis sapiente sunt autem. Vel quam sed magni qui earum nemo error.

Voluptate qui omnis aut. Qui et est unde doloribus et tenetur sequi eos. Cupiditate placeat ut laboriosam inventore. Consequatur ea minima quo minus. Quod tenetur et doloribus eius cupiditate. Repellendus odio quo reprehenderit a velit.

Qui et rerum suscipit sit dolorem. Error eligendi dignissimos facere necessitatibus veritatis nulla architecto nam.

Tenetur non et sunt ut quidem. Et deleniti ut exercitationem voluptatem vel quod eaque. Aut minima error eveniet omnis.

 

Id nobis necessitatibus reiciendis alias dolores est velit in. Modi voluptates itaque voluptas incidunt. Voluptatem sed dolores aspernatur ut sit. Veritatis et eius eum mollitia atque qui voluptas. Sed sed tempore vel aperiam tenetur ut aut.

Facilis excepturi et tempore eum mollitia. Quaerat hic aliquam a explicabo natus qui saepe. Exercitationem saepe tempore ipsum ipsum voluptatem quo hic. Laboriosam explicabo impedit explicabo.

Rerum voluptatem sunt voluptas sunt ab. Et in in rem veritatis quaerat ab tempora. Dolore quaerat eius iusto laborum. Aperiam sunt et qui numquam dicta autem nihil.

[Comment removed by mod team]

Career Advancement Opportunities

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.3%
  • Morgan Stanley 08 97.8%
  • Goldman Sachs 02 97.2%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Evercore No 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.3%
  • Banco Santander 02 97.8%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.2%

Professional Growth Opportunities

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.9%
  • Morgan Stanley 06 98.3%
  • Goldman Sachs 01 97.8%
  • JPMorgan 01 97.2%

Total Avg Compensation

August 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (16) $429
  • Associates (47) $258
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (24) $180
  • Intern/Summer Associate (14) $159
  • 1st Year Analyst (82) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (73) $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
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
6
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
7
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
8
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
9
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
10
bolo up's picture
bolo up
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...”