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54. Global Macro Trading 101: Portfolio Management at the World's Top Hedge Funds with Wall Street's First Blind Trader

54. Global Macro Trading 101: Portfolio Management at the World's Top Hedge Funds with Wall Street's First Blind Trader

FromThe Wall Street Skinny


54. Global Macro Trading 101: Portfolio Management at the World's Top Hedge Funds with Wall Street's First Blind Trader

FromThe Wall Street Skinny

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Length:
80 minutes
Released:
Mar 30, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Ever wondered what global macro trading looks like at the world's most elite hedge funds like Citadel, Balyasny, and Bluecrest?  You might imagine you'd need a tremendous grasp of the markets, an ability to analyze and interpret massive amounts of data & research, and a talent for identifying the optimal vehicles for expressing your views.  Now imagine doing all of this...without being able to SEE.We are joined an incredibly special guest for our one-year podcast anniversary: global macro investor Ashish Goyal.  Over the past 15 years, Ashish has managed portfolios for marquee hedge funds and institutions such as Citadel, BlueCrest, Balyasny, and J.P. Morgan CIO.Ashish has the dual distinctions of not only being the world’s first visually impaired graduate of The Wharton School, but also the world’s first visually impaired investor-trader on Wall Street.  More importantly, Ashish has been honored with India’s highest civilian award for a disabled individual – the National Award for the empowerment of persons with disability by the President of India and has also been recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.Ashish also serves on the Board of The Inclusion Initiative at the London School of Economics (LSE) in the UK and the Rising Flame in India. In the past, he has served on the Board of the Peek Vision Foundation in the UK, has passionately supported Theatre and Arts, and has represented the winning team in the UK domestic blind cricket tournament at the London Metro Club.Ashish embodies an overflowing spirit of a holistic and balanced life. A practitioner of meditation and a believer in human ingenuity, Ashish continues to support passionate and dedicated charities addressing education, disabilities, human rights, sports, environment, and the Vedic Sciences. He has served as a motivational speaker at various venues – at the London Stock Exchange, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, and at the Sohn Charity Conference to name a few.Follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok at @thewallstreetskinnyhttps://www.instagram.com/thewallstreetskinny/
Released:
Mar 30, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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This podcast is a smart and entertaining peek into the world of investment banking, sales & trading, private equity, hedge funds and more. Hosted by two lifelong friends with a passion for teaching, and over two decades of experience on Wall Street.  Discover the basics, ranging from “what is investment banking?” to “what moves markets?".  Learn about different roles and exit opportunities, and get tips on how to land the job.  Our mission is to make the world of Wall Street accessible to everyone, while keeping things relatable and fun.Whether your goal is to work on Wall Street, or if you have NO idea what any of those things are and just want to learn some basics, this podcast is for you.