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The Paranoid Russian Jew Approach to Investing – Ep 250

April 11, 2025

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When asked about his money manager, our long-term client Ed, who became a dear friend, proudly stated, “My money is managed by a paranoid Russian Jew.” This perfectly sums up our approach to investing.

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WHO AM I: Vitaliy Katsenelson is the CEO of Investment Management Associates (IMA) in 2012. Forbes Magazine called him “The New Benjamin Graham.” He’s written for publications including Financial Times, Barron’s, Institutional Investor, and Foreign Policy.

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