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Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry
David Zorub - Navigating Hedge Fund Headwinds at Parsifal (EP.434)
Mar 3, 2025
David Zorub, Founder and CIO of Parsifal Capital Management, discusses navigating the challenges of running a $1.5 billion hedge fund. He shares insights on fundamental investing headwinds and strategies for overcoming them, emphasizing the importance of resilience, concentrated strategies, and rigorous research. The conversation also touches on the significance of building strong investor relationships and adapting to market dynamics, with anecdotes about market inefficiencies like the case of Shark Ninja. Zorub envisions a future focused on team culture and personal growth.
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- David Zorub emphasizes the need for hedge funds like Parsifal to adapt to rising market volatility and passive investing trends.
- The firm utilizes a methodical approach to investment, categorizing market inefficiencies to enhance its chances of generating alpha.
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