Mark Baum

Mark Baum is a fictional character from the film "The Big Short," based on real-life investor Steve Eisman. He is a savvy, skeptical hedge fund manager who recognizes the flaws in the housing market and anticipates the financial collapse of 2008. Known for his intense focus and moral concern about widespread fraud and risk, Baum's character highlights the importance of due diligence and questioning mainstream assumptions in finance. He embodies the role of an outsider who sees things others overlook, risking his reputation to profit from and expose systemic issues in the financial industry.