The Wall Street Skinny
This podcast is a smart and entertaining peek into the world of investment banking, sales & trading, private equity, hedge funds and more. Hosted by two lifelong friends with a passion for teaching, and over two decades of experience on Wall Street. Discover the basics, ranging from “what is investment banking?” to “what moves markets?". Learn about different roles and exit opportunities, and get tips on how to land the job. Our mission is to make the world of Wall Street accessible to everyone, while keeping things relatable and fun.
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The Wall Street Skinny
88. Equity Long / Short Hedge Funds 101
Today we dive into Long / Short Equity Hedge Funds with David Semenza of Islander Capital Partners. We get into what an equity long short hedge fund is, how it differs from other types of hedge funds, how leverage factors in, what makes a good public equity investor, how it differs from private equity and so much more.
Islander Capital Partners is a Long/Short equity fund that was started by David Semenza and Jordan Martinez. The fund spun out of Matrix Capital in 2023, and is focused on the Technology, Media, and Telecom sectors.
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