How Hedge Funds Really Work III:
On the Short Side
  • Author:
    Geoff Robinson
  • Level: 
    Intermediate to advanced
  • Study time:
    60 minutes
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Course overview
This playlist breaks down core hedge fund strategies including leverage, short selling, stock lending, arbitrage, and degrossing. It explains how these mechanisms work, the risks involved, and how they influence market behaviour, pricing, and liquidity, equipping learners with practical insight into institutional trading dynamics.
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Overview & Learning Outcomes

What's Included?

  • 7 videos
  • Master the hidden mechanics hedge funds use to move markets, manage risk, and generate returns.
  • Insights from a #1 ranked data-driven analyst

Who is this for? 

Designed for aspiring analysts, finance students, and early-career professionals, this playlist suits those seeking to understand hedge fund strategies and market mechanics. Ideal for learners building foundational to intermediate knowledge in equities, trading strategies, and financial analysis for investment, research, or portfolio management roles.

Why is this important?

Each programme is structured as a clear, chronological playlist, guiding you through concepts step by step so you can build understanding properly. Learn at your own pace, revisit material when needed, and develop skills in a logical sequence designed to support long-term mastery.

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Geoff Robinson
FCA FMVA MFM

Thought leader, instructor, writer, financial influencer, Former UBS Managing Director and 10x #1 ranked analysts EMEA Institutional Investor Survey.
ABOUT Geoff
Geoff has had a varied career. He was a Managing Director within UBS Equity Research, leading their Global Fundamental Analytics franchise. During this time, he was #1, ranked 10x in the EMEA Institutional Investor Survey. Before UBS, he was a material equity investor and LBO co-investor in two market exited training consultancies. Geoff has a passion for learning and is well-known for his ability to break down complex subject matter and distil it to an audience in a digestible and engaging manner. 
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