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Business Software & Services Companies Hedge Funds are Buying
Hedge funds can be invested in companies for all sorts of reasons. Usually, “monkeying” hedge fund managers’ top purchases is a fairly sound investment – after all, these people have teams of people studying the market. Hedge funds also report their holdings once a quarter, so it is easy for...
Schafer Cullen
Hey, I posted this in trading originally, but it is more appropriate for this board. So...anyone heard of this shop? They manage 13b so it seems pretty large but have seen nothing on WSO . Seems to be a traditional long/short equity hf . Anyone know more?
The 7 most epic shorts in finance history
Going long a security has always had a wholesome ring to it; it says you believe in a company, you see a bright future for it, you stand by its management, and you back it up by investing in it. Going short however has the stigma of nastiness; its Machiavellian, sinister, a bit like doing the old in...
Credit Trading or Credit Research
Hey Guys, First off, I just want to say thanks in advance for answering these questions. I've been coming to this site for two years now and the help I've received has been incredible. I don't know where I'd be without you guys. To the topic at hand, I've heard from a lot of people (buyside,...
Value Giants on Video
To the Value guys, not sure if you’ve seen this, but anyway this one’s for you. I wrote about these two value investors a few months back and, looking for updates on their battle over St. Joe (which Einhorn looks to be winning - barely), I stumbled on these interviews they gave to WealthTrack. I...
There be Tigers cubs here
Global macro is undoubtedly one of the most pursued styles in the hedge fund world, and for the monkeys interested in it, you might find this to your liking. Opalesque TV has recently interviewed Argonaut Capital founder David Gerstenhaber about global macro and the Tiger cub had a lot interesting...
The Feds are coming
Pop quiz hot shot: Couple of G-men hammered on your door, huffing and puffing, accusing your low-on-the-totem-pole ass of insider trading . You let them in, and the performance begins. Bad cop comes in screaming, messing up your stuff. Slimeball good cop says to you: “Maybe we’ll go easy on you...
Could You Sell This Hedge Fund?
If I had a hedge fund with $1million AUM and a 5 year track record of outperforming the market on average 10% each year, would you be able to sell my fund? Requirements: - Extensive sales experience and a large network of high net worth individuals. - Self motivating. - Ability to work without an...
Interview with BlueMountain Capital
Hat Tip to International Pymp for sending this to me. Very insightful interview with BlueMountain, a great long/short credit fund: BlueMountain Capital Management was one of just nine managers on the receiving end of 38% of all new money put into hedge funds this year, according to a report earlier...
WSO's Most Wanted CEOs
Inspired by a recent employer attractiveness survey , Jorge, an obscure yet devastatingly handsome writer for the world’s premiere finance community, Wall Street Oasis, has decided to run a survey on who are the most attractive CEO’s in Wall Street to work for. Choosing from over 20 nominees...
IB -> Buyside. Headhunters reaching out.
Hey guys, I am a 1st year analyst at a BB bank in the West Coast and have been receiving a good amount of headhunter emails regarding preparing for buyside recruiting (private equity, hedge fund, vc , etc). They are all asking for some background informaton including an updated resume and a few...
Adios, la Douche
With the hysteria against banking still raging on, Hollywood and filmmakers around the world have been trying to cash in on financial thrillers lately. First was Oliver Stone's Money Never Sleeps , and well we all know how that came out. Next up was Krach , a french movie which looked a little...
Hedge Fund recruiting at top MBAs
Hey guys, What sort of opportunities in the HF industry are there for students at the top bschools? Is it possible for people with no previous HF / PE / IBD experience. What schools place well in the HF industry? HBS & Wharton?? What about Booth and Sloan? I seems Stanford does well, but I got a...
How to run Berkshire Hathaway... if you're from a non-target
If there is one common link between all of us on this site it is the hunger of ambition and the thirst for success. Today, the most successful investor alive, answers WSO's most frequently asked questions . Whether it's "how to break in from a non-target?" or "what would Mr. Buffett do?", this story...
Your future empire: what’s it like?
WSO just hit 40,000 members and the last time I checked (minus the trolls and a few odd d-bags) you will probably find some of the most intelligent, entrepreneurial, and ambitious people the world has to offer, all in a single community. The countless threads on exit ops, interview preps, school...
Quant Career Perspective at established or new firms
Consider entry-level quant position for a fresh PhD student, how to compare the career perspectives of the following three categories: 1) famous hedge funds (e.g., Two Sigma/DEShaw/ Citadel ) 2) relatively established prop shops (e.g., Getco , Hudson River Trading , Jump Trading ) 3) new shops...
