How Activist Investor Paul Singer Made His Billions

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5 жыл бұрын

Aggressive, tenacious and litigious Paul Singer may be the most feared investor in the world - by hedge fund rivals, companies and even countries. This is how he made billions through activist investing.
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@Mohamed-jb9yx 4 жыл бұрын

Tucker Carlson brought me here

@TONY-cs5go 4 жыл бұрын

Me too

@marathon5605 4 жыл бұрын

Same here, Vultures eat dead carcass but this type prey on the living.

@nelsonking 4 жыл бұрын

Me too.

@rockscousteau 3 жыл бұрын

Paul Singer is HUMAN GARBAGE. You and I both know it.

@Stoneface_ 2 жыл бұрын

@@rockscousteau stop being an anti-semite

@rainunduswingulus9641 5 жыл бұрын

Not many guys can say that they fought entire countries to the point they give you everything you demanded, without the use of military or terrorism etc.

@vicaravitakka2301 5 жыл бұрын

A cautionary tale to countries with corrupt officials--often democratically elected into office by an unthinking population. Harsh lessons learned.

@UnbreakableRukawa 5 жыл бұрын

But many market manipulators with heading investment firms can. There are many George Soros in the world now.

@EugeneAyindolmah 4 жыл бұрын

This manipulator got my country, GHANA, to take a ship from Argentina, but thankfully the UN got it released

@dogestranding5047 4 жыл бұрын

Pretty badass.

@genesisj5141 4 жыл бұрын

Tucker Carlson's reporting on this guys dealings in Nebraska brought me here. What an evil man.

@paul756uk2 4 жыл бұрын

Same here. Pure unadulterated evil.

@marchess7420 4 жыл бұрын

Did you ever consider that tucker isn't telling the whole story?

@tripacer8259 4 жыл бұрын

Me too, I'm from Nebraska and Ben Sasse doesn't represent anything that NE. stands for. He's an "ivy leaguer" disguised as a Nebraskan! I still remember him endorsing hillary clinton, I will never forget that!!

@jaredr991 4 жыл бұрын

Marc Hess i considered that. Most of what I see on Tuckers show is pretty straight forward told in an opinionated and at end of the day is much more honest than most news sources. U ever considered telling the whole story since your comment suggest there’s more to this story other than that this guy is a monster?

@Rebel_71123 4 жыл бұрын

Oy Very! You have hutzpah.

@MrRooibos123 3 жыл бұрын

You've got to admire the guy for the Argentina incident - that was clever.

@youtubecrazy6438 4 жыл бұрын

I'll give it too him, he's and his company are very smart, strategic, and well planned. Only shame is how he and his company damages everything / everyone his company comes into contact with for pure profit. If only he used his knowledge for the betterment of people, their families, and their employers.

@jean-baptistesay6941 4 жыл бұрын

Damages? The stories listed in this video, specifically Argentina, were already damaged goods.

@pioneer7777777 3 жыл бұрын

His kind do not know betterment, just greed.

@a2ndopynyn Жыл бұрын

@@pioneer7777777 ^THIS.^ NEVER forget what this venal little nebbish did to Cabela's, how he f*cked an entire town in pursuit of his profits. Oh well, it's not as if any of those people were actually human, isn't that right, Paul?

@markbarboza1407 4 жыл бұрын

The love of money IS the root of all evil. Spoken by someone Paul Singer will be answering to soon.

@zico739 5 жыл бұрын

Just call them raiders, the whole activist label is just the result of an impressive corporate PR blitz.

@pppinto97 5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha ... Not bad

@ClearOutSamskaras 5 жыл бұрын

The "activist" label is better because it is more descriptive.

@pppinto97 5 жыл бұрын

ClearOutSamskaras But raiders is clearer and straight forward

@ClearOutSamskaras 5 жыл бұрын

No it is not clearer, not in my estimation. Obviously if i said "activist" is more descriptive, i i am saying there is less clarity in "raider".

@VinceroAlpha 5 жыл бұрын

ClearOutSamskaras no it’s not clearer. It is a cleaver PR blitz used to dilute their heinous actions. An activist is defined as a person who campaigns to bring about political or social change. While a raider is defined as a person who attacks business premises in order to steal. Guess which definition they fit verbatim.

@andrewkiminhwan 5 жыл бұрын

love these profiles, keep em coming

@JustinY. 5 жыл бұрын

Buy High, Sell Low. It makes you win -100% of the time.

@leewenyeong9892 5 жыл бұрын

He is always right

@ildisiri 5 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas dude, I hope you are as active in 2019 as you were in 2018.

