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The Big Short II: Why shorting high loan-to-value Canadian mortgages may be the (second) greatest trade ever
Hi everyone I completed a pitchbook which presents a thesis on shorting high loan-to-value Canadian mortgages. My research claims this trade opportunity is comparative to John Paulson's shorts on subprime mortgages which he established from 2005 to 2007. I plan on sending the pitchbook to hedge fund...
Webinar Rewind - Paths to a Hedge Fund Job + Q&A
In case you missed our October 20th webinar entitled Paths to a Hedge Fund Job , have no fear. The full recording of the webinar can be found below (free until Friday night when it goes into our video library ). SIGN UP FOR A 1-HOUR MENTOR SESSION WITH ANN And, as always, if you want to sign up to...
Lateral to a Different Investment Bank to Get Interviews at Hedge Funds
I am currently finishing my first year at a middle market investment bank in New York City. My long-term goal is to work at a hedge fund that does value investing similar to the types of places described in the thread below. http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forums/long-term-c… Unfortunately, I have...
Recent Graduate seeking for middle/back office openings
I am a recent graduate student with Master in Accounting degree of Fordham University, actively seeking an entry level position in financial service to make my long term commitment to. Goal: Entry level-Hedge fund or other financial services - operation/Fund accountant 2015 Graduate female young...
Looking for top 500 Hedge Fund firms
Hi, Can anybody please help me with finding a list of top 500 Hedge Fund firms? Thanks.
Four college kids started a hedge fund. Should I invest?
TBT: Originally posted August 2012 One of the biggest problems with having large corporations as clients is that there’s so much crap you’re not allowed to invest in actively in order to prevent any potential allegations of insider trading . There’s also a bunch of rules and paperwork that,...
What's a long-only hedge fund?
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/23/business/the-lo… NYT: Investors, for their part, have sought to place their money with hedge funds that offer long-only funds, according to a Deutsche Bank survey of 435 global hedge fund investors holding half the industry’s $3 trillion in assets under...
CalPERS Drops Hedge Funds
CalPERS, the nation's largest public pension plan, has recently decided to pull out their entire $4 billion investment from the hedge fund space. Their complaints appear to be focused on the fee structure and they do not appear to be alone, as reported by DealBook: [quote]A growing number of pension...
Training course for finance?
Hi guys, I have a question and your help would be much appreciated. I understand there is training courses for e.g investment banking, like a package of videos and courses you can buy.. Is there something similar to that for finance in general? Something that would go over everything related to...
Do clients matter at B4 audit?
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Advice for a CFA® /CA,CPA
Hi Monkeys, I am in mid 20's currently working in MM M&A in Canada, looking to complete my CFA® in due course, and have recently received my CA, CPA designation (thinking about learning C++ and Python myself). How can I best leverage myself to break into a HF? 1. Top 10 MBA 2. Masters/degree in...
Which sophomore summer gig?
Which HF offer to take?
Hi WSO , I would like some advice on next steps in my career. My background is typical 2 years BB IBD and 2 years PE . Recently received two HF offers, both are long/short fundamental shops that are focused on long-term and not quarterly/momentum runs (1-2 year+ holds). Unfortunately, I can't give...
Webinar Rewind - Stock Pitch Preparation for a Hedge Fund Interview + Q&A
In case you missed our very popular August 13th webinar entitled Stock Pitch Preparation for a hedge fund interview , have no fear. The full recording of the webinar can be found below (free until Wed. morning when it goes into our video library ). SIGN UP FOR A 1-HOUR MENTOR SESSION WITH ANN And,...
Thoughts on HF Treasury vs. Boutique IB Internship (Sophomore Year)
Hi all, Just a bit of background: I'm a finance major, finishing my sophomore year at a non-target university. I worked as a data analyst intern at financial data analytics firm my freshman year/summer and just finished up working as a tax intern at a top VC firm. I've accepted an offer to work on...
Bloomberg Terminals at HFs
Quick question: do all the analysts at your fund get their own Bloomberg terminals?
Glenview Letters
Hey guys, Anyone know where I can obtain additional Glenview investor letters? I found the following and have found them great! http://www.marketfolly.com/2015/03/glenview-capit… http://www.gurufocus.com/news/126978/glenview-cap… http://www.scribd.com/doc/23978398/Glenview-Capit…...
SALT 2015
Anyone else going to SALT in Vegas this year?
