You are competing against many smart and talented candidates when you pursue an equity analyst job. It is wise to assume your competition has access to the same sell side research and off the shelf data sets that you will use as the basis for your stock pitch. In order to get additional insights that can differentiate your pitch, show initiative by going beyond these common resources. To the degree practical, consider doing some of the following:
- Wade through the company 10K and/or 10Q
- Read a recent earnings conference call transcript
- Review industry publications, web sites and blogs
- Search the company’s web site to see if they post investor presentations
- Get an informational interview with an investor relations contact at the company
Stock picking is not just about gaining access to fundamental data. However, the insights you glean from your analysis of the fundamentals is very important. Going the extra mile can get you a richer set of data and allow you to put this information in context. This should enable you to come up with distinctive insights and recommendations that will help you stand out from the crowd.
For more thoughts on stock pitches, see: Tips for Preparing a Stock Recommendation
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