Case Study: Hope is a Lousy Hedge

By now, everyone has heard of the two former Bear Stearns managers, who went from making 8 figure incomes to being arrested.

We also know that the volatility that characterized the hedge fund industry last year was unprecedented.

So, were they performing the permissible spin, or did they go beyond it?

How did it happen and how can it be prevented?

Their reactions to the volatility ranged wildly from paralysis to overreaction. They had isolated themselves. Stress, anxiety, and loss of confidence made them panic. Their emotions were fried. At this point, the task ahead was not easy.

Their embellishments became misleading. They had not developed the skills of Mental Edge trading.

Investors became furious, billions of dollars were lost, and the rest is history.

What could they have done? They could:

The above actions could have retained the investors, prevented the loss of some of the capital, and preserved their reputations.

When people are under pressure, they handle situations in manners they had never intended. By developing a “Mental Edge” and creating the skills that are needed, they learn to get out of their own way and objectively deal with adversities.

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M. H., Managing Partner
Wall Street Firm

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JP Morgan