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smashwindow 
Hey guys I studied Econ and loved it, but after an internship doing cold calls and watching other portfolio managers at UBS I realized its a miserable life. I'm taking my experience in econ and going for a masters in Design and Technical Graphics (Industrial Design) which is a killer field at the moment. On the other hand I am looking for some advice on starting my portfolio, I have sizable assets and I'm sick of my guy at UBS (wealth management) not listening to anything I tell him to do. Most of my knowledge is pure theory, but I feel like it could be very helpful for investing, I know how to diversify (as in buying picks with negative correlations in order to maintain a balanced position in the long term), I know how to calculate risk and optimum portfolio's yet, I've never actually invested a dime myself. I want to start small ($5K). E*trade vs Scottrade? Some good stable gainers? What are the restrictions to investing in emerging markets as I would like to have most of my higher risk investments in BRIC countries. Do I need to invest in a larger hedge fund to get access to BRIC country stocks?
BRIC? Hmmm. I'd stay away from that shit. I have Indian guys on my team and they all tell me never to invest in the Indian stock market, its very corrupt. Same goes for Russia and China. I guess Brazil is the best of that lot? Ouch, that says something.
What are your 5 top stocks you watch and are interested in buying?
Broker, I would go with the cheapest, you can do research anywhere. Interactive Brokers is what I use now. Interactive brokers lets you trade most exchanges around the world. Dunno about BRIC.
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