Hillary going after Hedge Funds
http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/16/politics/hillary-clinton-hedge-fund/index… What do you guys think about this? Discuss.
HFoF Analyst or Junior IR/Marketing? Long term goal - HF Marketer
Hi all, I'm currently interviewing for a few firms in HK . Background as an equity analyst at a l/s asian equity fund, got laid off and decided I didn't want to be an analyst anymore. Long term goal is to be a marketing guy at a HF where I'd get a % of revenue sharing from assets raised, as I'm a...
In-house HF Case Studies - Estimates
Hi - as most of us go through case studies (both equity and credit) I wanted to discuss how you approach estimates in in-house case studies. Usually, candidates have between 3 to 6 hours depending on the shop to set-up model / thesis / recommendation. One can develop a view on the asset and come up...
Guidance on how to approach this weird situation
So a friend of a friend works at this hedge fund and agreed to help me out. He was very nice and gave me his contact info. We had a conversation via text about my resume, the position that I was interested in, and the other companies I was going to have an interview with and so on. Later-on he setup...
Wharton or Princeton undergrad for HF?
Hello! I recently got accepted to Wharton and Princeton. I'm very excited but also rather struggle to make a choice. I was invited for the Joseph Wharton Scholar program (as well as Benjamin Franklin). I didn't apply for the M&T program, but I think if I go with Wharton it would be possible to...
firms similar to GGHC
while not a strict hedge fund, Gilder Gagnon Howe & Co. shares aspects of one, so I hope this is the relevant forum. that aside, could you list investment firms similar to GGHC in terms of assets under management, employees, and philosophy? I'm very intrigued by this firm but having trouble finding...
Penn (CAS) vs. Georgetown (McDonough School of Business) for undergraduate
This is my first post on WSO , so I apologize for any naiveté. I am currently a senior in high school and have just received my final admissions decisions. Out of the schools that I have been accepted into, I am deciding between Penn (CAS) and Georgetown (McDonough). While I know there are numerous...
Working at a place like P72 or Citadel,
Can anyone elaborate on what's it like working at a place like Point 72 or Citadel ? Online reviews I can find (glassdoor) consensus seems lean toward bad work life balance. Wonder if anyone can elaborate on what sort of hours and life style there are. I am also interested in learning about the...
Hedge Funds Returns: An Alternative Investment or An Alternative to Investment? (Part 4: To higher moments and beyond…)
by Dr Constantin Gurdgiev, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Finance with Trinity College, Dublin You may find Part 1: Measuring What here , Part 2: Dealing with Biases here and Part 3: Dealing with Funds and Benchmarks Selection here.
Junior at macro HF learning opportunities?
Hello Wall Street Oasis, My career progression needs some sorting out. I welcome any comments for those experienced in the industry to guide me along. I am a junior analyst at a macro hedge fund (800 mil AUM). Not a well known mega fund but still pretty reputable. I get along very well with my...
CFT by the IFTA (International Federation of Technical Analysts)
Hello everyone,
Hedgefund vs Investment Management
Monkeys, Have an interview this week with an investment management group. I was just hoping someone could help explain the difference between a hedge fund and an investment management group. Cant find too much info about this online.
Hedge Funds’ Returns: An Alternative Investment or An Alternative to Investment? (Part 2: Dealing with Biases)
by Dr Constantin Gurdgiev, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Finance with Trinity College, Dublin You may find Part 1: Measuring What here , Part 3: Dealing with Funds and Benchmarks Selection here and Part 4: To higher moments and beyond here ..
CFA® Charterholders Heading Top Hedge Funds?
I honestly can't name off the top of my head CFA® charterholders who are heading top funds. I don't "count" Cooperman/Gross since they both have MBAs too. Heck, it almost seems that JDs are a more common professional designation in the top HF & PE space (Singer, Rubenstein, Bonderman). Am I...
Hedge Funds’ Returns: An Alternative Investment or An Alternative to Investment? (Part 1: Measuring What?)
by Dr Constantin Gurdgiev, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Finance with Trinity College, Dublin You may find Part 2: Dealing With Biases here , Part 3: Dealing with Funds and Benchmarks Selection here and Part 4: To higher moments and beyond here .
MKP Capital Management Interview
I'm interviewing for a Summer Analyst position next week on the fund's Collateralized Loan Obligation Desk. I plan on understanding the fund's strategy, have 1-2 investment pitches ready, and have a good sense of the economic landscape/trends in addition to accounting & valuation going into it. Any...
