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The Path to Success: How to Become an Investment Banker

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While a degree in finance, economics, or related fields is highly sought after, investment banks will hire candidates with a diversity of backgrounds, especially in STEM fields. To develop these skills, take classes in finance and economics, regardless of your major. investment banking, private equity , VC, etc.)

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How to Take Advantage of the Market Slowdown

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For those of us embarking on careers in finance, including myself, the unease accompanying economic downturns and market volatility is all too familiar. Continuous Learning and Skill Enhancement One of the most effective strategies to maintain your value in the industry, irrespective of economic conditions, is continuous learning.

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2022 Fourth Quarter Review & Commentary

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Hyman Minsky, American Economist (1919-1996) Hyman Minsky proposed theories linking market fragility and the normal economic cycle with speculative bubbles innate to financial markets. The bubble of cryptocurrency burst, resulting in economic losses of approximately $2 trillion.

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2023 First Quarter Review & Commentary

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The first quarter of 2023’s equity market performance (shown in Figure 1, below) exemplifies why such scenarios — and their accompanying dire reports — don’t necessarily beget lower market prices nor should they cause an overreaction. Its economic effect will also be deflationary.

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2023 Third Quarter Review & Commentary

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billion, and ranked #6 on Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires List (as of 10/11/23), Buffett is widely regarded as the most successful equity market investor of the past century. Equities and the S&P 500 At the onset of each new year, like clockwork, we’re asked for our near-term view. benchmark equity index, the S&P 500.

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2023 Fourth Quarter Review & Commentary

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The equity market also noted the Fed’s comments as investors piled back into equities and the S&P 500 finished the year up more than 26%. Contributing to that growth were two significant happenings: America helped rebuild Europe and Japan, triggering economic benefits for our nation, and the largest generation in U.S.

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2023 Second Quarter Review & Commentary

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Equity markets are justifiably high risk investments, given the historically high returns they afford investors over long investment horizons. Walking a Narrow Path Toward Victory This quarter, equity markets continued their positive ascent, maintaining the trend established during the first quarter.

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