Barry Ritholtz, Columnist

Hedge-Fund Guys and Their Stock Tips

The Ira Sohn conference is an important event for money and hedge-fund managers. Just stay avoid from their stock tips.

May 7, 2014 at 12:11 PM UTC

Barry Ritholtz is a former Bloomberg Opinion columnist. He is chairman and chief investment officer of Ritholtz Wealth Management, and was previously chief market strategist at Maxim Group. He is the author of “Bailout Nation.”

Hedge-fund managers such as David Tepper might have some great stock tips. Then again, maybe not. Photographer: Peter Foley/Bloomberg

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This week was the 19th annual Ira Sohn conference. It is an opportunity to raise money for a good cause (pediatric cancer research and treatment), and hobnob with rock star hedge-fund managers. It has become a must-attend event.

Just remember one important thing: Ignore the stock tips.