Topics for Fall Equity Research Interviews
Simply put, what is everything a student should know going into an internship interview for Equity Research this fall? Examples from past interviews and/or emphasis on current events would be appreciated
View ArticleBB&T Capital Markets Closing
Haven't seen any discussions on this, but I saw a client's e-mail from an MD there, saying BBT's Capital Markets group is closing shop. Quick Google search confirmed...
View ArticleWho is investing in Amazon stock after earnings? Isn’t is simply too expensive.
Five straight profitable quarters for Amazon!! The company is known for investing in growth over profits. During this quarter, net income was $857MM or $1.78 per diluted share compared to $92MM or...
View ArticleBB&T cuts entire ER department
http://www.cnbc.com/2016/07/28/bbt-cuts-jobs-as-it...Surprised that this wasn't here already. But for any aspiring equity researchers (looking at those ppl who've messaged me as of late asking for...
View ArticleAssociate base in ER NYC?
Hi All, I am currently an associate 1 in equity research in London (MS/BAML/JPM), considering an internal move to the NYC office. Was wondering what base salaries are in research these days in NYC? I...
View ArticleIndustry analyst job
Is there any job as an industry analyst? The job will rotate you through different industries, which gives you great insight of industries. ER tends to put you in a specific industry. I am undecided...
View ArticleTerminal Value too High; What to do?
My terminal value / ev is 90%. What should I look at to find out what I did wrong?ValuationdcfTerminal Value
View ArticleFitBit Beats Q2 2016 Earnings Expectations
Fitbit Inc (FIT) reported lower 2Q16 results, hurt by higher expenses. $FIT said net income declined 64.4% to $6.3MM, or $0.03 per share from $17.7MM, or $0.07 per share in the year ago quarter....
View ArticleCan Someone Take a Look at My Model (Especially the Debt Model)
Hey guys, having some trouble with a model. This is just for practice; I'm modeling The Cooper Companies. In their 2015 10k, they mention they have "890.8 million available from Revolving Credit...
View ArticleHow much of your analyst/associate's job is cold calling?
Hi there!A little background about me: Bio major pre-med/dental in undergraduate. Currently in a masters program for bio again- will graduate in 2017. Decided to switch to finance earlier this year....
View ArticleEquity Research - buy side
Hello,I am considering doing an MBA in a top program. I want to get into the buy side as an equity research analyst. I wanted to know what companies will you recommend that provide the necessary...
View ArticleTraining for fresh analyst
Dear All,I am thinking about training program for fresh analyst. We are working in frontier market and lack of some practical training for fresh analyst. Please kindly tell me how fresh analyst trained...
View ArticleEquity Research prospects in Australia?
What are the Equity Research prospects like in Australia? I'm currently in high school and I've figured out Hedge Funds and AM in general isn't very large in Australia. I was wondering if that was the...
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Why do people rely on analysts' estimates although they're usually wrong?
Three ways that investors might try to forecast current-year earnings: 1) Use analysts' estimates 2) Assume results will approximate last year's earnings 3) Calculate an average of the last several...
View ArticleDeveloped economies
Please help -- Which developed economy would you go long on? Why? As of 2016, I don't think any but what do you guys think?
View ArticleEarnings Estimates Questions
Hey guys, I'm trying to do a bit of research into what tends to make share prices move significantly following the release of earnings reports.1. Could someone refer me to a source where I could...
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Buy/Hold/Sell, do you put your money where your mouth is?
I was always interested in this field and had a question that I wanted to address to Analysts or people with knowledge in this domain,How many of your own Buy/Hold/Sell recommendations would you...
View ArticleMade my first DCF on Wal Mart. Please rip it apart
If someone could explain why my sensitivity table on the last page isn't correct and how to fix it, that'd be great.
View ArticleBloomberg - Commodities and Precious metals indices
Hi All,I wanted to use the proper commodity prices in order for me to analyze the raw materials cots for a company i am analyzing. I found a ton of indices and not sure what is the right index to look...
View ArticleAny other boutique ECM divisions getting destroyed?
Figure the answer is yes, just want to verify. Banking has been sluggish as well, compounding the problem.
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