Brian DeChesare

MARCH 8, 2023

But a few related areas, such as commodity desks at banks, commodity trading advisors (CTAs), and physical commodity trading shops could put up a good fight for that “most cyclical” title. Commodity trading advisors (CTAs) , which are like hedge funds in some ways (see below). power, energy (oil, gas, NGLs, etc.),

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Brian DeChesare

AUGUST 10, 2022

In this article, we’ll assume that there are 5 major verticals within oil & gas: Exploration & Production (E&P or “Upstream”) – These companies explore and drill for oil and gas in different locations; once they find deposits, they produce the energy. I don’t want to be stuck in oil & gas forever. How do I move around?

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Brian DeChesare

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

While everyone seems to know about equity research and trading stocks, fixed income research gets far less attention. Equity Research vs. Fixed Income Research Common Myths What Do You Do as a Fixed Income Research Analyst or Associate? see the fixed income trading article for the full list ). . –

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Brian DeChesare

MAY 24, 2023

I’ll do a deep dive into the entire space in this article, including the top funds, example trades, recruiting, exit opportunities, and more. Part of the issue is that many different strategies fall within the “event-driven” category: merger arbitrage , activist investing , distressed investing, special situations, and more.

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Brian DeChesare

APRIL 19, 2023

The good news is that if you work in mining IB, and your clients produce the cobalt, copper, or lithium that ends up in EV batteries, you can feel good about saving the world. Many people viewed the sector as a short, poorly dressed cousin of oil & gas, but concentrated in places like Canada and Australia. goes here.

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