Greg Lippmann

Greg Lippmann is a former trader and hedge fund manager known for his role in the financial industry, particularly during the 2008 financial crisis. He specialized in mortgage-backed securities, betting against the housing market when many others believed it would remain stable. His insights and trading strategies gained attention for helping uncover the hidden risks in mortgage-related investments, ultimately earning him both notoriety and respect. Lippmann's work highlighted how certain financial products could be mispriced and contributed to the wider recognition of systemic risks in the financial system.