Crispin Odey's Hedge Fund Gained 152% Last Year

Crispin Odey's Hedge Fund Gained 152% Last Year

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The video discusses the importance of understanding inflation in macro management, highlighting Crispin's fund's exceptional performance due to accurate inflation predictions. It details Crispin's strategic short positions in long-end gilts, particularly the 2050 and 2061 tenors, which led to significant returns. The video also acknowledges the role of both luck and judgment in achieving these results, noting the impact of external factors like the mini-budget on the gilt market.

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What factors contributed to Chris's fund having its best year ever?

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How much did Crispin's fund increase in value during the best year mentioned?

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What role did inflation play in the performance of Crispin's fund?

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What specific tenors was Crispin particularly short on?

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What external factors may have influenced the returns of Crispin's fund?

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