The Trade That Made Ken Griffin a 'Boy Genius'

The transcript discusses the speaker's career journey, emphasizing the importance of timing. It details the speaker's entry into commercial bond arbitrage in 1987, highlighting the uncertainty of market behavior in bear markets. The speaker shares their experience during the 1987 market crash, where being net short led to unexpected success and recognition as a 'boy genius' by investors. This event was pivotal in shaping the speaker's career and attracting investor interest.

How did outside investors perceive the teacher after the market crash?

What impact did the crash of 87 have on the teacher's career?