Leon Cooperman’s investment objectives at Omega Advisors are simple: no down years, beat the S&P, generate 10-14% return and maintain acceptable volatility. And over the years, the firm has largely met its goals: since its 1992 inception, Leon Cooperman’s Omega Advisors has had only six down years.
Not a bad track record for a hedge fund that spans more than two decades.
Leon Cooperman's approach to investing
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