Number of Positions in Portfolio |
Over 200 |
Trades Taken |
Potential gross return of 30 percent |
Role of United States |
50 to 65 percent |
Role of Technology |
10 to 45 percent |
Role of Private Equity |
Less than 5 percent; provides window on diversifying returns and enhances returns |
Role of Macro |
Less than 5 percent |
Allocates to Other Managers |
Yes, under 3 percent of assets to 12 hedge fund managers |
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Risk Management |
Net Exposure |
58 percent |
Hedging Technique |
Cash, futures, options, shorting stock |
Maximum Leverage |
None used for past 13 years |
Memorable Loss |
General Motors/Hughes Electronics experience |
Risk Management |
Cut losses, don't try to turn a losing trade into an investment, sell if stop or target hit or fundamentals deteriorate; review positions if technicals break down |
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Background Information |
Initial Spark |
Bar Mitzvah |
Professional Background |
Pension plan; another hedge fund |
Education |
Columbia College, Harvard Business School |
Motivation/Satisfaction |
Intellectual/emotional challenge/see people grow |
Age |
51 |
Free Time |
Family, golf, tae kwon do, yoga |