Odey and Soros make big wins on Brexit vote

Back safe havens

Laura Dew
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Hedge funds, including prominent leave supporter Crispin Odey, have made millions from the UK's decision to leave the European Union after taking short equity positions and backing safe havens like gold ahead of the vote.

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