Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry

Dawn Fitzpatrick – Multi-Faceted Investing at Soros Fund Management (Capital Allocators, EP.112)

Nov 4, 2019
Dawn Fitzpatrick, Chief Investment Officer at Soros Fund Management, brings over $25 billion in assets under her guidance. She shares her journey from trading options to leading major investment strategies. The discussion highlights the integration of public and private market strategies and the importance of risk management. Fitzpatrick emphasizes creating long-term strategies tailored to philanthropic needs and balancing internal versus external management to optimize performance. Her unique perspective on market dynamics and investment opportunities makes for an engaging conversation.
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ANECDOTE

Intern Experience

  • Dawn Fitzpatrick's internship during a banking crisis shaped her career path.
  • Witnessing the challenges faced by banks, she decided to become an investor.
INSIGHT

Early Trading Tech

  • Early trading technologies in the 90s were less sophisticated than today.
  • Traders used paper sheets called "pilgrims" generated by advanced models for market context.
ANECDOTE

Peso Devaluation

  • Dawn Fitzpatrick learned about gap risk during the 1994 Peso devaluation.
  • She witnessed the devastation and opportunity created by such events.
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