How Resource Fund Manager Will Thomson Is Navigating This Stock Market Crash
“The speed with which this [stock market crash] has hit is truly one of the most historic and unprecedented things in market history,” says resource fund manager Will Thomson. In this interview, Will shares his thoughts on the recent stock market crash and how he is navigating his fund through this sell-off. Unlike many leveraged funds that rushed to liquidity, Will’s fund was deploying cash amidst the crash.
Will Thomson is the Founder and Managing Partner of Massif Capital, LLC. He has experience in private equity and credit/political risk insurance, in addition to having served as a strategic and economic adviser to NATO/ISAF in Afghanistan. Will is a Graduate of Trinity College and holds a Masters in Government from Harvard University.
Massif Capital is a long/short equity fund focused on global opportunities in liquid real assets and industrials. The team’s work experience with governments in frontier markets, operational experience with growing energy companies, and time spent managing downside risk for project finance lenders gives them a unique edge.