Irving Kahn

Businessman and investment advisor

Irving Kahn - Businessman and investment advisor
Born

December 19th, 1905
119 years ago

Died

2015
10 years ago — 110 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United States

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Pioneered investment strategies and founded an investment firm. Specialized in value investing and became recognized as a leading authority in the field. Served as a professor and shared insights on investment principles. Involved with various financial education initiatives throughout a lengthy career.

Co-founded Kahn Brothers Group, Inc.

Wrote extensively on investment philosophy

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