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What David Barse Learned From Watching A Credit Fund Blow Up

What David Barse Learned From Watching A Credit Fund Blow Up

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David Barse was the CEO of Third Avenue Management when one of its credit funds melted down in late 2015. The collapse of the fund touched off a significant debate about market structure, and the appropriate way to invest in illiquid, distressed securities. On this week's episode, we talk to Barse about what he learned from the experience, and how he's investing today.

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