Role of Macro |
Varies |
Allocates to Other Managers |
No |
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Risk Management |
Net Exposure |
One-third of portfolio |
Hedging Technique |
S&P futures, Treasuries, cash |
Maximum Leverage |
3:1 in low volatility, safe situations; very little in last few years |
Memorable Loss |
Russia 1998 |
Risk Management |
Little leverage; moves to cash; 5 percent maximum per trade |
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Background Information |
Initial Spark |
Watching father trade stocks |
Professional Background |
Head trader at Goldman Sachs |
Education. |
University of Pittsburgh; Carnegie Mellon Business School |
Motivation/Satisfaction |
The game |
Age |
43 |
Free Time |
Coaches children's sports teams, golfs, swims |