Jacob Wolinsky
Jacob is an entrepreneur, hedge-fund expert and the founder and CEO of ValueWalk.
What started as a hobby in 2011 morphed into a well-known financial media empire focusing in particular on simplifying the opaque world of the hedge fund.
Before devoting all his time to ValueWalk, Jacob worked as an equity analyst specialising 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.
Jacob only invests in broad-based ETFs and mutual funds to avoid any conflict of interest that could arise from buying individual stocks.
Latest articles by Jacob Wolinsky
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What is Cristiano Ronaldo's net worth?
Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo’s net worth comes from an illustrious sporting career, sponsorships, business ventures and the CR7 brand
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What is Taylor Swift's net worth?
Taylor Swift’s net worth comes from her ongoing Eras Tour and music royalties, making her the world’s richest female musician
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What is Ed Sheeran’s net worth?
Ed Sheeran’s net worth comes from his influential music career and several business ventures, including a stake in Premier League club Ipswich Town FC
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What is Donald Trump’s net worth?
Donald Trump’s net worth has been boosted by a surge in Trump Media shares following his second presidential election win. Here’s a look at what fuels his growing fortune
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What is Bernard Arnault's net worth?
We look into Bernard Arnault's net worth – how did he make his billions?
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Is NS&I safe?
National Savings and Investments (NS&I) is popular for its Premium Bonds and savings products. But how safe is it?
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What is Michael Jordan’s net worth?
Legendary basketball player Michael Jordan’s net worth comes from his high-flying NBA victories, brand endorsements and lucrative investments
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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 Warren Buffett’s net worth?
Features Warren Buffett is one of the world’s richest people. But how did he make his money?
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What is Bill Gates' net worth?
Features Bill Gates is more than the man behind Microsoft. What is Bill Gates' net worth and how did he make his money?
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Who is the richest woman in the world?
Analysis Francoise Bettencourt Meyers is the richest woman in the world. What is she known for and how did she make her billions?
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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 Rihanna's net worth?
Features Rihanna's net worth came mainly from her music in her early days of fame. Now, she's an actress and has her own cosmetics brand. So, how much is she worth?
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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 Page's net worth?
As one of the masterminds behind Google, what is Larry Page’s net worth?
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What is Larry Ellison's net worth?
What is Larry Ellison’s net worth and how did he make his fortune?
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How to be mortgage-ready by the time interest rates start to drop
The Bank of England is making its next base rate decision next month. Rates are expected to drop this summer. Here’s how to be mortgage-ready before interest rates fall
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Can a green mortgage help you beat rising interest rates?
Advice A green mortgage could help you lower your mortgage cost and reduce your bills. We explain why and how they work.
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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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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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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 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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