Does The Math Add Up For The Famous Volatility Short-Selling Guru?

Seth Golden, the $12-million-dollar man who transformed from a mild mannered Target logistics manager to become a short volatility trading superhero recently featured in the New York Times, is a study in contrasts. On one hand, he appears an American entrepreneurial success story, raising $500,000 in new hedge fund investments using social media. On the other hand, Golden is a cautionary tale, with obvious warning signs such as his unregistered investment solicitation, working with a convicted felon business partner and out-sized performance claims that all stretch credulity.

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With just 20% of the portfolio exposed to short volatility, Seth Golden achieves oversized returns

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