
Jacob Wolinsky
Jacob is the founder and CEO of ValueWalk. What started as a hobby 10 years ago turned into a well-known financial media empire focusing in particular on simplifying the opaque world of the hedge fund world. Before doing ValueWalk full time, Jacob worked as an equity analyst specializing in mid and small-cap stocks. Jacob also worked in business development for hedge funds. He lives with his wife and five children in New Jersey. Full Disclosure: Jacob only invests in broad-based ETFs and mutual funds to avoid any conflict of interest.
Latest articles by Jacob Wolinsky
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What you need to know about investment funds
Investment funds are a valuable tool for investors, but what are they and how do they work?
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Active investing vs passive investing: What are the differences?
Advice Is active investing the best way to grow your money or should you switch to passive investing? We explain the differences between these two styles.
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How safe is NS&I?
National Savings and Investments (NS&I) is popular for its premium bonds and savings products, but how safe is NS&I?
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What are emerging markets and how do you invest in them?
Many emerging markets offer unique investment opportunities, but what are emerging markets, and how do you invest in them?
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What is Larry Page's net worth?
Larry Page is one of the richest people in the world, but how did he make his fortune and what’s his net worth today?
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What is Steve Ballmer's net worth?
Steve Ballmer was Microsoft’s CEO from 2000 to 2014, and his huge net worth comes from his position at the top of the tech company.
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What is Larry Ellison's net worth?
Larry Ellison is one of the richest people in the world, but how did he make his fortune and what’s his net worth today?
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What is Bernard Arnault's net worth?
We look into Bernard Arnault's net worth - one of the world’s richest people
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What is Jeff Bezos' net worth?
Jeff Bezos' net worth stems from his large holdings of Amazon stock, the company he founded.
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What is Mark Zuckerberg’s net worth?
Mark Zuckerberg is one of the world’s richest people, but how did he make his money?
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What is Rihanna's net worth?
Features Rihanna became the youngest self-made billionaire in 2022. Here’s how she made her money.
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What is Bill Gates's net worth?
Features Bill Gates is one of the world’s richest people, but how did he make his money?
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What is Elon Musk's net worth?
Analysis Elon Musk is the enigmatic billionaire behind Tesla, Space X and most recently, Twitter. But how did he make his fortune?
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Real estate investing 101
Real estate investing is a strategy millions use to earn extra cash and healthy returns, but profits are not guaranteed.
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What is Taylor Swift's net worth?
She is one of the world’s most successful musicians, but what is Taylor Swift's net worth?
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What is Ed Sheeran’s net worth?
Ed Sheeran has made a fortune as a singer-songwriter and the majority of his net worth comes from his interests in the music industry.
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What is Cristiano Ronaldo's net worth?
Cristiano Ronaldo made a name for himself in football, but he’s also an accomplished investor and businessman.
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What is Michael Jordan's net worth?
Michael Jordan made a name for himself in basketball, but he’s also an accomplished investor and businessman.
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What is a reverse stock split?
Companies might undertake a reverse stock split to boost their share prices. We look at what this means for investors.
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What is a derivative?
Glossary We explain what derivatives are and how they work.
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Put option
Glossary A put option gives someone the right to sell something, often shares, but how can you use them in your portfolio?
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I wish I knew what options were, but I’m too embarrassed to ask
Videos Traders who want to profit from short-term moves often use options, but what is an option and how do they work?
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Puts and calls
Glossary A 'put' give you the right to sell a share at a pre-determined price, a 'call' gives you the right to buy them.
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What is Warren Buffett’s net wealth?
Features Warren Buffett is one of the world’s richest people. But how did he make his money?
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