@whynotbanana 5 жыл бұрын

why are you everywhere!?!

@Freestyle80 3 жыл бұрын

@@whynotbanana he has no life

@jzk2020 5 жыл бұрын

He's like the real life Omar. "Elliot coming ya'll!"

@denzelheden4256 5 жыл бұрын

when Elliot shows up in your stock, you better listen,,,,

@kellykitkat40 5 жыл бұрын

He sounds like a corporate raider (buy, breakup and sell, for profit) and not an activist (I can run this company better than y'all can)..... In the movie, Wall Street, Gekko was a raider whereas Sir Wildman was an activist.

@Ishaq_Vally 5 жыл бұрын

He's an activist in the field of junk sovereign bond investing.

@ahmadadiyaat9779 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta give it to him, what he did in AC Milan

@Paragon231 4 жыл бұрын

I admire the honest ruthlessness.

@satelitinternet6449 Жыл бұрын

Understanding the Western great GREED of Mr Singer!!!

@markwhite6782 4 жыл бұрын

Judging by your looks you have 10-15 more years to remain a wealthy king on this Earth however, you will live in eternity with what you have done to families.

@us7876 5 жыл бұрын

"Philanthropist"

@frederickjohnpicarello1909 4 жыл бұрын

People have a way of overcomplicating things as a distraction but you don't have to be a genius to figure out the history of Mr Singer' He just takes from the many.. "ThePoor" and gives to the few.. "The Rich" It's that simple!

@pauldrake1858 4 жыл бұрын

Singer will find his home in Sing Sing, then the Inferno!

@coreyburns7744 5 жыл бұрын

Sometimes Making Money And Being Liked Don't Go Together!!!!

@knight1506 5 жыл бұрын

they never go together

@marionburgess5957 5 жыл бұрын

That’s so true

@tdot2413 4 жыл бұрын

Sometimes making money and destroying the lives of people living in small town America go together. Nothing to see here

@x.k.b.w.6716 5 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up for the awesome music.

@sheldonpopesp 3 жыл бұрын

I kinda love the scale but it's definitely a scary/risky business of you can't get the assets post bankruptcy, I often hold some corp and gov bonds when I think there is a buyer for the company or a bailout in the works. Most of the time it's when people panic so I can put in cents in compared to the face value of these bonds and it's not too difficult to collect after government supports prop the businesses up, in my case im not as highly leveraged and this is a side hobby so I don't look for the aggressive returns since I don't have the manpower to actually collect it.

@yourgod010101 4 жыл бұрын

How is he still able to walk and breathe today?

@Samara.Weaving 5 жыл бұрын

There's many like him but the truth is that they are all literally one heart attack or stroke away from kabbbboooooooom !!

@priitmolder6475 4 жыл бұрын

The problem of always moving forward is you can never step back...someone has a foot behind you, ready to make you fall

@RandomRamon 5 жыл бұрын

Love your videos

@rafaelmolina123 Жыл бұрын

Very very intriguing

@adamwillms14987 Жыл бұрын

GLAZERS OUT!!!

@corbinstack 4 жыл бұрын

I'd like to applaud Bloomberg for attaching the word "activist" to something as nasty as Paul Singer. This will hopefully make other people wary of anyone else defining themselves as an activist.

@alvarotarazona9573 5 жыл бұрын

The bonds he purchase in Peru were not going to be paid by the government, selling is the only way to get some money back. Those bonds still haven’t being paid.

@stevejurgens9836 5 жыл бұрын

Vulture.

@Yates__ 5 жыл бұрын

Nasty, vicious j00

@Stoneface_ 2 жыл бұрын

Stop being an anti-semite

@Yates__ 2 жыл бұрын

@@Stoneface_ How about no?

@JK-gu3tl 4 жыл бұрын

What Singer does is questionable but governments like Argentina need to be more fiscally responsible.

@phucnguyen-pt8qd Жыл бұрын

Tru

@jeffsmith9420 6 ай бұрын

Singer is a parasite. Plain and simple.

@LaloSalamanca13 5 жыл бұрын

Luminor Bank in Estonia would need Singer on-board to shake up the things.

@thetagang6854 3 жыл бұрын

Who knew you actually had to pay debts that you voluntarily got into. No sympathy for Argentina lool

@AriVovp 5 жыл бұрын

Well '. I think it's fair that when you borrow someone's money and not responsible for paying off that debt is a bigger issue here

@vsx8179 4 жыл бұрын

you forgot "criminal"

@gitaaom0929 Ай бұрын

well... a motivation for me to be super crazy rich so that everyone would obey to my wishes like a genie. pun intended

@moviedude22 5 жыл бұрын

Argentinian debt and exploiting their weak fiscal policy

@wynchester25 5 жыл бұрын

moviedude22 If he didn’t do it, someone eventually would

@vicaravitakka2301 5 жыл бұрын

Weak fiscal policy by corrupt officials placed into office by unthinking or passive voters. Damn, maintaining a functioning democracy is hard work.

