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> Leopold Aschenbrenners AI-focused hedge fund, Situational Awareness, lost around $35 billion in weeks after leveraged bets on AI stocks turned sour. Despite the sharp losses, the 25-year-old fund manager is seeking fresh capital from existing backers. The episode highlights the risks of concentrated portfolios, heavy leverage and conviction-driven investing. Listen to this article in summarized format Listen Loading....

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- **来源**：Hacker News：AI 热帖
- **分类**：行业
- **发布时间**：2026-09-11 21:25（北京时间）
- **原文**：[打开原文](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/us-stocks/wall-street-guide/25-year-old-hedge-fund-manager-who-lost-35-billion-in-a-month-eyes-fresh-capital-after-ai-stock-selloff/articleshow/133147747.cms?from=mdr)