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Ep 56 - How to start your own hedge fund (Ian Becker & Ben Piekarz, Brown University)

Ep 56 - How to start your own hedge fund (Ian Becker & Ben Piekarz, Brown University)

Update: 2024-01-30
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On today's episode, Ian Becker and Ben Piekarz join the show to discuss their experience helping launch a student-run long-short equity fund at Brown University.


They explain the mechanics of shorting stocks, how hedge funds use pairing trades to manage risk and they provide an example of a successful pair trade. Lastly, they offer advice for students interested in starting a similar strategy and building knowledge and experience in finance.

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Ep 56 - How to start your own hedge fund (Ian Becker & Ben Piekarz, Brown University)

Ep 56 - How to start your own hedge fund (Ian Becker & Ben Piekarz, Brown University)

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