Career Perspective at firms like Teza/Headlands/Eladian
For entry-level quant position for a fresh PhD student, how to compare the career perspectives of the following three categories: 1) famous hedge funds (e.g., Two Sigma/DEShaw/ Citadel ) 2) relatively established prop shops (e.g., Getco , Hudson River Trading , Jump Trading ) 3) new shops (Eladian...
Weekend Wars: Outliers vs. Outliers
I'm ambivalent towards Malcolm Gladwell's definition of an outlier . Better yet, I have always thought an interesting argument to exist between the best-selling book's two major points. What is better to possess in abundance, luck or skill? Gladwell uses the "10,000 hour formula" as his definition...
Third time's the charm for Meriwether?
Wall Street is certainly no stranger to failure. For over a century, millions of souls have strolled down to lower Manhattan in the hopes of beating the market and making it to the big time, only to have their dreams, lives, and fortunes taken away by margin calls and bankruptcies. Even more so in...
Prove Yourself Smarter Than Your Local Billionaire
In this week's issue of "Are You Smarter Than Your Local Billionaire?" we examine a few words from a Mr. David Tepper. Tepper, for those who've been stuck in an Excel template for the last 5 years, is the founder of Appaloosa Management and the guy who the New York Times named in March of this year...
Tumbleweeds in Trader Town
A funny thing happened on the way to the forum today. I got a call from a successful trader friend. What made the call strange is that it happened during market hours, actually almost at the opening bell. My buddy is not only unreachable during these hours, he definitely does not want to be...
Hedge Fund - Typical age and work experience?
I apologize if this is a stupid question. How do I break into huge funds? Is there a typical age? Work Experience? I apply for my MSF currently apply to all top school. 3.4 with 750 GMAT I am 21 Good Day.
Forbes 400 Richest Americans
As if hearing Edmundo’s question of who is rich , Forbes magazine released their list of the 400 richest Americans. Topping the list as usual is Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates, with Bershire's Warren Buffet in 2nd and Oracle's Larry Ellison in 3rd. So where are the bankers ? Of the top 200, 50...
The P/E Ratio and new market metrics
Is the P/E ratio the next head to roll off today's market guillotine? What are the new market metrics which will mark the next generation of financial analysis? As usual the critiques are more abundant then proposed solutions. Ben Levisohn: The stock market's average price/earnings ratio, meanwhile,...
Planning for PE and Fund recruiting
Hi all, Most of the people here are college kids looking to break in, but what are some must do's and suggested actions to take for 1st year and 2nd year analysts (not necessarily IB only) looking to go into PE , hedge funds, restructuring, etc? Please share your stories of how you started preparing...
Viking Global Investors : long/short equity hedge fund headquartered in greenwich
They're a long/short equity hedge fund headquartered in greenwich but have offices in nyc , london, hong kong. What do you guys know about them? The founder is an ex-tiger guy.
Investor Confidence and the Kitchen Sink
EXTRA, EXTRA!!!! Investor confidence gone! Investment Banks and Hedge Fungs lunch on the little guy! SEC has'em all for dessert! You pay, if you play! Read all about it!!! . Ok...well, maybe I'm in too much of a post Gatsby mind set today, but CNBC populism always brings a grin to my face. The kind...
Wealth Management Into Investment Banking...And Beyond
Is it possible to begin a career in wealth management and ultimately transition into PE /HF? An example timeline: Begin at very successful wealth management firm. After 1st year pass Series 7. After 3rd year, attend school for MBA in finance (or related). After biz school, begin as an associate...
I finally decided on what I want to do...
Hi everyone, I am writing to you today because I have finally decided on what I want to do in the financial industry. It took a month of talking to a variety of people both online and off, as well as reading CareerVault guides, reading this forum, and reading Mergers and Inquisitions. I want to run...
Wall Street Looks to November Elections
November elections couldn't come sooner for Wall Street. Make no mistake about it, this will be the most important election in decades, if not in history, for the battered and tattered financial sector. With autumn upon us, we get back to business as usual. Anxious aspiring monkeys peel their...
Working at Citadel Investments
I'm looking for some insight into working in a front office position at Citadel Investments (culture, work environment, hours, comp). I've already tried the search function, but info appears dated or not relevant to the HF side of Citadel. I know the stereotypes, but I'd rather to speak to someone...
Making Bacon with Chris and Louis
Making bacon...it used to mean getting paid. In the case of hedge fund manager Louis Bacon and top trader Chris Pia, it could mean something far less profitable. When Louis Bacon left Shearson Lehman Brothers in 1990 to launch Moore Capital Management , the world was a different place. The S&L...
