Let's explore the unethical and illegal tactics used by SAC Capital, a hedge fund that made billions of dollars by exploiting insider information. The article details nine different strategies used by SAC Capital, such as hiring "soccer moms" to gather information about Walmart's sales, using expert networks to get confidential information, and manipulating stock prices through negative PR campaigns. The article also examines how hedge fund owners can avoid getting caught by using coded messages and other methods of obfuscation. Finally, the article discusses the rise of "alternative data," such as satellite imagery and social media sentiment analysis, which are increasingly used by hedge funds to gain an edge in the market.

Article: Hedge Fund Strategies Used To Make $10 Billion