{"product_id":"the-alpha-masters-paperback","title":"The Alpha Masters: Unlocking the Genius of the World's Top Hedge Funds - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eManeet Ahuja\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMohamed El-Erian\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by), \u003cb\u003eMyron Scholes\u003c\/b\u003e (Afterword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe ultimate behind-the-curtain look at the hedge fund industry, unlocking the most valuable stories, secrets, and lessons directly from those who have played the game best.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by Maneet Ahuja, \u003ci\u003ethe\u003c\/i\u003e hedge fund industry insider, \u003ci\u003eThe Alpha Masters\u003c\/i\u003e brings the secretive world of hedge funds into the light of day for the first time. As the authority that the biggest names in the business, including John Paulson, David Tepper, and Bill Ackman, go to before breaking major news, Ahuja has access to the innermost workings of the hedge fund industry. For the first time, in \u003ci\u003eAlpha Masters, \u003c\/i\u003e Ahuja provides both institutional and savvy private investors with tangible, analytical insight into the psychology of the trade, the strategies and investment criteria serious money managers use to determine and evaluate their positions, and special guidance on how the reader can replicate this success themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThere are few people with access to the inner chambers of the hedge fund industry, and as a result it remains practically uncharted financial territory. \u003ci\u003eAlpha Masters\u003c\/i\u003e changes all that, shedding light on star fund managers and how exactly they consistently outperform the market. The book: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eContains easy-to-follow chapters that are broken down by strategy--Long\/Short, Event Arbitrage, Value, Macro, Distressed, Quantitative, Commodities, Activist, pure Short, Fund of Funds.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes insights from the biggest names in the trading game, including Ray Dalio, Marc Lasry, Jim Chanos, Sonia Gardner, Pierre Lagrange, and Tim Wong.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures contributions from industry icon Mohamed El-Erian\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eMany of the subjects profiled in this groundbreaking new book have never spoken so candidly about their field, providing extremely provocative, newsworthy analysis of today's investing landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePraise for\u003c\/i\u003e THE ALPHA MASTERS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Alpha Masters\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for those who want to grasp the interaction of hedge fund investment strategies and overall market performance. Maneet Ahuja brings her unique perspective from her perch as a major player in daily market reporting.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Alan Greenspan, \u003c\/b\u003e Former U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is one of the very few books I know of that crawls inside the minds of today's most brilliant investors to get the play-by-play of their best (and sometimes worst) investments. You feel as though you are sitting across from the likes of John Paulson and David Tepper as they share their most sought-after techniques and analysis. This book will pay for itself and then some for those who are smart enough to pick it up.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Nouriel Roubini, \u003c\/b\u003e cofounder and Chairman, Roubini Global Economics; Professor of Economics, NYU Stern School of Business\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManeet Ahuja knows well the stars of the hedge fund universe. She has written a very interesting book that provides insights into the industry, its rapid evolution, and its adaptability to a constantly shifting investment landscape. But, most of all, she introduces us to its fascinating leaders, in depth. From their backgrounds, values, and modes of thought, she gives us insight into what it takes to be successful in this most demanding profession.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Michael Spence, \u003c\/b\u003e 2001 Nobel Laureate in Economics, former dean of Stanford Business School\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHedge funds carry a range of connotations for investors, both good and bad. Maneet's demystification of this increasingly important sector of the financial world provides a valuable service for investors as they look for alternatives to the financial institutions--and investing tenets--that failed them during the financial crisis.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Sallie Krawcheck, \u003c\/b\u003e former CEO of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and U.S. Trust\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNo one has the type of access to this elite class of hedge fund managers that Maneet Ahuja does. \u003ci\u003eThe Alpha Masters\u003c\/i\u003e provides the type of in-depth insight and advice that only comes from countless conversations and time spent one-on-one with these managers. \u003ci\u003eThe Alpha Masters\u003c\/i\u003e is bound to be a classic.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Leon G. Cooperman, \u003c\/b\u003e Chairman and CEO, Omega Advisors, Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Alpha Masters\u003c\/i\u003e has captured the background, the ideas, and the money-making strategy of today's cutting-edge drivers of financial thought, analysis, and action. It is a great read for those who track the capital market and the tug-of-war between creativity, ideas, and capital market stress.