What is the difference between Research in the Investment Bank and Research in the Wealth Management Division. I know that they serve different clients, but are the valuations and the content within the report generally the same, or really similar? (BB-wise)
Feb 01, 2012
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ib = sell side, you'll be bullish all of the time
wm = buy side, you'll be bullish less often. Depending on the firm, you may also have to deal with the PWM knuckleheads.
Having done Wealth Management Research- I can tell you that your coverage universe is gonna be a lot larger on the buy-side. That'll give you a lot more flexibility as to who you're going to cover.
I'd always been told that buy-side research is the goal. Thoughts?
Buy-side is less bullshiting.
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