@tdot2413 4 жыл бұрын

Doesnt make him any less of a POS

@jean-baptistesay6941 4 жыл бұрын

@@tdot2413 What's so bad about bringing shame to corrupt governments? The people of Argentina did not suffer from Singer, they suffered by perpetually voting for the same family of corrupt officials.

@jean-baptistesay6941 2 жыл бұрын

@otto Lincoln Him being American has nothing to do with this, and in no way makes him evil. He could be chinese for all I care

@rcheung135 5 жыл бұрын

This guy sounds like Phillip Price from Mr. Robot

@azbuckeyegirl9523 3 жыл бұрын

We need term limits. I’m convinced. Congress will never do it on their own. I’m going to search “Convention of the States.”

@rishirishiroopnarine5067 5 жыл бұрын

BIG PIMPING

@whiteeagle6370 4 жыл бұрын

What profits a man if he gains the whole world but looses his soul?

@user-mf2bh2ig5k 5 жыл бұрын

Jay Y. Lee ( the Y isn't really a middle name, but whatever) is still the vice chairman of Samsung. The most powerful family in Korea isn't that easily imprisoned :)

@hunterfisher1294 4 жыл бұрын

Every dog has it's day.

@TRSega 3 жыл бұрын

It's funny how the tactics of these hedge fund hyena's are the same as the Yakuza's in the board room.

@yacobcastro 5 жыл бұрын

People may think I'm crazy but I swear I met Paul Singer in Brookline, Massachusetts outside of Prairie Fire on Harvard St. three years ago.

@enonymuz8627 5 жыл бұрын

Keith I also met him last night under my bed

@micky100 5 жыл бұрын

Who gives a fuck???

@axem.8338 5 жыл бұрын

He is quiet feared on wallstreet.

@MyWifesSon69 4 жыл бұрын

Some people need to get put down. All im sayin

@theresagluckhertz8064 4 жыл бұрын

This man is evil and doesn't care who he destroys! The love of money is the root of all evil

@codeecomah5920 4 жыл бұрын

Got his billions by destroying America. Fuck this guy I'd love to fit this guy with sum cement shoes.

@sblinventory9037 5 жыл бұрын

activist are suppose 2 help people

@leinadpiata3647 5 жыл бұрын

You have to admire the guts of the man , he was trying to get paud with a naval ship 😂.

@RDJ2 4 жыл бұрын

Sure. Like you admire Hitler's and Stalin's "guts". He's a sociopath and a vulture. Pure evil.

@munib1000 5 жыл бұрын

These are the same way Dan Bilzerian's dad made all his money and actually went to jail for it. Oh, and Dan made all his money from poker.

@highlightswagon3777 4 жыл бұрын

few seconds into the video and i conclude real life bobby axelrod

@amatuer2 4 жыл бұрын

Where are all the customers yachts?

@LazyDaisyDay88 3 жыл бұрын

Ah yes....the Hedgy who has literally bought Washington DC's political incumbents. What a lovely person he is...

@KwanFung Жыл бұрын

do you have more details?

@bartakin 5 жыл бұрын

The successful ones are bold and quiet))

@zo2913 4 жыл бұрын

Bloomberg, shake hands with Singer. Same coin, same side.

@iamEddieP 5 жыл бұрын

Real life Thanos

@marcbertke4361 4 жыл бұрын

As a public how do we get ride of this man and men like this we need to started some were and not just say it we need to do something to stop this and make it illegal to do

@xenosophont 4 жыл бұрын

He'll get what he deserves.

@adamg5780 4 жыл бұрын

Not while he is alive.

@Livnglrg 4 жыл бұрын

Lol, nothing is going to happen him he's part of the NWO

@davidrose7686 5 жыл бұрын

What's the movie at 1:37?

@loisaustin6200 4 жыл бұрын

"Wall Street" starring Michael Douglas.

@To45ter 4 жыл бұрын

Sidney Nebraska has left the chat lmfao.

@patw.6567 5 жыл бұрын

so hes like carl icahn

@ChristopherLeonJohnson 5 жыл бұрын

Barnes and Noble

@jeremyakan7559 4 жыл бұрын

we did seize those warships

@lb3381 3 жыл бұрын

Corporate raiders “using junk bonds to finance” applies to PE/LBOs... pls fix thx

@joshryan4979 3 жыл бұрын

Sydney Nebraska

@dansmith7698 4 жыл бұрын

Small hat detected.

