People

Marc Faber

Marc Faber

Formal First Name
Marc
Nick Name
Dr. Doom
Dates
1946 - present

Marc Faber is the Publisher and Editor of The Gloom Boom & Doom Report, a widely-followed monthly newsletter which highlights unusual investment opportunities around the world. He is most famous for advising his readers to sell stocks before the 1987 Black Monday market crash. A renowned investment analyst, economic historian, and entrepreneur, Dr. Faber serves as a director and advisor to a number of investment funds focusing on emerging and frontier markets. He has also published a number of books that have been translated into Japanese, Korean, Thai, and German.

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Academic History

  • Dr. Faber was born in Zurich, Switzerland
  • He is well-known for his contrarian approach to investment.
  • He is a frequent speaker at investment seminars.
  • He is also a regular contributor to numerous leading financial publications around the world.
  • He has appeared as a guest on Real Vision.