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For background, I am a junior trying to break into S&T. I honestly am just looking for solid recommendations of books, podcasts, or even newsletters that I can use to gain a stronger sense of the industry. This way, I can genuinely form more of my own opinions on topics so that I do not sound robotic during the interview process. Added context: it is not like I am not already reading the WSJ, Bloomberg, Financial Times, etc. I think I am just looking for more than an article, which is my primary source of information and knowledge. So if anyone could help, it would be greatly appreciated.  

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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some solid recommendations for books, podcasts, and newsletters to help you gain a stronger sense of the Sales & Trading (S&T) industry:

Books:

  1. "Liar's Poker" by Michael Lewis - A classic that provides insight into the bond trading world.
  2. "Flash Boys" by Michael Lewis - Explores the rise of high-frequency trading.
  3. "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis - Offers a detailed look at the financial crisis and trading strategies.

Podcasts:

  1. WSO Podcasts - These cover a range of topics in finance, including S&T.
  2. Bloomberg's "Odd Lots" - Discusses various financial markets and trading strategies.
  3. "The Investors Podcast" - Provides insights into market trends and investment strategies.

Newsletters:

  1. DealBook & Term Sheet - Essential for anyone in finance, not just technology.
  2. StrictlyVC - Focuses on venture capital but offers valuable insights into market trends.
  3. Stratechery - Highly recommended for its deep analysis of tech and market trends.
  4. The Information - Though pricey, it offers in-depth articles on tech and finance.
  5. A16Z Weekly & Ben Evans’ blog - Provides insights from the venture capital world.
  6. Mattermark Daily - Focuses on startup and investment trends.
  7. Finimize - Offers daily financial news summaries.
  8. AVC - A blog by venture capitalist Fred Wilson, offering insights into tech and finance.

These resources should help you build a comprehensive understanding of the S&T industry and form your own opinions on various topics, making you sound more genuine and informed during interviews.

Sources: Keeping Up with the Zuckerbergs (Learning About/Staying Up-to-Date on the Tech Industry), Keeping Up with the Zuckerbergs (Learning About/Staying Up-to-Date on the Tech Industry), How Do I Get Smart in Biotechnology Space?, S&T Literature/Books for Interns?, Navigating The Floor: A S&T Analyst's Guide

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S&T is incredibly broad, so its hard to recommend resources without knowing which particular area you're interested in.

I'm in rates, so I can recommend a few books below that I've found helpful (most of which have been published post-RFR transition):

Fixed Income Relative Value Analysis: A Practitioner's Guide to the Theory, Tools, and Trades (2nd ed.)

SOFR Futures and Options: A Practitioner's Guide (1st ed.)

Fixed Income Securities: Tools for Today’s Markets (4th ed.)

Random Walks in Fixed Income and Foreign Exchange: Unexpected Discoveries in Issuance, Investment and Hedging of Yield Curve Instruments (1st ed.)

Inflation-Linked Bonds and Derivatives: Investing, Hedging and Valuation Principles for Practitioners (1st ed.)

 

Sorry, I should have specified the specific area within S&T I am interested in, but it happens to be rates. Thank you so much for the recommendations. They are super helpful, and I will look into those books. 

 

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