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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Container, Dry Bulk, Gas (LNG/LPG) & Tanker Shipping Industry Leaders Presenting at Capital Link’s 17th Annual New York Maritime Forum – Tuesday, October 14, 2025, New York City
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REMINDER: 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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REMINDER: 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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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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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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Shipping: State of Play & What Lies Ahead
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Shipping: State of Play & What Lies Ahead
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UPDATE – Capital Link Shipping Sectors Webinar Series - December 2024 - Dry Bulk, Container, Product Tanker, Crude Tanker, LPG, LNG Shipping
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Capital Link Shipping Sectors Webinar Series - December 2024 - Dry Bulk, Container, Product Tanker, Crude Tanker, LPG, LNG Shipping
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16 Companies to Participate in Capital Link’s Corporate Presentation Series
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REMINDER - Leading LNG, LPG, Crude and Product Tanker Companies Presenting at Capital Link’s 14th Annual New York Maritime Forum September 21, 2022 in NYC
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Leading LNG, LPG, Crude and Product Tanker Companies Presenting at Capital Link’s 14th Annual New York Maritime Forum September 21, 2022 in NYC
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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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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
