2023-03-21 12:17:15
Historic examples where edge meant MASSIVE wealth, profit and/or even victory:
Jesse Livermore's short selling during the 1929 Stock Market Crash: Jesse Livermore, a famous American investor, anticipated the stock market crash and massively shorted stocks, making a fortune in the process.
George Soros' bet against the British Pound in 1992: Soros foresaw the devaluation of the British Pound and made a famous bet against it, earning over $1 billion in profit.
John Paulson's bet on the subprime mortgage crisis: In the mid-2000s, Paulson saw the subprime mortgage bubble and created a fund to short mortgage-backed securities, earning him billions.
Nathan Rothschild's profit from the Battle of Waterloo: Rothschild received news of the British victory at Waterloo ahead of the British government, allowing him to buy up British government bonds before the official news arrived, making a substantial profit.
Julius Caesar's crossing of the Rubicon: Caesar's decision to cross the Rubicon river in 49 BC marked a point of no return in his quest for power, and his knowledge of the political climate and military strategy led to his eventual success.
Battle of Trafalgar (1805): Admiral Lord Nelson's knowledge of enemy tactics and his innovative approach to naval warfare led to a decisive British victory against the combined French and Spanish fleets.
Battle of Stalingrad (1942-1943): The Soviet Union's ability to gather intelligence on German military strategy and tactics played a crucial role in their victory at Stalingrad during World War II.
Operation Overlord (D-Day) in 1944: The Allies' successful deception of the Germans, combined with their knowledge of German defenses, enabled them to carry out a successful invasion of Normandy.
Gulf War (1991): Accurate intelligence on Iraq's military capabilities and strategy enabled the US-led coalition to quickly defeat Iraqi forces and liberate Kuwait.
The fall of Enron (2001): Short-sellers like James Chanos recognized the inconsistencies in Enron's financial reports and profited from the company's eventual collapse.
Oracle of Delphi's influence on ancient Greece: The Oracle provided valuable strategic advice to leaders during the Peloponnesian War and other conflicts, helping to shape the course of history.
The Zimmerman Telegram (1917): British intelligence intercepted and decoded a secret German message to Mexico, urging them to attack the United States. This information helped bring the US into World War I on the side of the Allies.
The Battle of Midway (1942): American codebreakers deciphered Japanese naval codes, providing vital intelligence that contributed to a decisive US victory in the Pacific Theater of World War II.
Long-Term Capital Management (LTCM) collapse (1998): Many investors and Wall Street firms failed to recognize the risks associated with LTCM's highly leveraged trading strategies, leading to its collapse and a subsequent financial crisis.
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