The Little Book of Hedge Funds by Anthony Scaramucci Summary
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Scaramucci's insider guide demystifies the secretive world of hedge funds that Wall Street elites don't want you to understand. Part of the acclaimed "Little Book" series that transformed financial literacy, it reveals why this $3 trillion industry remains both feared and revered by global investors.
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Imagine being part of an exclusive club so powerful that a single trade could collapse a nation's currency. This is the world of hedge funds-Wall Street's most mysterious investment vehicles that have grown from managing $38.9 billion in 1990 to over $2 trillion today. If mutual funds are commercial airliners-standardized, regulated, and accessible to everyone-hedge funds are private jets: exclusive, customizable, and designed for the wealthy. They pursue absolute returns (positive performance regardless of market conditions) rather than simply trying to beat benchmarks like the S&P 500. Operating with limited regulation, they can use powerful tools like short selling, leverage (often borrowing 3-4 times their capital), and complex derivatives that both amplify returns and magnify risks. The performance difference is striking. During the 2008 financial crisis, while markets plunged 55%, hedge funds declined just 22% on average. Over the longer term, $1,000 invested in hedge funds at the beginning of 2001 would have grown to $1,418.89 by the end of 2010, while the same amount in the S&P 500 would have shrunk to $920.67. This outperformance explains why institutions from university endowments to pension funds have dramatically increased their hedge fund allocations, with many now targeting 20-30% of their portfolios to alternative investments.
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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