The week brought a somber note, as we were sad to learn of the passing of Liz Cheval. A member of the original group of “Turtle Traders” trained by the legendary Richard Dennis, Ms. Cheval went on to become a legend in her own right as the founder and Chairman of EMC Capital. We had a chance to talk with Ms. Cheval when we profiled her in 2011, and we can say with certainty that our industry has lost one of its brightest and most energetic personalities. Our condolences go out to the friends and family of the departed.
Here’s what we’re reading headed into the weekend:
- Our friend Jay Fuerstein at 2100 Xenon on what the eventual bond bear may look like (Business Insider)
- Kyle Bass is battling it out with the 27-year-old traders over the Japanese widowmaker trade (Reuters Hedgeworld)
- An interactive tool comparing the sizes of various microscopic items (University of Utah)
- A great explanation of trend following, and why it takes some getting used to (Alpha Capture)
- The difference between a lunar eclipse and a terran eclipse in two pictures (Discover Magazine)
- Japan’s “flammable ice” could spur another natural gas boom (The Week)
and just for fun…