Danny welcomes Keith McCullough, Founder of Hedgeye and former Yale hockey captain. Keith shares how his disciplined sports background shaped his finance career. He discusses the quad system for understanding economic phases and market analysis, emphasizing current bullish views on small-cap stocks. The conversation dives into his shift from hedge funds to creating independent insights and highlights Hedgeye's community initiatives, like supporting local youth sports. Keith offers a refreshing blend of investment strategy and social responsibility.
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Hockey Shaped His Work Ethic
Keith credits Yale hockey for teaching discipline, accountability, and consistent work ethic that shaped his market approach.
He compares Hedgeye's morning routine and transparency to a hockey locker room where teammates hold each other accountable.
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On The Sell-Side Learning Market Flows
Keith recounts equity sales desk experience in the late 1990s where he handled calls from top hedge funds and learned market flows.
He contrasts past block-trading flows with today's algorithm-driven flows to explain how the game's evolved.
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Fired, Then Built Hedgeye For Transparency
Keith explains he was fired in 2007 and used that timing to start Hedgeye and build transparency into a research product.
He explains the name 'Hedgeye' comes from wanting people to see inside a hedge fund's decision process.
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Danny welcomes Keith McCullough, founder of Hedgeye and a former Yale hockey captain, to discuss his journey from Yale hockey to Wall Street and the establishment of his independent research firm, Hedgeye. Keith shares insights on his disciplined work ethic, cultivated through hockey, and how it translates to his work in finance. He reflects on his career at various hedge funds and the lessons learned about market cycles and risk management. The episode delves into Hedgeye's unique product offerings and the quad system used for market analysis. Keith explains the importance of understanding market flows and discusses current market positions, including his bullish stance on small-cap stocks amidst changing economic conditions. Finally, Keith highlights Hedgeye's charitable efforts and community involvement through initiatives like supporting the Bridgeport Youth League.
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