Maneet Ahuja on Hedge Funds and the 'Alpha Masters'
Episode Description
Maneet Ahuja began her career at age 17 as a credit risk analyst at Citigroup. Now, 10 years later, she has been named to the Forbes 2012 "30 under 30" list, is a producer for CNBC's Squawk Box and has written a new book called The Alpha Masters: Unlocking the Genius of the World's Top Hedge Funds. Knowledge@Wharton recently talked with her about the alpha masters she profiled in her book and about where she thinks the hedge fund industry is headed. 📂 Finance & Accounting
Brief Summary
Manit Ahuja discusses hedge funds, their strategies, and profiles top managers in his book, "The Alpha Masters."
Key points
- Unlocking the Genius of Hedge Funds. Jeff Brown discusses his book profiling top hedge fund managers and their strategies.
- The Risky Business of Hedge Funds. Exploring the tension between risk and reward in hedge fund management.
- The Relentless Hustle of Hedge Fund Managers. Despite their success, top hedge fund managers continue to strive for excellence.
- The Role of Hedge Funds. Hedge funds play a crucial role in market efficiency by taking risks others won't.
- Advice for Aspiring Investors. Internships and networking are key for students interested in finance careers.
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Episode highlights
- Unlocking the Genius of Hedge FundsJeff Brown discusses his book profiling top hedge fund managers and their strategies.“It's a wonderful book, very readable!”0:52Dec 17, 2012
- The Risky Business of Hedge FundsExploring the tension between risk and reward in hedge fund management.“It takes a lot of nerve to do it.”10:51Dec 17, 2012
- The Relentless Hustle of Hedge Fund ManagersDespite their success, top hedge fund managers continue to strive for excellence.“They didn't stop hustling after becoming millionaires.”12:27Dec 17, 2012
- The Role of Hedge FundsHedge funds play a crucial role in market efficiency by taking risks others won't.“Hedge funds really do a great part to make the markets way more efficient.”21:45Dec 17, 2012
- Advice for Aspiring InvestorsInternships and networking are key for students interested in finance careers.“There's no shortcut to hard work; it's a long process to build up a reputation.”27:58Dec 17, 2012
Tension
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