Trader of the Year Hedge Fund: Conversant Capital's David Alfred

Trader of the Year Hedge Fund: Conversant Capital's David Alfred

Annabel Smith sits down with the winner of the Trader of the Year – Hedge Fund Award at The TRADE’s inaugural Leaders in Trading New York, Conversant Capital’s David Alfred, to explore the role of hedge funds in the changing US landscape post-election, unpack his journey to the trading desk, and share advice for those starting out in his field.

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