Hedge Funds Hit Hard Times on Brazil, Tech Bets

Hedge Funds Hit Hard Times on Brazil, Tech Bets

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The transcript discusses the performance of Adam Capital, a Brazilian hedge fund, and contrasts it with a contrarian approach that proved successful. It highlights the difference between hedging and betting in investment strategies, using Pelorus Jack as a case study. The discussion also touches on the challenges faced by long-short equity funds and the potential for macro strategies to make a comeback.

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What existential question is raised about hedge funds in the text?

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How did the hedge fund market perform in comparison to the long-short equity strategy?

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