Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'Shaughnessy Danny Moses - The Big Short and Beyond - [Invest Like the Best, EP.34]
Apr 25, 2017
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Traits of Successful Asset Managers
- Be a skeptical, out-of-the-box thinker and question everything.
- Look for people with integrity, a strong work ethic, and a genuine passion for the business.
Early Spark of Interest
- Danny Moses's interest in the stock market began at a young age due to his dad linking a potential dog to a certain stock hitting $10.
- This sparked a curiosity in following companies and market mechanics.
Joining FrontPoint and The Big Short
- Danny Moses joined Steve Eisman's team at FrontPoint due to his familiarity with their portfolio and the subprime market, transitioning from a sales role.
- The team profited from the start by betting against mortgage-backed securities through credit default swaps.