Bulls, Bears and Pigs: Trading, Grief and Reinvention

Chris Cathey relished every minute of life as a trader at Goldman Sachs. Here he simply shares his experience. From his unlikely starting point in working class Newcastle, Chris’ self-determination sees him become a Cambridge PhD before gaining a reputation as a consistently profitable trader. While giving insight into the methods and driving forces that make Goldman Sachs the best, Chris acknowledges the foundation his time there provided to support personal sadness that followed. He shares inside knowledge of how financial markets operate and reveals behind-the scenes conversations and insight into some of the most high-profile financial dilemmas of the 1990’s and 2000’s including how the internet bubble and the financial crash originated, unfolded and their consequences. His tale is peppered with enlightening and entertaining anecdotes about highly strung, comical, ambitious, and sometimes sociopathic colleagues while shifting the narrative on the traditional view of bankers as he moves from a multi-billion-dollar hedge fund to dealing with grief and supporting his family. An inspiring life story for anyone aspiring for more, whether that be knowledge of trading financial markets or life in general. There is life and excitement out there if you want it.