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How would you rate ECM/DCM as a long term career?
Hey WSO, how do you view the Capital Markets side for a long term career? It's just a personal decision but I prefer staying with one firm for a long term, instead of switching around often. The...
View ArticleWhat kind of internship shows "interest" in the markets?
I am trying to position myself for ECM, which is basically half corporate finance, and half markets related. I can easily show my interest in corp finance via internships in investment banking.But how...
View ArticleWhy are convertibles under ECM, when they're essentially a fixed income...
My question is as stated above - shouldn't convertibles be under the DCM department? Yet in every firm I looked up that offers capital markets advisory, convertibles is under the ECM umbrella. Why?
View ArticleOrdering of work experience (IMPORTANT FOR THOSE WORKING PART TIME)
Let me demonstrate as an example:Option 1:Boutique Investment Banking Analyst : June 2012 ~ August 2012 Hedge Fund Equity Research Analyst : January 2012 ~ PresentOption 2:Hedge Fund Equity Research...
View ArticleSophomore friendly 2nd tier BBs/Elite Boutiques/MM for SA?
I'm wondering which 2nd tier BBs and elite boutiques / MM firms are most receptive to sophomores for a summer internship?I know that most BBs have programs specifically to address this but I've heard...
View ArticleBest Pre-Banking internship within realm of RESEARCH (DIVIDED TO PARTS)
So lets say that one were to strike out and not get any banking offers. In your eyes for preparing for BB SA, which internships would you say are the most "relevant" to IBD?a. PE Research (focusing on...
View ArticlePE research vs. Equity Research vs. M&A Research for IBD?
I'm a rising sophomore at a non-target and couldn't get into a boutique IB SA this summer for my ultimate goal of BB SA as a rising senior. All I had left is an internship at a boutique research firm....
View ArticleWhy does a DCF not consider a firm's assets?
Hypothetical Scenario:A company has $100MM of assets but for some reason its cash flow is only $1000. Even if you put generous assumptions for its growth rate/discount rate its DCF valuation will be...
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Recommend a Phone? iPhone? Samsung Galaxy? Blackberry?
I'm thinking of replacing my phone "iPhone 4" now that the time limit is up and am thinking what phone to get. So far my list (not in any specific order):1. Samsung Galaxy S4 2. HTC One 3. Nokia Lumia...
View ArticleBIWS Advanced Modelling Course under relevant exp in Resume.
Currently taking the Advanced Modelling course in BIWS and this is some heavy lifting. I am convinced that this is the most relevant in terms of modelling skills for IBD (other than a direct IBD SA...
View ArticleBIWS quizzes way too difficult?
So to get the certificate you need to score a 90%. To be honest I thought that it was easily doable, took the test and got 78~82%... Anyone else taken the certification quiz/exam and actually pass it?...
View ArticlePLEASE WATCH. Then look me in the eye and tell me you didn't cry.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZMX6H6YY1Mhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqn6vxhUn0UI know many of those in these forums are currently working night and day to achieve dreams and make ends meet....
View ArticlePretending to be LGBT to get 1st round interviews
1. Interviewers can't tell you're gay/bisexual 2. BB diversity events for LGBTs are all over the place 3. According to past events, pretty much guaranteed 1st round interviewsOf course whether you...
View ArticleAre Extracurriculars a must?
I'm working part time during the school year - do I still need to have "leadership" activities? I'ts not like my resume needs more filler...
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Why IB Hours are Looked Upon as so Awful
Mod note (Andy): WSO top comments - this one is from the post "Why are IB hours looked upon as so awful?". This is a great comment for anyone who hasn't seen it. Click here to see more top rated...
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How would you rate ECM/DCM as a long term career?
Hey WSO , how do you view the Capital Markets side for a long term career? It's just a personal decision but I prefer staying with one firm for a long term, instead of...
View ArticleWhy are convertibles under ECM, when they're essentially a fixed income...
My question is as stated above - shouldn't convertibles be under the DCM department? Yet in every firm I looked up that offers capital markets advisory, convertibles is under...
View ArticleOrdering of work experience (IMPORTANT FOR THOSE WORKING PART TIME)
Let me demonstrate as an example: Option 1: Boutique Investment Banking Analyst : June 2012 ~ August 2012 Hedge Fund Equity Research Analyst : January 2012 ~ Present Option 2: Hedge Fund Equity...
View ArticleSophomore friendly 2nd tier BBs/Elite Boutiques/MM for SA?
I'm wondering which 2nd tier BBs and elite boutiques / MM firms are most receptive to sophomores for a summer internship ? I know that most BBs have programs specifically to address this but I've heard...
View ArticlePE (LBO Modelling) vs. Equity Research internship more relevant to IB?
I'm a rising sophomore at a non-target and couldn't get into a boutique IB SA this summer for my ultimate goal of BB SA as a rising senior. All I had left is an internship at a boutique research firm....
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