The 10 Worst Trading Losses Of All Time

[OnClose]

http://www.businessinsider.com/the-worst-trading-losses-of-all-time-2012-6?op=1

 

[tenthousandmen]

I wonder if Amaranth blunder is how John Arnold made his hedge fund's money?

 

[ogarbitrage]

Amaranth blew up MotherRock. Centaurus blew up Amaranth. Low volatility blew up Centaurus.

 

[Bison42]

Just shows you what vultures investors (traders) are. One person opens his big mouth that a position is going against him and the rest is history. The trade blows up, the vultures swoop in and then we have stories to blog about!!!

 

[RangeTrader]

Thats exactly why you never tell anyone your positions.

It's like telling others your cards in a game of poker... Beyond stupid!