A real-world guide to becoming a top-performing equity analystPraise for Best Practices for Equity Research Analysts:'Jim Valentine has taken his decades of experience as a highly successful security analyst and written an effective and comprehensive guide to doing the job right. Ionly wish I had this book by my side throughout my career.' -- Byron R. Wien, Vice Chairman, Blackstone Advisory Partners LP'Given the fast pace and high-pressure nature of the markets, analysts don't have the luxury to make mistakes. James J. Valentine's Best Practices for Equity ResearchAnalysts should be required reading for all new and experienced analysts, particularly those who were not lucky enough to be brought up in the business under amentor. Valentine can be that mentor.' -- Jami Rubin, Managing Director, Global Investment Research, Goldman Sachs'Jim's book is an excellent window into the world of securities research. Very few works cover the complete life cycle of an analyst and the necessary balance betweentheory and practice. This is one of them.' -- Juan-Luis Perez, Global Director of Research, Morgan Stanley'...show more