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Corporate Finance Jobs: Cozy Careers, But Bad “Plan B” Options

Mergers and Inquisitions

Corporate finance jobs at normal companies are bad … …if you’re using them to break into a deal-based field, such as investment banking , private equity , or venture capital , or as a “Plan B” if you interview around but do not get into one of these. not banks or investment firms). What Are Corporate Finance Jobs?

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07-11-2023 Newsletter: Diversity Events at Megafunds Have Started…

OfficeHours

On that note though — if diversity events are starting though… You know On-Cycle is around the corner here… Questions I would ask if I was an Analyst in an in-person diversity session: I just saw X deal happen, new portfolio company — were you involved with that? How should I balance preparation with investment banking training?

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Multi-Manager Hedge Funds: A Meritocratic Paradise or a Revolving Door of Burnout?

Mergers and Inquisitions

Beta-Neutral Portfolios: For example, if the S&P 500 goes up or down by 5%, your team’s portfolio should move by ~0%. Factor Requirements: Some teams also structure their portfolios based on “ factors ,” such as quality, momentum, value, etc., These funds are usually multi-strategy as well.

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2023 First Quarter Review & Commentary

FineMark

Bank Failures, Rate Hikes and Market Mean Reverts As investment practitioners, we regularly encourage our clients to remain calm when reacting to unfavorable media reports about the economy or geopolitics. banks: Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) of Santa Clara, CA and Signature Bank of New York City. bank failures.

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2022 Fourth Quarter Review & Commentary

FineMark

inflation hit levels not seen in 40 years, which caused the central bank to leap into action to combat this silent confiscator of wealth. The two-front assault faced by traditional 60% equity and 40% fixed income (60/40) portfolios in 2022 was one of the most severe on record, and the worst seen in many years.

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Single-Manager Hedge Funds: The Best Way to Get a Recurring Guest Spot on CNBC?

Mergers and Inquisitions

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., 10 – 15 positions rather than 100+). Some of these funds have 100+ employees; Viking has 275+ with 45+ investment professionals.

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2023 Third Quarter Review & Commentary

FineMark

Rather than trying to predict the future, we prefer to construct solid portfolios, focus on longer-term investable themes, and identify third-party manager talent with demonstrable (and persistent) alpha-generation ability. To secure that higher income for the future, we’ve begun to extend portfolio duration.

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