Hedge Funds profit from Volcker
As the populist bore that is financial regulation continues to trudge along, we have early results of predictions most of us made months ago. As proprietary trading by the major investment banks winds down, hedge funds are set to pounce on the available glut of trading talent. In fact, the same...
HG Vora Capital Management
Can anyone provide any insight into HG Vora Capital Management, other than what's listed on their website? I reached out to them regarding an internship and may be going down to visit them in the near future. Thanks in advance.
Commodity Trading Adviser (CTA) Job Hunt Advice?
Hey, I was wondering if anyone has experience looking for positions with CTAs in NYC . I'd be open to different roles, but ideally I'd like to find a CTA with a strategy that sells option theta. I'm just coming off of a role in a BB commodity sales position. I don't know anyone who works with CTAs...
Horse's Hedge Fund
Betting on the fillies. More than enough to make a Met fan cringe. But this isn't about Ryan Howard or Roy Halladay, it's about the ponies. Those lovely genetically engineered, ketamine dosed works of art. The one's PETA ensures are fed more milk fed Veal then Joe Pesci in Casino. This is about...
Cramer below the belt
Yeah, I know...I know. Cramer's such a big punching bag, a landed hook no longer guarantees max points from the judges. Taking the boxing analogy a step further: I sat there watching Bowe-Golota II this weekend. I forgot how great boxing used to be. This was 1996 and heavyweight boxing was mirroring...
Operations Exit Opps.
I'm interviewing at a hedge fund for an operations role ('Portfolio Analyst')...I don't have any modeling experience so I understand why I can't fill a real analyst role in IBD .. however, everyone seems to claim that operations is a dead end and I have a hard time believing that committing to a job...
I am a market timing genius
512 point drop today makes my sale of GOOG at 608 a week and a half ago even more genius. Bought $5,000 worth at 451 last July. Can someone calculate that return for me? Just be warned, it's gonna make you jelly. For those who're still in the market... You mad, brah?
Buyside to Hedge funds
Just wondering whether it is impossible (not literally) to get into hedge funds/ pe from buyside institutions (fidelity, pension funds, mutual funds, etc.)? What are some of the necessities for hedge funds like CFA , MBA and other certifications? Thanks
Deep Capture at it again
For those of you not familiar with it, Patrick Byrne, the eccentric CEO of Overstock founded Deep Capture during a battle with short sellers back around 2006. Byrne founded the site to expose the illegal and unethical practices being used by a number of funds. Deep Capture's initial exposé dealt...
Fired From Top Prop Trading Firm, Need Advice
Hi all, I was recently let go from a top proprietary options trading firm (if you know prop trading , it's top 4) after about 1.5 years and am looking for advice on moving on.
My "fund" made a 34% return this past year
Bought $5,000 of GOOG at 451 last July and sold last week at 608 for an annual return of 34%. To all the HF managers out there, I say "beat that!" You jelly?
PE lifestyle? Hours, weekends, base, bonus, etc.?
Can anyone already working as an associate in PE give an overview of the private equity lifestyle? Did a search on the forums and could not find anything recent. Looking for details such as: Do you work at MM , FoF , Megafund? What are your typical hours in a week? How often do you work weekends?...
Disney - Hedge Fund Insider Trading Scheme Busted
You don't screw with the Rat. Disney administrative assistant Bonnie Jean Hoxie and her boyfriend Yonni Sebbag found that out the hard way Wednesday when they were arrested for attempting to sell Disney's quarterly results to several hedge funds before the numbers were released. So amateur were...
Rising senior looking for banking stint
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Breaking into HF investment side from operations
Hi, few months back i joined operations team in a US hedge fund...and armed with just 5 months experience in a risk consulting firm and a graduate degree in finance it seemed like a step up to me...but truth be told right now i'm doing just lots of stuff which can be safely bundled into 2...
Top U.S. lawmaker sees hedge fund, dividend tax up (Reuters)
The long and short of it is, the Democrat who's been trying to tax HF income at 35% for the past decade may finally get his wish....why? There's no separation of powers in the House....What don't the Democrats get....? When Taxes go up fees go from 2 and 20 to 5 and 50. And when PE taxes go up it's...
Ivy League Candidate question
Greetings Everyone, In college I was a liberal arts major with Communications and a minor in Business. I did some extensive work for a politician as an intern. I thought I'd end up as an attorney and I am no longer interested in law. I was accepted to several Ivy League schools for an MA; focus...
Bridgewater-Investment Analyst
Sorry for not putting this in the hedge funhouse thread, but it takes a while to get responses if i post there. Anyways, i have a phone interview this week with Bridgewater for an investment analyst position. I've been out of college for some time and have a number of years of work experience. I'm...
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