The Alpha Wo-Men

Detecting Risk Before It Strikes: Frederic Guibaud on Hedge Funds, Diversification, and Career Lessons


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Frederic Guibaud, CFA, CAIA, cofounder of AlphaBee Asset Management, joins Sabrina to share lessons from the 2008 crisis, the toughest challenges in hedge fund allocation, and why liquidity and diversification matter more than ever. He also reflects on career lessons, advice for his younger self, and what he loves and dislikes about the industry.


Timestamps:

01:15 – Frederic’s 20-year journey in finance

02:01 – What’s behind the name Alphabee

03:10 – 500+ hedge fund launches a year? How allocators cut through the noise

06:12 – Multi-manager funds and diversification: finding the right balance

08:54 – Hedge funds vs. other asset classes: What is Frederic’s favorite?

10:12 – If he could go back in time: advice Frederic would give his younger self

14:01 – What’s the best thing you like and the worst thing you dislike about the Hedge Fund industry?


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