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Emma Howarth
Wall Street Insights
Financial Strategies
Hedge Fund History
Ambition And Loyalty
Investment Narratives
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Binding
Paper Back
Number of Pages
288
Age Group
All
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Book Summary
A Year Of Mystical Thinking: Make Life F Takes Readers Behind The Scenes Of Wall Street, Tracing John MeriwetherโS Ascent At Salomon Brothers, The Birth Of Long-Term Capital Management, And The High-Stakes World Where Mathematics Meets Markets. This Biography-Style Narrative Is Perfect For Finance Enthusiasts, Students, And Curious Readers Who Want To Understand How Ambition, Genius, And Risk Collide. The Tone Is Insightful, Suspenseful, And Ultimately Thoughtful About The Balance Between Theory And Human Judgment.
In A Year Of Mystical Thinking: Make Life F, The Book Unfolds As A Narrative Non-Fiction, Weaving Together Vivid Scenes On Trading Floors And In The Quiet Rooms Of Greenwich With Portraits Of The TeamโThe Ph.D.-Certified Arbitrageurs And The Economists Who Influenced Their Work. It Reveals How A Shared Belief In Computer Models And Hedging Strategies Can Drive Extraordinary Returns, While Also Exposing The Personal Loyalties, Rivalries, And Pressures That Shaped Every Decision. The Experience Is Engaging Because The Prose Reads Like A Gripping Story, Yet It Stays Grounded In Clear Explanations Of Risk, Markets, And The Delicate Art Of Turning Theory Into Practice.
The Narrative Also Bridges The Gap Between Academia And Wall Street, Showing How Prize-Winning Theories About Pricing, Probability, And Risk Were Turned Into Practical Strategies On The Trading Desk. Readers Will Encounter Key Concepts Such As Hedging, Model Risk, Liquidity Events, And The Tension Between Statistical Confidence And Real-World Markets, All Presented In Accessible Terms That Make Complex Ideas Feel Approachable.
After Finishing A Year Of Mystical Thinking: Make Life F, Readers Gain A Nuanced Understanding Of The Lure And Limits Of Data-Driven Investing, Plus A Lasting Appreciation For The Human Choices Behind Big Financial Moves. The Book Invites Reflection On Risk, Loyalty, And The Ways Brilliant Ideas Can Both Transform Markets And Test The People Who Chase Them.
Product Details
Author
Emma Howarth
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
288
SKU
9789394613751
ISBN
9789394613751
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
2 x 14 x 22 cm
Binding
Paper Back
MRP: โน 399
โน 360
โน 39 Off