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Session 29 (of 42): Not riskless, not even close - Pseudo or Speculative Arbitrage

Mar 24, 2026

The creator discusses pseudo or speculative arbitrage, distinguishing it from true arbitrage by highlighting the inherent risks involved. He uses the example of paired arbitrage, specifically mentioning GM and Ford as historical examples, to illustrate how these strategies rely on mean reversion and can fail when historical correlations break down, as seen with Long-Term Capital Management.

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Ford is mentioned as a historical example in the context of paired arbitrage strategies.

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GM is mentioned as a historical example in the context of paired arbitrage strategies.

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