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Middle/Back Office to the Front Office

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5 Misconceptions about Hedge Funds

Let’s explore the five most common misconceptions surrounding hedge funds. “Hedge funds don’t even beat indices” Many often criticize hedge funds for not beating the S&P 500 in a given year. This misunderstanding is widespread, even among the press. However, hedge funds are absolute return vehicles,

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On the tragic death of an IB associate

The recent passing of a Bank of America investment banking associate brings to light the harsh realities of a profession known for its long hours and high-intensity demands. May he rest in peace, and may his memory serve as a reminder to prioritize your well-being above everything else. I want

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How to Break Into Equity Research

So, you've set your sights on sell-side equity research. And every job posting you've come across reads something like this: We are looking for someone with 2-3 years of experience in equity research, buy-side experience, or investment banking experience in the sector we are hiring for.

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Book Summary - Material World (Part 4)

Part 4: Oil and Lithium

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Book Summary - Material World (Part 3)

Part 3: Iron/steel and copper

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Entrepreneurship Lessons Learned - Equity Investing Edition

Part 2 - Lessons transferable from equity investing

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Entrepreneurship Lessons Learned

A few weeks ago during coffee, my mentor asked me what I learned from the last two years of building Richard Toad into a business. I thought to share my lessons because many of you asked me as well. In this part 1, I will share about the new skills

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Book Summary - Material World (Part 2)

Part 2: Salt

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Why remote work is bad for investing?

5 reasons why you shouldn't work remotely for a fund

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Book Summary - Material World

Recently, I read Ed Conway’s book "Material World", recognized as one of the best books of 2023 by The Economist. The book opened my eyes to how we often take basic materials for granted, yet underestimate their roles in geopolitics, economics, societal progress, and negative externalities. The

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Answering 8 Equity Research Most FAQs

I will answer some of the most frequently asked questions about sell-side equity research. What are my chances? Every equity research job post you have come across reads like this: The problem is: that is 1-3 more years of experience than you have when you first try to break in