Chapter 664: Throwing an olive branch

As Xia Yu talked about global investment, competition avoidance, long and short strategies, and other concepts, Julian Robertson's glasses became brighter and brighter, his concentration became more and more focused, and from time to time he looked confused.

When there was ambiguity, he would argue with Xia Yu out loud, but no matter how they argued, in the end it was Julian Robertson who was convinced.

Jokes aside, the concepts Xia Yu proposed were actually the classic investment concepts that Julian Robertson later summed up. Although some of them have taken shape, some are only in the embryonic stage in Julian Robertson's mind.

At this point, Xia Yu proposed it and combined it with today's reality to analyse and support it. How could Julian Robertson not be convinced?

The more he listened, the more Julian Robertson felt that Xia Yu was like his own soulmate, and he even felt a sense of returning to the school counselling mentor twenty years ago.

Watching Xia Yu and Julian Robertson talk wholeheartedly, she didn't feel uncomfortable. Instead, she rested her chin and watched and listened quietly. She just didn't know when her attention had shifted from the content of their conversation to Xia Yu.

Xia Yu, when he was serious, seemed to exude an extremely attractive glow, containing a unique charm. It was this charm that attracted her and made her decide to stay after the acquisition of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars was completed.

'He is obviously younger than me, but he seems to know everything. Anyone who argues with him will eventually be convinced. He always acts calmly, but he can always set up a situation without anyone noticing, and achieve his desired goal. I still can't see what kind of person he is...'

Just as Elena was confused and lost in her own thoughts, Xia Yu had already bombarded her with Julian Robertson's classic investment philosophy and successfully convinced her.

Just look at the sparkling light in his eyes when he looks at Xia Yu now, and you can tell that he is already convinced.

'Mr. Xia, you have given me so many shocks. I always believed that there are geniuses in the world, but you are the most genius person I have ever met. I really... Okay, I'm a bit incoherent, I don't know what words to use to express my feelings at the moment, I'm sorry, I need to calm down!'

Facing Julian Robertson's somewhat incoherent praise, Xia Yu kept smiling the whole time and looked at him without denying anything.

When he calmed down, Xia Yu realised that it was getting late and the party would soon end. He didn't have time to continue chatting with Julian Robertson.

Although Xia Yu still had a lot to say, there was no need to do so at this point. He had said enough and it was time to deliver the final blow.

Therefore, Xia Yu said before Julian Robertson, 'Mr. Julian, after listening to your views just now, I feel that you already have your own set of investment philosophies. You are definitely not just an ordinary employee of Kidder Peabody Securities, but at least a top stockbroker. I believe that with your help, your company must be developing very well.'

However, upon hearing Xia Yu's words, Julian Robertson gave an inexplicable expression, as if he were smiling bitterly as he shrugged his shoulders and said, 'I can only say that it's okay. I'm just a stockbroker, and I only have the right to advise on the development of the company. I can't make decisions for the company.'

Xia Yu showed an expression of surprise, blinked his eyes, hesitated for a moment, and then said, 'It seems that you are not happy at Kidder Peabody Securities?'

After saying this, Xia Yu did not wait for him to reply, but said again as if to himself, 'That's right, the helmsmen of every financial institution on Wall Street are extreme individualists, each with their own investment and business philosophy, and it is very difficult to change them. I understand how difficult it is for you!'

'Thank you!'

Julian Robertson smiled and thanked Xia Yu, looking at him with ever gentler eyes.

Xia Yu responded with a smile and asked again, 'Mr. Julian, then why don't you jump out of the current pool? With your investment philosophy and experience, if you work hard for yourself, not only will you have a more enjoyable life, you will also embrace the Pacific Ocean!'

A true friend is hard to find, and when words don't meet, there is no need to say more.

Xia Yu's previous series of attacks had left an indelible impression on Julian Robertson, and he felt quite like a bosom friend, even though the two had only met for an hour or two.

So when Xia Yu asked this question, which was for his own good, he thought about it for a moment, and since there was nothing to lose, and they were far away from New York, he opened up his heart and said, 'Mr. Xia, thank you for your concern. In fact, I also had the idea of starting my own business, and I also made an imperfect plan, but then I found that the opportunity was not yet ripe.'

'Immature? What do you mean?'

Xia Yu was not embarrassed and continued to pursue the matter.

Julian Robertson frankly stated the difficulties he faced: 'The main thing is the financial constraints. I want to start a hedge fund, but the high risk and high threshold of hedge funds will deter investors. And I don't have enough reputation on Wall Street, which is destined to make it difficult for me to gain the trust of investors and let them invest their money with me with confidence.'

Xia Yu looked startled, and after thinking for a moment, he said reassuringly, 'They don't know you. In fact, I think your investment philosophy and ability are already on par with the helmsmen of Wall Street's major funds and investment banks. It's their loss to miss out on investing in you.'

Julian Robertson's heart warmed, and he said gratefully, 'Thank you!'

Then Xia Yu pondered for a moment, as if making up his mind, and looked at Julian Robertson sharply, leaving the latter a little puzzled.

Then he heard Xia Yu say to him, 'Mr Julian, I really admire your investment philosophy. We have a rare consensus in this regard. If you want to start a business, I can give you enough financial support and pull in enough investment for you, at least 100 million US dollars!'

'And you can rest assured that I have my own business to run, and I share your beliefs, so I won't constrain you in the company's investment decisions.'

After saying this, Xia Yu paused for a moment, and then said with a smile, 'I think you will find it difficult to find another investor like me.'

After saying this, Xia Yu quietly looked at the stunned Julian Robertson.

Julian Robertson was truly stunned. He didn't expect Xia Yu to say these words, and it caught him off guard.

But when he came back to his senses and pondered Xia Yu's words over and over again, he was moved.

After the conversation with Xia Yu just now, he was very impressed with Xia Yu, and he also knew that the two of them had similar philosophies. In fact, Xia Yu's philosophy was even more advanced than his, but there was no conflict.

Someone like this was willing to support him in starting a business, and as long as there was no major change in their views, there would never be a situation where the investor and the founder split up.

For the founders or operators of some financial institutions on Wall Street, an investor like Xia Yu was perfect.

Only this kind of investor is most likely to share both the wealth and the hardships.

For hedge funds, what they fear is not occasional losses, but investors who see losses and withdraw their capital, unwilling to give fund managers another chance.

The withdrawal of investors is the biggest blow to a fund, which will greatly disrupt the fund's investment deployment, which in turn will affect the fund's overall returns, and then fall into a vicious cycle and eventually close down.

Investors like Xia Yu, who are the least likely to back out at the last minute, can give the operator the greatest support.

What's more, Xia Yu promised in person that he could bring in at least 100 million US dollars in investment.

This is a huge amount of money!

When Julian Robertson had the idea to start a business, he made a rough calculation and concluded that he could only attract less than 5 million US dollars in investment.

Xia Yu is now offering 20 times that!

Julian Robertson could not help but be moved.