Fascinating insights into the hedge fund traders who
consistently outperform the markets, in their own words
From bestselling author, investment expert, and Wall Street
theoretician Jack Schwager comes a behind-the-scenes look at the world of hedge
funds, from fifteen traders who've consistently beaten the markets. Exploring
what makes a great trader a great trader, Hedge Fund Market Wizards breaks
new ground, giving readers rare insight into the trading philosophy and
successful methods employed by some of the most profitable individuals in the
hedge fund business.
- Presents
exclusive interviews with fifteen of the most successful hedge fund
traders and what they've learned over the course of their careers
- Includes
interviews with Jamie Mai, Joel Greenblatt, Michael Platt, Ray
Dalio, Colm O’Shea, Ed Thorp, and many more
- Explains
forty key lessons for traders
- Joins Stock
Market Wizards, New Market Wizards, and Market
Wizards as the fourth installment of investment guru Jack
Schwager's acclaimed bestselling series of interviews with stock market
experts
A candid assessment of each trader's successes and failures,
in their own words, the book shows readers what they can learn from each, and
also outlines forty essential lessons―from finding a trading method that fits
an investor's personality to learning to appreciate the value of
diversification―that investment professionals everywhere can apply in their own
careers.
Bringing together the wisdom of the true masters of the
markets, Hedge Fund Market Wizards is a collection of timeless
insights into what it takes to trade in the hedge fund world.
About the Author
JACK D. SCHWAGER is a recognized industry expert
on futures and hedge funds, and the author of a number of widely acclaimed
financial books.
He is currently the co–portfolio manager for the ADM
Investor Services Diversified Strategies Fund, a portfolio of futures and FX
managed accounts.
He is also an advisor to MarkeTopper Securities, an
India-based quantitative trading firm. Previously, Mr. Schwager was a partner
in the Fortune Group, a London-based hedge fund advisory firm that specialized
in creating customized hedge fund portfolios for institutional clients.
His prior experience also includes over twenty years as a
director of futures research for some of Wall Street’s leading firms.