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John Hussman

American hedge fund manager (born 1962) · President of Hussman Investment Trust

Organization
Hussman Investment Trust
Role
president
Born
1962 (age 63–64)
Nationality
American
Education
Stanford University (PhD in economics); Northwestern University (master's in education and social policy, bachelor's in economics)
Reference
Wikipedia

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Who is John Hussman?

John Hussman is an American hedge fund manager, economist, and philanthropist, currently serving as president of Hussman Investment Trust. He is known for successfully anticipating the collapse of the dot-com bubble and the 2008 financial crisis. Hussman founded his investment company, now known as Hussman Strategic Advisors, in 1988. He is recognized for his analysis of market valuations and his assertions regarding quantitative easing and zero interest rate policies.

Career

Hussman began his career in the mid-1980s as an options mathematician for Peters & Company at the Chicago Board of Trade. In 1988, he founded his investment company, which is now known as Hussman Strategic Advisors. From 1992 to 1998, he was a Professor of Economics and International Finance at the University of Michigan. He became known for his market predictions, successfully anticipating the dot-com bubble collapse and the 2008 financial crisis.

What is John Hussman known for?

  • President of Hussman Investment Trust
  • Founder of Hussman Strategic Advisors
  • Anticipated dot-com bubble collapse
  • Anticipated 2008 financial crisis
  • Former Professor of Economics and International Finance at University of Michigan

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Who is John Hussman?
John Hussman is an American hedge fund manager, economist, and philanthropist. He is president of Hussman Investment Trust.
What is John Hussman known for?
He is known for successfully anticipating the collapse of the dot-com bubble and the 2008 financial crisis. Hussman is also recognized for his views on market valuations and monetary policies like quantitative easing.
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