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Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry

Top 5 of 2024: #4: Ricky Sandler - EP.414

Dec 31, 2024
Join Ricky Sandler, CEO and chief investment officer at Eminence Capital, as he shares insights from his 30-year journey in long-short equity investing. He discusses the evolution of investment strategies amidst changing market dynamics and the importance of firm culture. Ricky emphasizes the blend of quantitative analysis with fundamental research and illustrates how adaptive thinking can lead to success. He also reflects on parenting philosophies, personal growth, and the balance between competition and well-being, all while navigating a dynamic financial landscape.
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  • Ricky Sandler emphasizes the importance of adapting investment strategies over his 30-year career to thrive in changing market conditions.
  • At Eminence Capital, a collaborative and supportive culture is prioritized, believing it leads to more rational investment decisions and lower turnover.

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Ricky Sandler's Investment Journey

Ricky Sandler shares his 30-year career in investing, emphasizing the evolution of his strategies in response to market changes. He recounts the transition from a mixed upbringing in finance, influenced by his father, to his early decision to pursue investing over law. His initial role in a hedge fund offered a robust learning platform, fostering his passion for analyzing businesses. This foundational experience motivated him to co-found Eminence Capital in his mid-20s, marking the beginning of a successful investment firm that now manages $7 billion across various strategies.

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