Brexit’s Big Short: Hedge Funds Hired Pollsters and Cashed In

Brexit’s Big Short: Hedge Funds Hired Pollsters and Cashed In

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Business, Social Studies

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The video discusses the impact of Brexit on Sterling, highlighting how hedge funds used polling data to strategize trades. It explores the legal implications of selling non-public polling data and Nigel Farage's role in the events. The video also covers market reactions and potential investigations into these practices.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What were the consequences of the market's reaction to the Brexit results?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Discuss the role of Nigel Farage in the Brexit referendum.

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3 mins • 1 pt

How did the polling data influence trading strategies on the night of the Brexit vote?

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