Life on the Buy Side

DECEMBER 24, 2022

I have a confession: I failed the CFA Level II exam the first time I sat for it. Back then, they only gave the CFA Level II exam once per year, so I had to wait until the next June to retake it. This level has a typical pass rate greater than 50%, but the number of people who sit for the exam is usually CFA Exam Pass Rates.

CFA 130

CFA Finance Finance IT 130

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JULY 11, 2023

The SIE, or Securities Industry Essentials exam, is a comprehensive introductory exam created and administered by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) in the US. The SIE was first introduced in 2018 as a mandatory exam for people seeking to be employed in the securities industry. What are the SIE and Series exams?

Investment Banking 100

Investment Banking CFA Bank Banking 100

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JULY 11, 2023

The SIE, or Securities Industry Essentials exam, is a comprehensive introductory exam created and administered by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) in the US. The SIE was first introduced in 2018 as a mandatory exam for people seeking to be employed in the securities industry. 4 = 6.125x Revenue, what was NTM?

Investment Banking 130

Investment Banking Banking Bank Middle Market 130

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This could involve pursuing certifications relevant to your field, like CFA or Series exams, or expanding your knowledge in related areas, such as data analysis or programming. Networking isn’t just about securing a new position; it’s about cultivating relationships that offer support, advice, and insights.

Economics 130

Economics Finance Finance CFA 130

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.

Funds 104

Funds Management Recruitment Portfolio 104

FineMark

JANUARY 20, 2023

Deglobalization The world is moving into a period where national security is taking precedence over economic growth. As shown in Figure 3, below, from 1950 through 1989 (a period that was also less globalized and national interest and security were more heavily considered), equity valuations were expectedly lower.

Economics 52

Economics Portfolio Equities Investors 52

FineMark

OCTOBER 17, 2023

FIGURE 3 Source: Strategas Securities LLC Our Current Tactical Positioning As you review our current positioning in Figure 4, below, you’ll notice our perspective hasn’t changed since our last letter. To secure that higher income for the future, we’ve begun to extend portfolio duration. We’re always happy to help!

S&P 52

S&P Investment Portfolio Corporation 52