The TRADE

JANUARY 11, 2024

Athina Trika Speaking to The TRADE, Athina Trika, CFA, execution sales at Kepler Cheuvreux, explained: “KCx’s Analytical Suite is a significant step toward increased transparency, opening up a broad prospect of opportunities for flexible and agile data sharing.

Asset Management 111

Asset Management Management CFA Trading 111

Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 6, 2023

They do this by setting up entire teams (“pods”) for specific sectors, having each team learn their stocks or other securities in-depth, and then trading frequently based on catalysts and changes in investor sentiment. It’s more about “trading” and less about investing (but this could be a pro for the right person).

Funds 97

Funds Management Recruitment Portfolio 97

Mergers and Inquisitions

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

While everyone seems to know about equity research and trading stocks, fixed income research gets far less attention. The confusing part is that fixed income research exists at banks (“ sell-side roles ”), buy-side firms such as asset managers and hedge funds , and even credit rating agencies, and each one differs.

Equities 59

Equities Asset Management Debt Recruitment 59

OfficeHours

MAY 24, 2023

Investment banks highly value prior experience in finance-related roles like consulting, investment management, or sales and trading. Look for internships or entry-level positions in these roles at banks, asset management firms, consulting firms, or corporate finance departments.

Investment 147

Investment Investment Banking Finance Finance 147

Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 31, 2024

Here’s a quick run-down of the other differences: Performance Targets: Like all hedge funds, single-manager funds aim for high absolute returns (e.g., Portfolio Structure: Unlike MM portfolios, SM portfolios do not have to be market–neutral or based on pair trades; many SM funds also tend to run much more concentrated portfolios (e.g.,

Funds 59

Funds Management S&P Recruitment 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 27, 2024

Outside of IB, various asset managers, hedge funds, consulting firms, and trading firms also run some type of spring week program, but we’re focusing on banking here. And if you’re in sales & trading , you won’t be allowed to trade or sell, just as you’re similarly restricted in S&T internships.

Investment Banking 101

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 101