Third Point Builds 17% Gain in 2019 on Soup and Sony

The video discusses the performance of various investment strategies over the past year, highlighting a 17.1% rebound after a previous loss. It compares these results with benchmarks like the SNP and Credit Suisse hedge fund. The discussion includes asset management strategies, particularly event-driven funds, and mentions companies like Campbell Soup and Sony. Challenges in managed futures and quant strategies are addressed, citing issues with AQR and Worldcom. The video emphasizes the need for active trading strategies to adapt to market signals, with Dan Loeb's approach as an example.

What was the percentage rebound of the investment strategy discussed in the first section?

• 11%

• 17.1%

• 20%

• 15%

Which company is mentioned as rebuffing an approach in the second section?

• Argentina

• Credit Suisse

• Sony

• Campbell Soup

What type of funds are highlighted as bringing in more money than others?

• Event-driven funds

• Managed futures

• Index funds

• Quant funds

Which companies faced issues in the quant land last year?

• Credit Suisse and SNP

• AQR and Worldcom

• Sony and Campbell Soup

• Argentina and Sony

What approach is Dan Loeb advocating for in the market?

• Index tracking

• Active approach

• Passive investment

• Hedge fund replication