Joel Greenblatt is an influential American academic, hedge fund manager, investor, and author known for his expertise in value investing. He graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and has made significant contributions to both the academic and financial communities. As the Managing Principal and Co-Chief Investment Officer of Gotham Asset Management, Greenblatt runs the firm alongside his partner, Robert Goldstein, focusing on systematic investment strategies that leverage his deep understanding of market dynamics.
In addition to his role at Gotham, Greenblatt has served as an adjunct professor at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Business, where he taught students the principles of value investing. His teaching experience has allowed him to share his knowledge and passion for investing with future finance professionals. He is also the author of several acclaimed books, including *The Little Book That Still Beats the Market*, which simplifies complex investment strategies for a wider audience.
Greenblatt’s career includes notable leadership positions, such as serving as the chairman of the board of Alliant Techsystems from 1994 to 1995 and founding the New York Securities Auction Corporation. He was also a director at Pzena Investment Management, a firm specializing in value investing and asset management for high-net-worth clients.
With a reputation for combining academic rigor with practical investment strategies, Joel Greenblatt continues to be a respected figure in the finance world, influencing both practitioners and students with his insights and teachings on value investing.