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When would be a good to time think about investing?
I'm a sophomore in college and trying to figure out when and how to start investing for my future. #investment-management #investment
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Is it better to major in Finance or Accounting if you want to be an investment banker? What college courses should they take in order to do extremely well?
I have been reading a lot of articles about how to get into the investment banking industry and how valuable a knowledge in finance and economics is but I wanted to know if accounting could still bring some value. #financial-services #investment-banking #financial-accounting #investment-banker
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How does a venture capitalist know at first sight it's the next big thing
As a venture capitalist or investor, you always look to put your seeds in the next big thing and watch it grow to become a giant tree. But what's the 100% guarantee about the business you're funding and how do you know personally it's a wise move, besides the profile on paper #startups...
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What kind of training and certification is necessary to become an investment manager?
I'll be going to college soon so I need to learn more about how I need to prepare for a career in investment management. Can you tell me what kind of training and/or certification is involved? #finance #financial-services #investment-management #investing