Asian Hedge Fund Manager, Long Short Equity, Macro

David Mudd

Asian Hedge Fund manager based in HK/SG with over 20 years of experience managing Asian Long/Short Equity funds. Macroeconomic top-down analysis generates thematic investments that are further researched from the bottom-up. Research is supplemented with advanced technical analysis. 
Previous experience includes M&A with Morgan Stanley and CPA with Deloitte in NYC. Wharton MBA.

Technically Speaking, Breakouts and Breakdowns: HONG KONG (February 11)

Regional Economics: More Competitive AI Landscape a Positive for Asia

DeepSeek Rally Creates More Winners in SaaS/IaaS Sectors

The US Dollar and the Only Chart that Matters!

Trump's Tariffs and China: THE STATE OF PLAY

New Tariffs and China: THE BARK IS WORSE THAN THE BITE

2025 High Conviction Idea: The Case for a Rotation Out of India into HK/China Part 2

2025 High Conviction Idea: The Case for a Rotation Out of India into Hong Kong - Part 1

Macroeconomics

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<li>Trump imposed smaller than anticipated tariffs on China and Xi reacted with a smaller than anticipated retaliation.  China is in a better negotiating position than Canada and Mexico.</li>
<li>DeepSeek's announcement of its powerful and less expensive A.I. model which performed at a similar level to ChatGPT changes the dynamic of US tech domination in the A.I. field.</li>
<li>Xi has taken aim at the Magnificent 7 companies as a strategy to weaken Trump's hand in negotiations and pressuring the US stock market. </li>
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Trump imposed smaller than anticipated tariffs on China and Xi reacted with a smaller than anticipated retaliation.  China is in a better negotiating position than Canada and Mexico.
DeepSeek's announcement of its powerful and less expensive A.I. model which performed at a similar level to ChatGPT changes the dynamic of US tech domination in the A.I. field.
Xi has taken aim at the Magnificent 7 companies as a strategy to weaken Trump's hand in negotiations and pressuring the US stock market. 


The Art of the Trade War: US/CHINA Opening Moves