Exploring the allure of hedge funds, the shift from quantitative investing to private equity, contrasting work environments, the use of quantitative models, and the strategic advantage of information in investment decisions.
When a struggling business comes out with good news, it usually spells trouble for the shorts. Just ask those betting against Beyond Meat today.
(00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss:
- Apple’s automotive ambitions “Project Titan” seemingly being wrapped up, and what it means for the tech company.
- Beyond Meat’s short-squeeze-fueled 40% spike, and why shorts are getting greedy with Beyond and some other companies right now.
- Coupang’s continued rise as the major player in e-commerce in South Korea.
(17:08) Deidre Woollard talks with Carrie Sun, author of the new memoir, “Private Equity,” for a behind-the-scenes look at life at a hedge fund.
Companies discussed: AAPL, BYND, CPNG
Host: Dylan Lewis
Guests: Asit Sharma, Deidre Woollard, Carrie Sun
Producer: Mary Long
Engineers: Chace Pryzlepa, Dan Boyd
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