Jeffrey Talpins

Jeffrey Talpins runs Element Capital Management, a hedge fund firm with $17 billion under management that specializes in macro trading. Element has been one of the best performing hedge funds since it was founded in 2005, posting annualized returns in excess of 20%.A former Citigroup and Goldman Sachs trader, Talpins invests across bonds, currencies and stocks. Even by hedge fund standards, Talpins is exceptionally secretive and is careful to avoid any publicity.