@Stoneface_ 2 жыл бұрын

Anti-semite detected

@dansmith7698 2 жыл бұрын

@@Stoneface_ Hurr durr muh antisemitism.

@maggieatlas2130 2 жыл бұрын

Unsustainable Parasitic Greed ESSENTIAL to be called to account.

@amorfati7008 4 жыл бұрын

Remember people celebrating Margaret Thatcher's death? This monster's legacy have earned him that honor as well

@l337pwnage 4 жыл бұрын

The same way they always have.

@hellybellybelly 4 жыл бұрын

Evil!!

@Paul-gz5dp 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting a picture of the Devil if I ever seen one.

@johnguillett1059 2 жыл бұрын

This guy isn't a real capitalist, a real republican, or a real activist. just a vulture.

@nelsonking 4 жыл бұрын

Very few true journalists left in the usa. Tucker Carlson is certainly one of them. His piece on this guy Singer is eye opening. This guy is no activist. He is shady af but the media covers for him and politicians profit from his shady dealings or are too scared to confront him.

@prabinneupane850 5 жыл бұрын

How was this man out of my radar. Seems cool.

@jeremymenning56 4 жыл бұрын

1/10th of the billion from Cabela's sale.

@jordan5253 5 жыл бұрын

Warlord

@liemh9290 4 жыл бұрын

Why people sell him stocks in the first place? 🤔

@Stoneface_ 2 жыл бұрын

They're public companies so you, I, Singer or anyone who wants to buy, can buy in.

@InquisitionFren 4 жыл бұрын

Paul Singer Wikipedia early life

@tanujSE Жыл бұрын

It's the labour that works and produce wealth And these people playing lottery and women makes it

@dorinc6033 3 жыл бұрын

The nerve on guys like this, to say they tried to "optimize" corporations or whole economies; then look at their pile of money as if they created it out of thin air! These "smart guys" would be less odious if they'd just say, I saw someone/something vulnerable, I saw the opportunity to twist some hands to get what I want, and got it.

@firefightergoggie 4 жыл бұрын

Pure evil.

@jimmysparks315 4 жыл бұрын

I guess he represents the current US political ideology

@saleh.hashmi 5 жыл бұрын

one thing u cud do from next time is stop using different names for the same person through out the vid. You end up confusing losing catch if what is important...

@jeya9139 2 жыл бұрын

i love this guy

@maggieatlas2130 2 жыл бұрын

1200% Profit obscene how the legal system used or is it abused? Mindless Greed devoid of responsibility for the misery inflicted. . Time Govts challenge & put out of business this type and ensure they do not again challenge ANY GOVT.

@byron6002 5 жыл бұрын

A C M I L A N 1 8 9 9

@ednan9 5 жыл бұрын

What BS report - just say he is a private equity guy

@jzk2020 5 жыл бұрын

He is an activist investor. Pay attention.

@samwhaddad 5 жыл бұрын

ednan9 he isn’t in PE. He buys public equities

@yashaswisharma1419 4 жыл бұрын

fantastic guy

@marcocardinguntsche3024 2 жыл бұрын

I admire an investor who evaluates a bussiness and bets for its success. Thats a difficult task. On the other hand, theres is nothing to admire of those who invest in the debt of a country whos soon to be default is known. It doesnt take much knowledge nor abillity... just greed

@earth7636 4 жыл бұрын

Should be left tied to a lamp post in downtown Buenos Aires and see what unfolds.

@HienNguyen-ce5vn 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, he is an Evil man but nothing we can do about it because he got protection from Washington Dc dirty swamp. We the voters need to do our job cleaning out the swamp.

@deanmoore4337 4 жыл бұрын

Real life axel rod

@johnyossarian9059 8 ай бұрын

Wait, isn't this the real "debt trap"???

@KBJ16 3 жыл бұрын

What is he going to do with AC Milan?

@JUK3B0XX 5 жыл бұрын

This guy seems to be morally questionable. I think bullies like him shouldn't be praised. :( Sad that people aspire to this kind of humanist failure.

@gaslitworldf.melissab2897 3 жыл бұрын

Our world is divided between a handful of Singers and a boatload of Cryers. I'm a cryer. I'm poor, but I couldn't live with myself being a Singer, even if I knew how. I feel guilty just breaking something at someone's home. Geez. (Is this proof of Evolution v. Creation)? = Survival of the Fittest.