The Big Short Book Summary

The Big Short: Quotes

Inside the Doomsday Machine

Book by Michael Lewis

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In "The Big Short," Michael Lewis tells the story of the contrarian investors who predicted the subprime mortgage crisis and made a fortune betting against the bubble, exposing the greed, delusion, and perverse incentives that nearly brought down the global financial system.

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Profiting From A "No-Brainer"

"The collapse of the subprime mortgage market was a rare opportunity to make money from a 'no-brainer' bet. The hardest part was having the conviction to stick with the trade when everyone thought we were crazy." - Charlie Ledley

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