Someone much wiser than us once said, “If you don’t do macro, macro will do you.” This is especially true in Emerging Markets like Brazil where politics can be volatile, and where the prevailing political winds can have an outsized impact on financial markets. Who better to speak with about the current state of affairs in Brazilian politics than RenovaBR Founder, Eduardo Mufarej. RenovaBR is an online school focused on preparing talented individuals to enter the challenging world of Brazilian politics. Eduardo also provides his thoughts on interesting current investment themes in Brazil and shares some ways to play them. Eduardo’s deep understanding of Brazil and investing acumen will surely leave you wanting more.   Join the HedgeD, With A Capital “D” webinar series by contacting us at HedgeD@morgancreekcap.com   Follow us on Twitter @HedgeD_Podcast   Visit us on the web at https://www.morgancreekcap.com/opportunistic-equity/

In this episode of HedgeD, we tee up a deep dive into Brasil. Morgan Creek has been investing in the country since the mid-2000s and the opportunity set today is more exciting than ever. Whether you are new to the country or a seasoned vet, we guarantee you will come away from the next four episodes having learned something new. Enjoy. Join the HedgeD, With A Capital “D” webinar series by contacting us at HedgeD@morgancreekcap.com Follow us on Twitter @HedgeD_Podcast Visit us on the web at https://www.morgancreekcap.com/opportunistic-equity/

In this episode, we speak with Cameron Hight, Alpha Theory CEO & Founder. We discuss his journey from CFA designation recipient, to hedge fund analyst, to entrepreneur and business owner. Cameron is a bona fide expert in the field of decision-making, and describes how good portfolio management ultimately boils down to an exercise in applied math. We were fascinated by our conversation with Cameron and trust you will come away feeling the same.   Join the HedgeD, With A Capital “D” webinar series by contacting us at HedgeD@morgancreekcap.com   Follow us on Twitter @HedgeD_Podcast   Visit us on the web at https://www.morgancreekcap.com/opportunistic-equity/

In the final episode of our three part series on Japan, we interview Eduardo Costa from Calixto Global Investors, a TMT long/short equity hedge fund. We touch on a wide array of themes, including Digital Payments, E-Commerce and Cloud Services, and some of the top companies within each. We hope you come away from our deep dive into Japan with a newfound perspective on the vastness of the current opportunity set and how technology is changing the investment landscape.   Join the HedgeD, With A Capital “D” webinar series by contacting us at HedgeD@morgancreekcap.com   Follow us on Twitter @HedgeD_Podcast   Visit us on the web at https://www.morgancreekcap.com/hedge-funds/  

Russell Clark is one of the great macro thinkers of our day and has been visiting / investing in Japan for decades. In this episode, we talk to Russell about investing in Japan as a Gaijin (“a foreigner”) and what an uptick in inflation, driven by higher food prices, could mean for JGBs, the Yen and Japanese Trading Houses. Mark Yusko’s lightning round at the end of the episode is particularly on point – you don’t want to miss it.   Join the HedgeD, With A Capital “D” webinar series by contacting us at HedgeD@morgancreekcap.com   Follow us on Twitter @HedgeD_Podcast   Visit us on the web at https://www.morgancreekcap.com/opportunistic-equity/

In the next three episodes of HedgeD, we take a deep dive into Nippon, which is the Japanese name for Japan. Nippon literally means “the sun’s origin,” but is often translated into “Land of the Rising Sun,” stemming from Japan’s easterly position relative to China. In this episode, we discuss Morgan Creek’s history of allocating to Japan, before bringing it to the present in the next two episodes. First, through a macro overview with Russell Clark of Russell Clark Investment Management; then, through a fundamental discussion with Eduardo Costa of Calixto Global about Japan Digitization. Please be on the lookout for these episodes to drop in the coming weeks.   Join the HedgeD, With A Capital “D” webinar series by contacting us at HedgeD@morgancreekcap.com   Follow us on Twitter @HedgeD_Podcast   Visit us on the web at https://www.morgancreekcap.com/opportunistic-equity/

Winston Churchill once said, “However beautiful the strategy you should occasionally check the results.” In this episode of HedgeD, we discuss how Morgan Creek re-invented its approach to long/short equity following the GFC under the auspices of Project Quantum. What was Project Quantum and how did it come about? Tune in to find out.   Join the HedgeD, With A Capital “D” webinar series by contacting us at HedgeD@morgancreekcap.com   Follow us on Twitter @HedgeD_Podcast   Visit us on the web at https://www.morgancreekcap.com/opportunistic-equity/  

At the risk of looking completely incompetent this time next year, we put it all out there in this episode and discuss our top long and short themes heading into the New Year. While we obviously cannot guarantee these will look like top themes with the benefit of future hindsight, we can guarantee that a lot of brainpower, thought and analysis went into their curation. Please join us for this virtual trial by fire as Mark Yusko puts co-hosts Cory Lester and Andrew Schmeelk in the hot seat.   Want more?   Join the HedgeD, With A Capital “D” webinar series by contacting us at HedgeD@morgancreekcap.com   Follow us on Twitter @HedgeD_Podcast   Visit us on the web at https://www.morgancreekcap.com/opportunistic-equity/

With over 50 coronavirus vaccines in clinical trials and another 120 in pre-clinical development, who better to make sense of it all than The Wall Street Journal Heard On The Street Healthcare Columnist, Charley Grant. We talk about Pfizer and Moderna, and about the key efficacy and safety questions remaining for their trials, and also talk about the harsh reality that a coronavirus vaccine could still prove elusive. Investors should heed caution and tread carefully. Charley doesn’t have all the answers, but his years of experience covering the space, lends to some very sound advice.   Want more?   Join the monthly HedgeD, With A Capital “D” webinar series by contacting us at HedgeD@morgancreekcap.com   Follow us on Twitter @HedgeD_Podcast   Visit us on the web at https://www.morgancreekcap.com/opportunistic-equity/

Not so fast. Just like in 2016, the race for the White House is a lot closer than polls suggest. Courtney Rosenberger of Strategas Research Partners saw a closer race then and sees a few bright spots today in recent polling for Trump in key swing states. While it is Biden’s race to lose, the one thing we can count on is a few surprises come election night. What might those surprises and their market implications be? Tune into our conversation with Courtney to find out.   Want more?   Join the monthly HedgeD, With A Capital “D” webinar series by contacting us at HedgeD@morgancreekcap.com   Follow us on Twitter @HedgeD_Podcast   Visit us on the web at https://www.morgancreekcap.com/opportunistic-equity/