# “Market Crashes Are Good for My Strategy” - One-Man Hedge Fund PM George Livadas

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Podcast: [Odds on Open](https://stenobird.com/podcast/odds-on-open-7262993)
Published: 2026-05-14T14:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/odds-on-open/episodes/Market-Crashes-Are-Good-for-My-Strategy---One-Man-Hedge-Fund-PM-George-Livadas-e3ctb0p
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Duration seconds: 4065

## Resource

Apply here: https://onyxcapitalgroup.com/uni-studentsGeorge Livadas, Portfolio Manager and founder of Peregrine Capital, joins the show to break down the mechanics of running a concentrated, defensive long/short strategy as a solo PM. We explore how George generates alpha by systematically avoiding "hedge fund hotel" crowding, focusing instead on microstructure edges within niche sectors like non-bank financials and packaging to maintain a variant view. George details his portfolio construction framework—balancing core quality compounders with tactical value—and explains the math behind delivering equity-like returns while maintaining a beta-adjusted net exposure of approximately 35%.The conversation shifts to the evolving market regime, specifically how the dominance of multi-manager pods has created liquidity opportunities for patient, independent traders to exploit short-term data noise. George shares his technical survival guide for short selling, from managing volatility in "fraud and fad" names to recalibrating his process following the 2021 SPAC boom. We conclude with a deep dive into macro risk management, discussing how to insulate a portfolio against geopolitical tail risks and the psychological discipline required to develop a professional PM skill set without a traditional institutional pedigree.How do you stay independent in a market dominated by pods?00:00 Intro01:18 Selection criteria and sizing for defensive longs06:04 Sponsor break: Onyx Capital Group anniversary event06:42 Portfolio construction: Balancing quality and value factors09:13 How the SPAC boom changed short-side portfolio construction13:42 Why nimbleness and independent thinking generate alpha20:06 Capitalizing on the short-termism of multi-manager pods28:18 Managing mac…

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