Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry Brian Higgins - King Street Capital (Manager Meeting, EP. 21)
Nov 24, 2021
In this engaging conversation, Brian Higgins, the co-founder of King Street Capital, shares insights from his extensive experience managing a $20 billion hedge fund. He discusses innovative investment strategies and the importance of firm culture. Brian reveals how King Street adapted successfully to market disruptions following March 2020, transforming challenges into opportunities. He also emphasizes the value of building trust with investors and the significance of a resilient, diverse team in achieving long-term investment success.
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Early Trading Experience
- Brian Higgins developed an early interest in trading through collecting and trading baseball cards as a kid.
- This childhood hobby sparked his passion for analyzing statistics and understanding market movements.
Lawn-Mowing Business
- As a teenager, Higgins started a lawn-mowing business with around 60 customers.
- He learned about pricing strategy and entrepreneurship by charging different rates for corner lots and regular townhomes.
Early Investing Attempts
- Witnessing high inflation in the 70s, young Higgins tried to invest in gold and silver.
- He learned about market volatility through the Hunt brothers' attempt to corner the silver market.