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“The first rule of trading - there are probably many first rules - is don't get caught in a situation in which you can lose a great deal of money for reasons you don't understand.”

Quote by Bruce Kovner

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Bruce Kovner
Bruce Kovner

Bruce Kovner (born February 27, 1945) is a renowned American hedge fund manager and philanthropist. He founded Caxton Associates, one of the most successful macro hedge funds globally. Known for his exceptional trading skills in currency and bond markets, Kovner is considered one of the most influential figures in the modern hedge fund industry. His investment strategies and risk management approaches have been widely studied and emulated by subsequent generations of traders. more

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