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When Genius Failed

Book • 1994

Roger Lowenstein

When Genius Failed is a detailed account of the spectacular collapse of Long-Term Capital Management (LTCM), a hedge fund that was founded by Nobel Prize-winning economists and managed by some of the most brilliant minds in finance.

The book explores the fund's rapid ascent, its complex trading strategies, and the catastrophic events that led to its downfall.

Lowenstein provides a gripping narrative that delves into the psychological and financial factors that contributed to LTCM's failure, offering insights into the risks and consequences of high-stakes financial speculation.

Mentioned by

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Pablo Martínez Bernal

Mentioned in 12 episodes

Recommended by Peter Thiel to

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to learn about hedge funds.

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Mentioned by

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, who referenced his book on Long-Term Capital Management (LTCM) and fat tail distributions.

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Mentioned by

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in relation to Long-Term Capital Management's rise and fall.

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Mentioned by

Barry Ritholtz

as an instructive cautionary tale about failing to learn from history and the danger of leverage.

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Mentioned by

Clay Finck

as a case study of Long-Term Capital Management's rise and fall.

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Mentioned by

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as a favorite and cautionary tale about the risks of leverage and hedge funds.

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Mentioned by

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as an author whose books he enjoys reading.

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Mentioned by

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when discussing the dangers of leverage in investing.

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Mentioned by

Duncan Hill

as a wake-up call.

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Mentioned by

Matt Walsh

as one of the best books of all time regarding hedge fund blowups.

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Mentioned as a great example of the risk in being overconfident when investing.

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Recommended by

Ilya Sukhar

as an interesting business book about the rise and fall of Long-Term Capital Management.

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Mentioned by

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in the closing segment of the podcast.

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Mentioned by

Brian McCullough

in relation to Long-Term Capital Management's collapse.

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Recommended by

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as a case study of correlation breakdown and financial stress.

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Mentioned by

Dean Curnutt

as one of the books on LTCM.

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Mencionado por

Pablo Martínez Bernal

como el autor de una de las mejores biografías de Warren Buffett.

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