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Forbes' Greatest Investing Stories is a collection of profiles that showcase how some of the most influential investors shaped the financial world. From the pioneering strategies of Benjamin Graham, founder of value investing, to Hetty Green, the first female stock picker, the book chronicles figures who have left a lasting impact on markets. The volume also highlights modern champions such as Tom Bailey of Janus Funds, Marty Whitman of the Third Avenue Value Fund, and Muriel F. Siebert, who broke gender barriers as the first woman admitted to the New York Stock Exchange. Throughout, the book offers practical investing lessons, insights into market dynamics, and stories that illustrate both triumph and caution in the realm of finance.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Business & Economics/Finance
Authors: Richard Phalon
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