Investor Who Scored 900% Win in 2008 Crisis Has New Big Short Bet

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Claim Investor Who Scored 900% Win in 2008 Crisis Has New Big Short Bet
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Generated 2026-06-24 10:31

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Hedge fund manager Lee Robinson notched a 900% gain during the global financial crisis by turning a $20 million position into $200 million with timely bets against the US subprime mortgage sector.

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Original article published by Bloomberg on June 24, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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