Masters in Business Alex Gurevich on Global Macro Investing Strategies
May 6, 2022
Alex Gurevich, founder of HonTe Advisors and a seasoned trader with a Ph.D. in mathematics, shares insights into global macro investing. He discusses his contrarian strategies during the pandemic and the psychological aspects of trading amidst market chaos. Gurevich reflects on his journey from academia to Wall Street, the complexities of options trading, and critiques the Federal Reserve's monetary policies. He emphasizes the importance of risk management and the evolving role of cryptocurrencies in modern investing.
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Math vs. Wall Street
- Alex Gurevich felt conflicted between pursuing theoretical math and Wall Street.
- His fascination with finance began with the movie "Wall Street", while his love for math started at age four.
Crisis Dynamics
- Crises always start unexpectedly, causing fear and liquidity loss in markets.
- They end with necessity, as forced decisions and policymaker interventions create unstoppable flows.
Contrarian Bond Trades
- In 2018, Alex Gurevich correctly predicted interest rates heading to zero, despite contrary market expectations.
- He had a similar successful contrarian bond trade in 2014.
