Hedge fund Gammon gains 600% with well-timed bets on volatility

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22 August 2020, 17:30
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21 August 2020, 16:07
Hedge fund Gammon gains 600% with well-timed bets on volatility

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Hedge fund Gammon Capital has chalked up a 600 per cent gain so far this year, ranking it as one of the world’s best performers, thanks to well-timed bets on volatility during the coronavirus-driven market ructions.

The New York-based firm, headed by Michael Mescher, a former Barclays trader, correctly wagered on soaring volatility in early March as risky assets slumped. The firm also took options positions that rose sharply as markets rebounded in the second half of the month.“

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