Benjamin Graham

Benjamin Graham (Benjamin Graham) – well-known economist and professional investor. He is often referred to as the "father of value-based investing." (value investing). It is now widely known for its frequent references by Warren Buffett., who at one time studied under Graham at Columbia University, New York State. Buffett talks about, that Graham laid the foundations for wise investment in him, and describes him as a person, who had the greatest impact on ago life after his father. Benjamin Graham was born 8 May 1894 years in London, his real name was Grossbaum (Big tree). When Graham was one year old, his family emigrated to the United States of America. Benjamin's father opened a company in New York, importing porcelain, ceramics and antiques from Austria and Germany. When Benjamin was nine years old, his father died. Benjamin Graham's personality cemented a poverty-ridden upbringing in New York, where to survive on the street he had to use his mental abilities more, than muscles. Years of poverty, spoke Graham, “Developed my character to be serious about money, willingness to work hard for small amounts and extreme conservatism in all costs ". IN 1914 he received his bachelor's degree from Columbia University, New York State. After graduating from Columbia University, Benjamin Graham was offered teaching positions in three of its faculties: Literature, mathematics and philosophy. but …

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