Chicago-based asset manager and founder with multi-decade experience in public and private markets, concentrating on value-oriented and event-driven strategies and macro portfolio construction. John H. Burbank III built firms that combine concentrated equity positions with operational engagement and board-level oversight, and frequently allocates to special situations and distressed opportunities. Active in capital formation, he maintains a track record of cross-asset allocation and philanthropic board service.
Chicago-based asset manager and founder with multi-decade experience in public and private markets, concentrating on value-oriented and event-driven strategies and macro portfolio construction. John H. Burbank III built firms that combine concentrated equity positions with operational engagement and board-level oversight, and frequently allocates to special situations and distressed opportunities. Active in capital formation, he maintains a track record of cross-asset allocation and philanthropic board service.
Combines value-driven, event-oriented investing with disciplined macro portfolio construction, favoring concentrated, high‑conviction equity positions and special-situations exposure. Seeks mispriced assets across public and private markets where operational engagement or board-level oversight can unlock value. Allocates opportunistically to distressed and catalyst‑led opportunities, balancing long-term fundamental conviction with tactical hedges and cross‑asset diversification to manage downside and compound capital over multi-year horizons.
Combines value-driven, event-oriented investing with disciplined macro portfolio construction, favoring concentrated, high‑conviction equity positions and special-situations exposure. Seeks mispriced assets across public and private markets where operational engagement or board-level oversight can unlock value. Allocates opportunistically to distressed and catalyst‑led opportunities, balancing long-term fundamental conviction with tactical hedges and cross‑asset diversification to manage downside and compound capital over multi-year horizons.
| Trades 3650 | Longs Won 1882/3650 51% | Profit Factor 4.34 |
| Profitability | Shorts Won 0/0 0% | Standard Deviation $79.8M |
| Average Win $20.23M | Best Trade (Sep 30) $2.4B | Sharpe Ratio -23.75 |
| Average Loss -$4.96M | Worst Trade (Jul 09) -$807.89M | Z-Score -4.93 (100%) |
| Commissions $0 | Avg. Trade Length 2y 2m 1w 4d | Expectancy $8.03M |
| Loss Size | 100% | 90% | 80% | 70% | 60% | 50% | 40% | 30% | 20% | 10% |
| Probability of Loss | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% | 0.01% | 1.03% |
| Consecutive Losing Trades | 3,484 | 3,136 | 2,787 | 2,439 | 2,091 | 1,742 | 1,394 | 1,045 | 697 | 348 |