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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Capital Link Shipping Sectors Webinar Series - December 2025
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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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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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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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16 Companies to Participate in Capital Link’s Corporate Presentation Series
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13 Companies to Participate at Capital Link’s Corporate Presentation Series
