10. LTCM Had the Brightest PhDs, Then it Went Bust – Why Successful Investing With Leverage Is So Hard

10. LTCM Had the Brightest PhDs, Then it Went Bust – Why Successful Investing With Leverage Is So Hard
Leverage is essentially borrowing money to increase your returns. LTCM (Long Term Capital Management) was a hedge fund started by John Meriwether in the 90’s. This fund used leverage as a way to make incredible returns for investors… Until it went bust. Tune in to this episode to learn about the LTCM story and what went wrong. I’ll also cover 2 non-financial ways to use leverage in your daily life.
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