The Education of a Value Investor

What is the outcome of a lunch between a young investment banker on Wall Street and Warren Buffett, after the banker spends a large sum? Become a true value investor. In his gripping personal account, Guy Spier shares his journey from Harvard MBA to hedge fund manager. However, his journey was far from straightforward. Spier discloses his transformation from a Gordon Gekko wannabe, driven by greed, to an astute investor who achieves success without compromising his morals. His path mirrors that of the thousands who flock to Wall Street each year with their gleaming diplomas, dreaming of becoming the King of Wall Street. Yet, Spier came to realize just in time that the true King was living 1,500 miles away in Omaha, Nebraska. With determination, Spier charted his own course and learned crucial lessons along the way, including the significance of mentors and partners in long-term success on Wall Street, the potential pitfalls of a top-notch education, the true beginning of learning once