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Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry

Ben Hunt - The Stories that Drive Markets (EP.393)

Jun 24, 2024
Ben Hunt, creator of Epsilon Theory and co-founder of Second Foundation Partners, dives into the power of narratives in financial markets. He shares insights from his journey as a political science professor to a narrative-focused investor. Hunt discusses how stories influence market movements, the evolution of data collection methods, and the importance of understanding competing narratives. He emphasizes that successful investing hinges on recognizing these narratives while balancing data analysis with storytelling.
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  • Stories drive market behavior and shape investor perceptions.
  • Geopolitical and systemic risks can be tracked through narrative analysis for market disruptions.

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Michael Lefel's Investment Platform Ten East

Michael Lefel, a former executive at Davidson Kempner, leads Ten East, an investment platform offering private market access to investors. With a decade-long track record, the platform provides opportunities in private credit, real estate, venture capital, and other unique investments sourced and committed by Michael and his team.

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