Whitney Tilson’s Best Books & Investing Advice
Whitney Tilson is an American investor and author who has written or co-authored several books on investing and finance. Tilson started his career in finance in 1994 when he worked for the Boston Consulting Group, where he advised companies on strategic management and growth initiatives.
In 1999, Tilson co-founded T2 Partners LLC, a hedge fund that specialized in value investing. In 2011, T2 Partners merged with another fund to form Kase Capital Management, which Tilson managed until his retirement from the industry in 2017.
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In addition to best-selling books, Tilson publishes a popular newsletter to help investors capitalize on market trends. Check out his most recent article about three technologies set to change the world.
During his career as an investor, Tilson wrote or co-authored several books on finance and investing. Tilson’s writing focuses on the principles and strategies of successful investing, as well as his own experiences and insights gained during his career as an investor. His writing has been praised for its clear and accessible style, as well as its insights into the world of finance and investing.
Here’s a list of his books along with a brief summary of each:
The Art of Value Investing: How the World’s Best Investors Beat the Market
This book, co-authored by Whitney Tilson and John Heins, provides insight into the strategies and philosophies of successful value investors, including Warren Buffett, Benjamin Graham, and Joel Greenblatt. The book discusses the importance of analyzing companies, understanding the market, and managing risks.
More Mortgage Meltdown: 6 Ways to Profit in These Bad Times
Co-authored by Whitney Tilson and Glenn Tongue, this book was published in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis. It provides insights into how the mortgage industry collapsed and offers advice on how to invest in distressed assets and profit from market volatility.
Poor Charlie’s Almanack: The Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger
This book, edited by Peter Kaufman, is a collection of speeches and writings by Charlie Munger, the vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and a close friend and business partner of Warren Buffett. Whitney Tilson contributed a chapter to the book, which provides insights into Munger’s investment philosophy and life lessons.
The Art of Playing Defense: How to Get Ahead by Not Falling Behind
This book explores the idea that playing defense can be just as important as playing offense when it comes to achieving success. Tilson draws on his own experiences as a successful investor and business owner, as well as insights from other experts, to provide practical advice on how to anticipate and avoid potential pitfalls, protect your assets, and stay ahead of the curve. He discusses various strategies for risk management, including diversification, hedging, and insurance, and emphasizes the importance of discipline, patience, and humility in making sound decisions. Overall, the book provides a valuable perspective on the value of defensive thinking in a wide range of contexts, from personal finance to global politics.
Other Works by Whitney Tilson
Empire Financial Research is a financial publishing company co-founded by Whitney Tilson in 2019. The company provides research and analysis to individual investors to help them make informed investment decisions. Empire Financial Research offers several products to its subscribers, including:
- Empire Stock Investor is a monthly newsletter that offers stock investment analyses and suggestions. Whitney Tilson and Enrique Abeyta, a former Wall Street analyst and hedge fund manager, co-edit the newsletter.
- Empire Investment Report is a monthly newsletter that offers research and suggestions for buying alternative assets including commodities, cryptocurrency, and real estate. Former investment banker and private equity investor Berna Barshay edits the newsletter.
- Empire Elite Growth is a service that gives users access to a selection of small-cap growth stocks is called Empire Elite Growth. Whitney Tilson oversees the service together with his group of analysts, who thoroughly investigate each of the portfolio companies.
- Empire SPAC Investor is a monthly publication that offers analysis and suggestions for Special Purpose Companies (SPACs) to invest in.
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