Why being an investment analyst is the "best job in the world"

Why being an investment analyst is the "best job in the world"

Investment analyst Kelly Murphy shares her journey from trading to investing and explains why learning for a living makes this role so dynamic and rewarding. Get an inside view on her day-to-day covering large-cap gaming and leisure, as well as small-cap investing.

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  • Gaming and leisure trends, regulatory risks and long-term outlook
  • Kelly's process of "turning over rocks" to find companies early
  • How a contrarian mindset and long-term perspective help her find comfort in discomfort
  • Her advice for new analysts, including acting on conviction and balancing IQ and EQ

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