Anybody know good books about investing in biotech companies?

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I'd steer clear of biotech investing unless you are following their clinical trials etc closely. Trial results can swing stock prices a lot

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Yep. Just be very very careful. It’s no joke to say it’s a high risk high reward game. The beta and spreads on these companies are crazy high.

Make sure you do your technical diligence and have the expertise to know the right questions to ask. Also know your lane.... eg if you have expertise in Immuno-oncology don’t try to take bets on cardiac focused companies. Lastly talk to the appropriate KOLs during your diligence. This can get costly.

In short, really think about if this is an area you want to play. Not to say you shouldn’t... just go in with open eyes.

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Bad Blood

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Shkreli YouTube videos

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He's really good. Called immunomedics while in prison!

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Reading the Cowen Bible and initiating coverage reports is a good way to get started in the space if you don't have experience. It comes down to heavy scrutiny around trials and science, which is something you can't get through a textbook.

I recommend also reading a few life sciences short / long reports - see Medical Research Collaborative, for example.

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bottle of lies

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The Great American Drug Deal (idk if it’s about investing per se but it’s written by a VC partner)

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Wx.capital - friends from school run a small blog on it and have some free YouTube videos targeted to beginners!

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