Benjamin Graham – American economist and investor, author of Security Analysis and The Intelligent Investor. Known as the “father of value investing,” his principles shaped modern finance and deeply influenced Warren Buffett.
✨ Born in London, raised in New York after his family emigrated. 📖 Taught at Columbia University, where Buffett was one of his students. 💡 Introduced the concept of the “margin of safety” in investing. 📚 Co-authored Security Analysis with David Dodd in 1934. 🌍 Worked on Wall Street through the Great Depression, which defined his cautious style. 🖋️ Blended mathematics with market psychology. 🎭 Urged investors to think like business owners, not speculators. 📈 His concepts remain the backbone of fundamental stock analysis. 👨🏫 Believed hands-on practice outweighed pure theory. 🧮 Had a deep interest in philosophy and classical literature. 😉 Buffett famously said: “I am 85% Graham.”