Jared Vennett

Jared Vennett is a fictional character from the film "The Big Short," based on a real person involved in the 2008 financial crisis. He is a savvy, well-informed trader at an investment bank who recognizes that the housing market is headed for collapse due to risky mortgage practices. Vennett acts as a broker, helping investors understand and profit from the impending downturn by selling financial products based on defaulting mortgages. His role exemplifies the perspective of someone uncovering and capitalizing on systemic financial issues, highlighting the complexities and moral questions within the financial industry during that period.