Hedge fund managers are (rightly) concerned about global growth. According to Hayman Capital CIO Kyle Bass it seems like South East Asia is headed for a recession this year; Europe also but the US with its fiscal impulse from tax stimulus will wear off toward the end of the year. We have to realize that… Continue Reading
There are many ways to measure the success of a country. One way is to look at quality of life. According to a recent article, this has actually improved in America quite significantly over the last two years. While it cannot be denied that there is a lot of anti-Trump sentiment in America, the statistics… Continue Reading
Being featured on a power list has often been a measure of success for many executives. It is indicative of becoming credible in their fields and being recognized and respected from industry peers. In this article we take a look at three individuals who have recently been featured on power lists throughout the nation. First,… Continue Reading
America’s debt is huge. Standing at 22 trillion dollars, this figure is not doing anyone any favors. Indeed, according to Research Assistant at the Catholic University of America, Robert Warren, “we have a credit card now and our grandchildrens name is on the card and they will get the bill. They will have to pay… Continue Reading
One way to measure the success of the US economy is to review consumer spending. While Q4 2018 business spending escalated to 2.6 percent, economists are concerned that Q1 2019 will not even grow at half that level due to “sluggish consumer spending” as well as the government shutdown. One of the reasons for the… Continue Reading
Artificial Intelligence (AI) machines are increasingly being used for analysis, investigation, and the decision-making process with hedge fund activity. One example of this is Aidyia, a hedge fund that generated a 2 percent return on its first day of trading US equities using an AI machine. According to research conducted by alternative assets market financial… Continue Reading
Where is it best for investors to search for new opportunities worldwide? In this article we take a look at some of the promising places for 2019 as well as some of the considerations vis-à-vis country jurisdictions and restrictions. According to a recent article in City AM: “Currency risk is a factor to be borne… Continue Reading
When it comes to learning how to invest in the stock market, who better to take tips from than “one of the world’s most powerful investors….Warren Buffet.” Over the years, the Berkshire Hathaway CEO has given his tips for stock market investors: 2017 “The best thing with stocks, actually, is to buy them consistently over… Continue Reading
This video presents a brief overview on the world’s largest hedge fund manager – Ray Dalio who talks about how the dollar is losing its reserve currency status. Over the past 34 years Dalio has seen China do something unprecedented. A massive shift which has made it “the greatest economic miracle ever.” Charts show what… Continue Reading
For the first time since the 2018 fiscal crisis, the hedge fund industry is contracting. According to BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, this has resulted in the occurrence of a “mini 2008-2009 . . . We saw a massive amount of deleveraging” from hedge funds.” HFR President Kenneth Heinz said: “Hedge fund outflows in Q4 were driven by several factors,… Continue Reading