Financial History Archives

Inside the collapse of major hedge funds: key causes, case studies, and the vital lessons investors must learn.

Michael Steinhardt built hedge fund legend status by seeking variant perceptions—and never investing on “maybe.”

Louis Bacon turned crises into profits, proving discipline, nimbleness, and risk control define true macro trading mastery.

Ray Dalio built Bridgewater by turning painful mistakes into principles—and pioneered radical transparency and risk parity.

George Soros, master of reflexivity, toppled currencies and built wealth by betting boldly—and knowing when he was wrong.

Philip Fisher, pioneer of scuttlebutt research, proved true investing edge lies in knowing businesses inside and out.

Irving Kahn: Value investor, Graham’s protégé, and Wall Street’s centenarian who proved patience outlasts trends.

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