How influence, timing, and conviction shaped history.
Exploring the narratives behind the world's most iconic trades. A data-driven journey through the minds of legendary traders.
Legendary Traders
The icons who redefined the markets.
George Soros
The Man Who Broke the Bank of England
Signature Trade
Shorting the British Pound (1992)
Michael Burry
Scion Asset Management Founder
Signature Trade
The Big Short (2008)
Warren Buffett
The Oracle of Omaha
Signature Trade
Coca-Cola (1988)
Shorting the British Pound
Soros recognized that the UK's commitment to the ERM was unsustainable due to economic pressures. He built a massive short position, effectively forcing the UK to withdraw.
ROI
25% (on $10B position)
Holding Period
1 month
Asset Class
Forex
Trade Timeline
Position Building
Soros begins accumulating a $1.5 billion short position.
The Surge
Position increased to $10 billion as ERM pressure peaks.
Black Wednesday
The UK withdraws from the ERM. The Pound collapses.
Market Movement
Influence Meter
Contextual Insights
"A legendary bet against the British Pound's participation in the European Exchange Rate Mechanism."
Subprime Mortgage CDS
Burry discovered that subprime mortgages were increasingly risky and overvalued. He persuaded banks to create CDS on mortgage-backed securities to short the market.
ROI
489%
Holding Period
3 years
Asset Class
Credit
Trade Timeline
Analysis Phase
Burry analyzes thousands of individual mortgages in pools.
CDS Creation
Burry convinces Goldman Sachs to sell him CDS.
Market Collapse
The housing bubble bursts. CDS values skyrocket.
Market Movement
Influence Meter
Contextual Insights
"Betting against the US housing market using Credit Default Swaps."
Coca-Cola Investment
After the 1987 crash, Buffett saw Coca-Cola's intrinsic value and brand moat as an exceptional opportunity, despite market fear.
ROI
1500%+
Holding Period
35+ years
Asset Class
Stocks
Trade Timeline
Initial Purchase
Buffett buys $1B in Coke stock, 6.2% of the company.
Growth Phase
Global expansion drives massive earnings growth.
Current Holding
Berkshire remains the largest shareholder.
Market Movement
Influence Meter
Contextual Insights
"Long-term value investment in a dominant global brand."