Please Help: Which is my best SA offer? I want to end at HF - Citi, Barclays, AllianceBernstein, Wells
Hey guys, I'm a junior at a target (Ivy) who is interested in ending up at a debt HF , possibly distressed or long/short credit. I am weighing the pros and cons of my 4 offers. I know M&A is most traveled route to HF , but I did not get any M&A offers. My offers are: 1) The fixed income rotational...
AllianceBernstein SA to become HF analyst?
Hey guys, Just wanted some opinions on my internship decision. To give some background, I'm a junior at a target (Ivy) that is interested in investing. This means I eventually want to end up on buyside, probably at a Credit HF , but I may be open to working at a large AM . Basically, right now, I am...
BB PubFin vs Large AM to become Buysider?
Hey guys, Just wanted some opinions on my internship decision. To give some background, I'm a junior at a target (Ivy) that is interested in investing. This means I eventually want to end up on buyside, probably at a Credit HF , but I may be open to working at a large AM . Basically, right now, I am...
How to become a Hedge Fund analyst?
I'm working in marketing/customer service in the healthcare industry and I'm wondering how I should approach this. I plan on applying to some of the top 20 MBA programs in the fall. What can I do to help me prepare between now and MBA graduation for a job as a Hedge fund analyst? Will it be possible...
Not sure what I want out of life... Current Junior Analyst
Recently I read a lot of Mark Manson and spoke with a lot of entrepreneurs who seemed really passionate about their callings. A VP actually left the firm to start his own company. Everyone says find your calling and pursue vigorously. But what if I am not sure what the hell I am passionate about? I...
Is S&T right for me? Offers at DB Credit Trading & > $1bn Buyside Fundamental Credit Fund
Hey guys, I'm a junior at a target (Ivy) interested in credit. I'm trying to figure out the best way to get to a credit HF . I currently have offers to join DB's structured credit desk as well as as a HY credit analyst at a >$1bn credit fund at a large bank. Obviously 1 is sell-side and 1 is...
Long Only Equity vs. Long / Short Equity
Current MBA student with several years of prior i-banking experience. Although I have no previous professional buy-side experience, I've been focused on summer internship recruiting for both long-only equity and long/short equity. I've been fortunate that I'm having some success in the process......
How To Respond To Your Bonus
What do you say or what reaction is appropriate when receiving your bonus to voice discontent? I think there are two situations here. 1) You are upset with your bonus and want to communicate immediately that it was well below your expectations, and you are likely quitting 2) The bonus was in line or...
Pros and Cons of Two Summer Internships at Same Firm
As the title suggests I'm curious what all of you think about the pros and cons of having a summer internship at the same place for two years in a row (sophomore and junior), More specifically, say that the two internships are at a hedge fund, same position both years, and that I would like to...
Follow up interview with research ... yes or no
Hello Wall Street Oasis, I just finished an interview with a prominent hedge fund. I believe it went okay to good. The interviewer seemed to be interested in my experience and on me. 80% of the hour interview was on the technical details of the strategies which the fund runs and I'll be working on....
What do you do differently? Or what does your fund do differently?
Every time I read a "day in the life" of an analyst at a HF , they sound almost identical (assuming it's long-short equities or something similar). Wake up early, check the news, read a lot, update/create models, check industry sources, use the sell side (but generally dismissive of them), fit in a...
List of medium size Quant funds in NY
Can anybody list me a few good medium-size hedge funds based in NY , which are into systematic trading or quant driven. Thanking in anticipation.
What will become of Owen Li of Canarsie Capital
Hey Guys, Scrolling though bussines insider , this nice piece of news caught my eye: "Hedge fund manager Owen Li sent a letter to his investors apologizing for losing all but $200,000 of the fund's capital by acting "overzealously," CNBC's Lawrence Delevingne reports. Li, who previously worked at...
Dynamic Between the Traders and Researchers Inside HFs
For anyone in here who works or has worked at a HF , would love your insight: If we very crudely classify all people at HFs into only 2 groups: people who spend the majority of their day trading (and come from trading backgrounds) vs. people who spend the majority of their day doing research (and...
Training at HFs
Is it fair to say there is little to no training or mentorship given to new analysts that join funds after banking? As in most of the time you'll be working by yourself on ideas immediately instead of with a more experienced analyst or on a team?
Management Fees
Any top funds charge 1.5% management fees instead of 2%? In general, can one say funds charging 2% are considered better funds by LPs than those that charge less?
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