When Genius Failed: The Rise and Fall of Long-Term Capital Management

12/12/2024 13 min

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In this episode, we dive into the fascinating story of Long-Term Capital Management's meteoric rise and catastrophic fall. Learn how a group of brilliant minds, including Nobel laureates, built a hedge fund powerhouse only to see it spectacularly implode in 1998. We'll explore the dangers of excessive leverage, the limitations of financial models, and the lessons for today's investors and regulators. Join us for a cautionary tale of hubris and market turbulence that shook Wall Street to its core. 🏦💹📉

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