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# 2006-2008 crisis timeline 15B+ profit milestone 304 pages of insider finance The Greatest Trade Ever: The Behind-the-Scenes Story of How John Paulson Defied Wall Street and Made Financial History

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## Summary

> 💼 Outsmart Wall Street: The trade that changed financial history

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## Key Features

- • **From Underdog to Legend:** Follow Paulson’s transformation from an overlooked banker to a financial icon, inspiring ambition and bold moves.
- • **Masterclass in Complex Finance:** Learn the mechanics of credit default swaps (CDS) and mortgage-backed securities (MBS) explained with clarity.
- • **Diverse Cast of Financial Mavericks:** Meet the unlikely heroes—from medical dropouts to Deutsche Bank traders—who foresaw the crash and profited.
- • **Insider Access to Financial History:** Get a front-row seat to the 2007-2008 financial crisis with a fast-paced, behind-the-scenes narrative.
- • **Wall Street's Ultimate Contrarian Play:** Discover how John Paulson defied the market consensus and made $15 billion by betting against the housing bubble.

## Overview

The Greatest Trade Ever chronicles hedge fund manager John Paulson's bold and unprecedented bet against the inflated housing market from 2006 to 2008, resulting in over $15 billion in profits. This well-researched, fast-paced narrative reveals the complex financial instruments behind the crisis, profiles a diverse group of investors who foresaw the collapse, and captures the dramatic transformation of Paulson from an underdog to a Wall Street legend. Essential reading for professionals seeking to understand the anatomy of one of the most significant financial trades in history.

## Description

desertcart.com: The Greatest Trade Ever: The Behind-the-Scenes Story of How John Paulson Defied Wall Street and Made Financial History: 9780385529945: Zuckerman, Gregory: Books

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 0385529945 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #381,216 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #104 in Private Equity (Books) #170 in Economic History (Books) #279 in Biographies of Business & Industrial Professionals |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (592) |
| Dimensions  | 5.26 x 0.73 x 7.93 inches |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| ISBN-10  | 9780385529945 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0385529945 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 320 pages |
| Publication date  | December 7, 2010 |
| Publisher  | Crown Currency |

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