Goshawk Trades(@GoshawkTrades):david einhorn has run greenlight since 1996 and compounded at 12.7% net on more than $3 billion. he was asked what would surprise someone who sat beside him for a month watching every decision: "I think you'd be surprised how few decisions I actually make. my ratio between trading decisions and naps is much higher towards naps than people would expect." "when the data checks out but your gut says no I make the more conservative decision. [and in reverse] again, I'll choose the more conservative decision, whichever that is, if I'm conflicted."

2026.09.20 23:15

david einhorn has run greenlight since 1996 and compounded at 12.7% net on more than $3 billion. he was asked what would surprise someone who sat beside him for a month watching every decision: "I think you'd be surprised how few decisions I actually make. my ratio between trading decisions and naps is much higher towards naps than people would expect." "when the data checks out but your gut says no I make the more conservative decision. [and in reverse] again, I'll choose the more conservative decision, whichever that is, if I'm conflicted."