Thinking about making a financial investment of any kind right now might feel like a strange consideration to many people. However, there are still folks making money during this difficult economic environment, and by reading our top investment banking blogs you may find a way in which you can make a little for yourself.

There is also plenty of fund-raising and career advice included, with a sprinkling of industry news and profiles of what an investment banker is actually made of. A great deal of worthwhile reading, whatever your level of pecuniary interest!

Investment Banking Advice Blogs

Investor Geeks – Sensibly written and often thought-provoking commentary and advice on where you should be placing your spare capital

Investment Banker on Life – Picks out some very relevant Investment Banking material from what appears elsewhere on the net

The Prudent Investor – Advice and insight, with more than a touch of irony about how the West has monopolized investment trading

Financial Armageddon – Not all doom and gloom in this long established blog. The occasional boom appears as well!

Intelligent Mergers – Sound advice on how to navigate the potential minefield of “mergers and acquisitions”.

Crossing Wall Street – Named by CNN/Money as the best “buy-and-hold” blogger, Crossing Wall Street has out-performed the S&P 500 for the past four years!

Deal Breaker – As much deal maker as breaker, with advice, investment tips and links to breaking investment news stories

The Market Oracle – U.K. based site which focuses on worldwide market trends and events with in-depth financial analysis

Investment Banking Fundraising Blogs

Grow Think – A comprehensive resource for anybody with a good idea who needs the capital to grow the acorns into mighty oaks

Allan Young’s Incoherence – Well written advice for the independent investor or businessperson seeking venture capital

Teten Advisors – Aiming to advise America’s future innovation economy with advice on successfully utilizing networking

Investment Banking News Blogs

Naked Capitalism – A great deal of investment news, trends and commentary in both text and audio format

Economic Populist – Left wing blog integrating current news affairs with their impact on the investment market

Leverage Academy – Ever wanted that exclusive resource of news that could put you on the right track for your own investments? Look no further!

Investment Banking Career Blogs

Investment Banking Monkey – Predominantly about careers in investment banking, but with a revealing section dedicated to tricks the investment banking industry employs

Archer Hemans – Combines career progression with self development. Surely a creditworthy (pun) blog to read!

Mergers and Inquisitions – An excellent resource for people starting an investment orientated career, with advice on how to remain sane throughout!

Investment Banking Miscellanea

The Epicurean Dealmaker – Investment banking, philosophy, William Shakespeare and the Rolling Stones. Readable!

Wall Street Oasis – A good source of industry news and often entertaining reading even if you are not “part of the scene”

Infectious Greed – Fascinating insight into investment banking culture and some helpful links through the author’s “field notes” section