IB Vs Trading at Large AM

Next summer, I am interning in global trading at one of the largest AM (Fidelity, BlackRock, Vangaurd). I am also considering applying for 2027 SA IB. 

Would you rather do IB at EB/BB, or stick with the trading role for FT? Consider exits/laterals and career progression. 

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