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Mario J. Gabelli, \u003c\/b\u003e Chief Investment Officer, GAMCO Investors, Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe great cultural divide in journalism has always been between access and accountability reporting. But, in the end, it's really just a division of labor; readers need both. Ahuja works the access side of the street and gets people to talk as few others can. The result is a surprisingly absorbing book about people who you can't help but be curious about.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Dean Starkman, \u003c\/b\u003e Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and Editor of the \u003ci\u003eColumbia Journalism Review's\u003c\/i\u003e The Audit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePraise for\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eTHE ALPHA MASTERS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Alpha Masters\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for those who want to grasp the interaction of hedge fund investment strategies and overall market performance. Maneet Ahuja brings her unique perspective from her perch as a major player in daily market reporting.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Alan Greenspan, Former U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This is one of the very few books I know of that crawls inside the minds of today's most brilliant investors to get the play-by-play of their best (and sometimes worst) investments. You feel as though you are sitting across from the likes of John Paulson and David Tepper as they share their most sought-after techniques and analysis. This book will pay for itself and then some for those who are smart enough to pick it up.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Nouriel Roubini, cofounder and Chairman, Roubini Global Economics; Professor of Economics, NYU Stern School of Business\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Maneet Ahuja knows well the stars of the hedge fund universe. She has written a very interesting book that provides insights into the industry, its rapid evolution, and its adaptability to a constantly shifting investment landscape. But, most of all, she introduces us to its fascinating leaders, in depth. From their backgrounds, values, and modes of thought, she gives us insight into what it takes to be successful in this most demanding profession.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Michael Spence, 2001 Nobel Laureate in Economics, former dean of Stanford Business School\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Hedge funds carry a range of connotations for investors, both good and bad. Maneet's demystification of this increasingly important sector of the financial world provides a valuable service for investors as they look for alternatives to the financial institutions--and investing tenets--that failed them during the financial crisis.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Sallie Krawcheck, former CEO of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and U.S. Trust\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"No one has the type of access to this elite class of hedge fund managers that Maneet Ahuja does. \u003ci\u003eThe Alpha Masters\u003c\/i\u003e provides the type of in-depth insight and advice that only comes from countless conversations and time spent one-on-one with these managers. \u003ci\u003eThe Alpha Masters\u003c\/i\u003e is bound to be a classic.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Leon G. Cooperman, Chairman and CEO, Omega Advisors, Inc.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Alpha Masters\u003c\/i\u003e has captured the background, the ideas, and the money-making strategy of today's cutting-edge drivers of financial thought, analysis, and action. It is a great read for those who track the capital market and the tug-of-war between creativity, ideas, and capital market stress.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Mario J. Gabelli, Chief Investment Officer, GAMCO Investors, Inc.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The great cultural divide in journalism has always been between access and accountability reporting. But, in the end, it's really just a division of labor; readers need both. Ahuja works the access side of the street and gets people to talk as few others can. The result is a surprisingly absorbing book about people who you can't help but be curious about.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Dean Starkman, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and Editor of the \u003ci\u003eColumbia Journalism Review's\u003c\/i\u003e \"The Audit\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManeet Ahuja\u003c\/strong\u003e (New York, NY) is a producer on \"Squawk Box,\" specializing in hedge funds and alternative investments. She was awarded CNBC's prestigious Enterprise Award in 2009 for her groundbreaking coverage of the ultra-secretive hedge fund industry for the network. Prior to joining CNBC in 2008, she was a part of the \u003cem\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/em\u003e's Money \u0026amp; Investing team. She began her career on Wall Street in 2002 at age 17 in Citigroup's Corporate \u0026amp; Investment Banking division as a credit risk analyst.?In 2010, she was nominated for Crain's NY Business Forty Under 40 Rising Stars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 17, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42094907097223,"sku":"9781118971178","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/6449880a422a23984e847806b9f80656.webp?v=1732326037","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-alpha-masters-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}