Balestra Capital
Balestra Capital is a hedge fund management institution founded by James Melcher. Balestra Capital manages Balestra Capital Partners, Balestra Income Partners, and Balestra Spectrum Partners. The fund uses a research intensive strategy to assess global macroeconomic trends and seeks to understand how macroeconomic trends will affect asset classes.
Balestra Capital Partners was founded in 1991. Since its founding, the fund has yielded 23 percent a year compared to the 13 percent return of the S&P 500. Balestra Capital Partners gained about 200% in 2007 after it bet against the sub-prime and housing market.
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Gas & Tankers Shipping Industry Leaders Presenting at Capital Link’s 19th Annual International Shipping Forum - Monday, March 31, 2025, New York City
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Senior Executives of LNG, LPG, Dry Bulk, Containers, Crude & Product Tanker Shipping Companies Presenting at Capital Link’s 14th Annual Shipping & Marine Services Forum On Tuesday, October
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REMINDER: Leading LPG, LNG, Crude and Product Shipping Companies Presenting at Capital Link’s 16th Annual International Shipping Forum
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Leading LPG, LNG, Crude and Product Shipping Companies Presenting at Capital Link’s 16th Annual International Shipping Forum
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Leading LPG, LNG, Crude and Product Shipping Companies Presenting at Capital Link’s 13th Annual New York Maritime Forum
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Leading LPG, LNG, Crude and Product Shipping Companies Presenting at Capital Link’s 15th Annual International Shipping Forum Tuesday & Wednesday, March 2 & 3, 2021
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Leading Tanker and LNG Shipping Companies Presenting at Capital Link’s 11th Annual New York Maritime Forum Tuesday, October 15, 2019 in NYC
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Reminder - Product Tanker, Crude Oil Tanker, LNG, LPG and Chemical Tankers Sector Panel Discussions With Major Shipping Company Executives
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Product Tanker, Crude Oil Tanker, LPG and LNG Sector Panel Discussions With Major Company Executives Capital Link’s 13th Annual International Shipping Forum Monday, April 1, 2019 in NYC
