Investing

Meet Dr. Herbert Wertheim, the billionaire optometrist who Forbes hailed as “the greatest investor you’ve never heard of.” He quietly built a stock portfolio estimated at $4.6 billion. Affectionately known as Dr. Herbie, Wertheim has built his portfolio through traditional, time-...

In 1994, Mohnish Pabrai found himself with $1 million in savings, providing him with a war chest to invest for the first time. While at Heathrow Airport that year, he came across a book about Warren Buffett and was astonished by the Berkshire Hathaway chairman and CEO’s impressive track...

Chuck Feeney, the Irish-American tycoon behind a duty-free shopping empire, has achieved his life’s mission: giving away his $8 billion fortune while he is still alive to witness the positive impact of his philanthropy. Don’t Miss: Why Jason Calacanis and Other Silicon Valley Elites Are...

Thirteen years ago, financial titan Warren Buffett and iconic rapper Jay-Z shared the stage during an interview at the inaugural Forbes 400 Summit in Omaha, Nebraska. Little did they know that their conversation would resurface, thanks to Buffett’s intriguing remarks about the rapper. Don...

Earning money at an early age and developing wise financial habits, such as spending cautiously, saving for the future, and making investments, can have significant long-term benefits, which can set a strong foundation for economic well-being in the long run. Alexandra Fasulo had her first six...

In Benzinga’s last installment, a novel experiment was introduced where we put OpenAI's ChatGPT to the test in the world of investing. The challenge? To see if ChatGPT can design a portfolio that outperforms some of the leading U.S. equity funds. The AI had a mission to work with a...

When it comes time to picking your investments, it’s easy to be overwhelmed. There are thousands of publicly traded companies in the US and so many sectors to choose from. Index funds have made it easy to get cheap diversification. Buy a fund at low cost that gives me broad exposure to the...

Airbnb Inc.‘s initial public offering (IPO) on Dec. 10, 2020, had the hotel industry bracing for impact as the online marketplace shattered records and claimed its position as one of the most valuable IPOs in history.  Don't Miss: Why Jason Calacanis and Other Silicon Valley Elites Are...

In the realm of artificial intelligence, OpenAI’s ChatGPT has been making waves with its astounding ability to generate human-like text. Benzinga decided to put the AI to the test in an entirely new context — investing. Can ChatGPT design a portfolio that outperforms the leading U.S. equity...

Investments are broken down into broad categories called asset classes. Each asset class is defined by unique characteristics that provide investors with benefits but also come with risks. This is referred to as the risk/reward tradeoff. This means assets with more potential upside also come with...

After a $100,000 finance degree at a private university, helping manage over $5 billion at Goldman Sachs, and over 5 years of working in Finance… I’ve come across a few hard-hitting investment truths. Today I’d like to share them with you. 1. A Finance degree will teach you how...

Harvard University graduates with master’s degrees in business are passing up $300,000 salary offers to buy blue-collar businesses. @itsDanny_V took to Twitter to explain how you can follow in their footsteps. Steps To Get Started: You don't need a degree from Harvard to invest like...

From pizza delivery guy to billionaire founder, the story of Ben Francis and Gymshark is a tale of determination and innovation. Surprisingly, Francis didn't start out as a bodybuilder or fitness guru. Instead, he was just a regular guy delivering pizzas in a small English town.  Don’t...

I’ve worked in finance for 6 years and have made 100s of mistakes in that time. Here are 10 investing lessons I wish I knew when I started: 1. When to sell There are 3 reasons to sell a stock: You met your goal Fundamentals changed Found a better opportunity Notice how each relates to...

For many investors, building wealth over time stands above any other short term goal. Supported on the concepto of “buy and hold,” passive investment strategies try to mirror the market’s average returns in order to build a portfolio that yields in the long run. While a...