

#116 Jonny Matthews: Ex Hedge Fund Trader - Lessons From a Lifetime at Trading's Top-Table
Sep 13, 2023
Jonny Matthews, ex hedge fund trader, shares his journey and wisdom in the finance industry. He discusses the importance of macroeconomic factors, forming independent opinions, and taking risks. He reflects on the 2008 financial crisis and trading strategy, emphasizes the significance of macro considerations in trading, and shares cautionary advice for trading in Japan. His blended approach to trading, focusing on futures, outright positions, and options, is also highlighted.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Career History and Transition to Portfolio Manager
03:01 • 18min
Reflections on the Financial Crisis and Trading Strategy
21:00 • 2min
Macro Considerations in Trading and Forming Your Own Opinions
23:15 • 10min
Trading in Japan: A Cautious Approach
33:32 • 5min
Blended Approach to Trading and the Importance of Macro Opinion
38:20 • 28min
Lessons and Insights from a Professional Trader's Journey
01:06:28 • 2min