Keith McCullough
Keith McCullough is the Founder and CEO of Hedgeye Risk Management, a leading independent provider of investment research, financial media, and macro risk management strategies for institutional and high-net-worth investors worldwide. Since founding Hedgeye in 2008, McCullough has championed transparency in financial markets and developed proprietary, data-driven macro models to help clients navigate global market volatility. With more than 25 years of experience in hedge fund management and macro trading, he built a strong track record at Carlyle-Blue Wave Partners, Magnetar Capital, Falconhenge Partners, and Dawson-Herman Capital Management. A frequent commentator on Bloomberg, CNBC, and Fox Business, McCullough has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, and other top-tier publications. He is also the author of Diary of a Hedge Fund Manager, which offers candid insights into the realities of hedge fund investing and practical lessons for both professional traders and retail investors.
Keith McCullough Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Co-Founder and CEO
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Managing Director
Academic History
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B.A., Economics
McCullough founded Hedgeye to provide transparent, conflict-free quantitative macro research, challenging traditional Wall Street narratives.
He produces extensive written macro research and hosts “The Macro Show” weekday mornings, along with “The Call @ Hedgeye,” featuring the firm’s 40+ analyst team sharing their top long and short stock ideas.
He also publishes The Global Macro Grind, a weekly report offering a comprehensive overview of global markets and Hedgeye’s macro themes, and hosts the acclaimed interview series “Real Conversations” with leading investors, strategists, and thinkers.
MEDIA & PUBLICATIONS
McCullough is a frequent financial commentator and contributor across major media outlets.
He regularly appears on CNN, Fox Business, CNBC, and Bloomberg TV, and has been featured in Business Insider, MoneyShow, The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, and Investopedia.
In 2024, he released the practical eBook Master The Market, sharing his repeatable, process-driven approach to investing.