[finance,zoology,quote] QotD

[piggymouse]

Блумберговские колумнисты развлекаются (via veroniq).

Hedge-Fund Guy enters an investment bank. “I wish to complain about this derivative security what I purchased not two years ago from this very boutique,'” he says.

“Ah yes, the Collateralized-Debt Obligation,”' says the Wall Street Banker. “What's wrong with him?'”

“I'll tell you what's wrong with him, my lad. He's dead, that's what's wrong with him!”

Wall Street Banker: “No, no, he's… restin'.”

Hedge-Fund Guy: “Look, matey, I know a dead derivative when I see one, and I'm looking at one right now.”

“No, no, he's not dead, he's restin'! Remarkable investment, the CDO, isn't it? Beautiful plumage!”

…

Ну, что будет дальше, все уже поняли.