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Jim Osman

Jim Osman

With over 30 years of expertise in fundamental Spinoff, Special Situations, and Activist Ideas, Jim offers invaluable insights. He not only helps partners uncover investment opportunities but also focuses on aligning these ideas with the unique requirements of money managers' investment strategies. In today's dynamic market landscape, where valuation alone doesn't guarantee returns, Jim's expertise adds a layer of intelligence to enhance capital growth.

Jim pursued Investment Management at The London Business School, reflecting his commitment to excellence. Alongside his professional achievements, he enjoys a fulfilling personal life as a devoted husband and father of two. Additionally, Jim's dedication extends to his passion for competing in triathlons at Ironman and Half Ironman distances, showcasing his tenacity and drive beyond the financial realm.

Most Recent Stories

The Market Just Pulled Back. Here Is How To Protect Gains And Reset Risk

Investors panic during pullbacks because they react to emotion instead of structure. This piece shows how to protect gains, reset risk, and turn volatility into opportunity.

Missed The AI Trade? The Next Wave Of Alpha Is Hidden In Structure

After the AI boom, real opportunity has shifted from hype to structure—spinoffs, breakups, and corporate simplifications are now where the next alpha is being built.

SOLV : 80.92 (-1.18%)
SOLS : 48.32 (-0.92%)
GEV : 688.35 (+1.03%)
The Anatomy Of A Bubble — And Why The Next One Won’t Look Like The Last

The next market bubble isn’t emotional; it’s structural, built into the code investors now trust more than their judgment.

If You Think AI’s A Bubble, You’re Already Late

The real AI opportunity is already underway while skeptics are still arguing about bubbles.

MSFT : 475.25 (+0.09%)
CSCO : 77.99 (-0.33%)
INTC : 37.49 (-0.05%)
NOW : 777.65 (+1.63%)
AMZN : 223.17 (+0.28%)
UNH : 336.41 (-1.37%)
GE : 299.55 (-0.48%)
When The Market Structure Breaks: How To Survive The Next Phase

The market is shifting from story to structure. Liquidity, leverage, and belief are breaking down, and only disciplined investors who prepare, not predict, will own the next cycle.

Everyone’s a Genius In A Bull Market - Until The Structure Shifts

Bull markets breed confidence, but structure decides who keeps it. When liquidity, rates, and incentives shift, only disciplined investors with process—not luck—stay standing.

Where Quiet Breakups Make Loud Money

When complexity splits into focused businesses, the market finally sees value - spinoffs are the repeatable source of mispriced change and outsized returns.

CON : 19.80 (-0.40%)
LEN : 117.90 (-1.53%)
ILMN : 131.52 (-2.52%)
WDC : 172.64 (+0.35%)
ECG : 89.08 (-0.55%)
MRP : 31.24 (-1.26%)
AMTM : 29.01 (-1.16%)
MDU : 19.54 (-0.10%)
The Market Isn’t Lagging - It’s Distorted: Why Investors Must Stop Treating the S&P as the Economy’s Crystal Ball

The market no longer predicts the economy. It mirrors liquidity and flows, and the only edge now is exploiting distortions where they break.

When Bull Markets Make You Feel Invincible: Why Discipline Wins

The real winners in markets are not the boldest during bull runs but the disciplined investors who manage risk when they feel strongest.

NVDA : 176.97 (+0.39%)
Follow The Money: Insider Clusters That Signal Conviction

Clusters matter because they raise the stakes. When leadership teams step in as a group, they’re risking not just dollars but credibility.

WDC : 172.64 (+0.35%)
PHIN : 58.06 (+0.48%)
HOLN.Z.IX : 77.130 (+1.59%)
AMRZ : 56.49 (+0.14%)

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