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

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It’s 100% possible to do asset management internships (or hedge fund internships ), take the CFA , and recruit for one of these large funds – assuming it’s open to undergrads. So, while a traditional IB background at a top bank helps, you don’t necessarily need it if you start early or get relevant experience elsewhere.

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Fixed Income Research: The Overlooked Younger Brother of Equity Research?

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For the right person, though, fixed income research can be even better than equity research, whether you’re at a bank, an asset management firm, a hedge fund, or a credit rating agency: Table of Contents: What is Fixed Income Research? Sometimes, fixed income traders even get in (depending on their desk and role).

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

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Depending on your personality, skill set, and long-term goals, these single-manager funds or “hybrid funds” could be perfect or far from ideal: What Are Single-Manager Hedge Funds? The Top Single-Manager Hedge Funds Single-manager funds far outnumber multi-manager funds, but they’re also much smaller.

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Investment Banking Spring Weeks: The Full Guide

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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. It’s like the downsides of studying for the CFA : The certification won’t hurt you, but it’s not necessarily worth the time and money required.