Investing isn’t about chasing hype. It’s about compounding capital over time—playing the long game with a repeatable, risk-managed process.
On a recent edition of The Macro Show, Hedgeye CEO Keith McCullough laid it out: his journey from student loan debt to the hedge fund world, founding Hedgeye, and now managing his Family account to all-time highs.
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“My account starts in 1999 when I first started getting my first paycheck. Now, my account had to offset this part, which was I was in student loan debt and I didn't have a daddy who was going to pay them back. I had to work to pay them back.” |
That’s the reality of real wealth-building—it takes time, work, and smart risk management.
The Only Thing That Matters Is the Next Decision
After grinding through the early years of his career, Keith got his break in 2000 when he joined a hedge fund. Since then, the goal has been the same: make the best decision possible based on his process—and keep moving forward.
“The only thing that matters for me, 25 years later, is that this is at an all-time high. Where’s yours?”
That’s the key takeaway: your investing decisions today determine the size of your future pile.
Every move from here should be based on what moves give you the best probability of reaching your next all-time highs. To do that consistently, you need a data-driven process.
What Happens When You Stray from a Proven Process?
This isn’t just about playing offense—it’s about avoiding costly mistakes that can wreck a portfolio.
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“If I made a transition to a Quad 2 or something like that, yes, I would have got my ass handed to me in bonds. I wouldn’t have been long gold to all-time highs. I wouldn’t be hitting all-time highs.” |
The wrong macro positioning can be devastating. But with the right process, you can consistently protect and compound your capital.
Hedgeye Is Built for All Investors
Whether you’re already managing a large portfolio or you’re just starting out, Hedgeye’s approach applies to both.
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“We are for people who have made money—preserve and protect that money. Compound the pile. We’re also for people like Rooster [Hedgeye Macro analyst Ryan Ricci], who is trying to start and have a fighting chance without having a 20% drawdown rate out of the box in the first three years.” |
Markets don’t care where you started. What matters is how you execute—every single day.
That’s why The Macro Show exists. Nobody else on Wall Street shows their process every day like Hedgeye. If you want to build wealth methodically and manage risk like a pro, you need a framework that works in all market conditions.
Try The Macro Show today. Learn the process. Execute with confidence.
