School:
Wharton
Age:
65
Fun fact:
Siegel never took a course in finance or financial markets; he learned the subject on his own.
Siegel is one of the most influential teachers at one of the most recognized business schools. Siegel has dedicated his research and teaching to strategic long-term investing. He examines the state of the economy and decodes it to form investment strategies for the savvy -- yet ordinary -- investor.
Siegel's book, Stocks for the Long Run, is regarded as the Holy Grail of long-term investing. Whether you agree or disagree with his outlook, Siegel's name in the financial sector is often likened to brilliance. He is known as one of the most astute financial minds of this time.
Siegel has exuded the same passion for financial markets since he began teaching at the school in 1976. The professor has received countless teaching awards and he is consistently recognized as one of the top business school professors in the world.
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