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In the financial sector and on the stock exchange, this power lies with the sharks of Wall Street. But what knowledge do so-called "hedge funds" have that makes them so powerful? What is "private equity" and how do "venture capital funds" make their money?Hedging Alpha is intended to shed light on the darkness of Wall Street. In my blog, you will not only learn basic knowledge about the stock market, but also how the big players generate a so-called alpha (α). As part of the community, you will receive a review of the past week on the stock market in my newsletter every Friday.
Episode #5 Hedging Alpha 🥷🏼 Story of the week: France’s Debt Crisis: Rising Risks, Soaring Yields, and Lessons from Greece 🇫🇷 France is facing big financial problems. Its debt is getting bigger, its budget deficit is getting wider, and there is more political instability. These issues have been compared to Greece's debt crisis, which raises concerns about France's economy. France's public debt has reached €3.5 trillion, or 114.7% of its GDP. This is more than twice the EU's recommended debt...
Episode #4 Hedging Alpha 🥷🏼 Story of the week: Hedge fund Gotham City under investigation 🚨 Spain's High Court is investigating US-based hedge fund Gotham City for sharing misleading information about Spanish pharmaceutical firm Grifols. This led to a drop in Grifols' stock price, according to a report by AFP. The probe is about a research note Gotham City released in January 2023. It accused Grifols of manipulating data to lower its debt ratio and financing costs. Grifols shares fell 25%...
Episode #3 Hedging Alpha 🥷🏼 Story of the week: Could Sticky Inflation Cause the Fed to Rethink Rate Cuts? 💭 The October Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, released on Wednesday at 8:30 AM EST, was a pivotal moment for market watchers and policymakers. Signs of persistent inflation could cause the Federal Reserve to reconsider its plans to cut interest rates. Key Predictions and Challenges Headline CPI was expected to rise to 2.6% y/y from 2.4% y/y in September. Core CPI, which excludes...