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Michael Kramer

Michael Kramer

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Michael Kramer is the Founder of Mott Capital Management. His unique investment philosophy centers on seeking investment opportunities influenced by everyday activities and by observing new trends and products that are popular or trending towards popularity. Kramer runs the Mott Capital's actively managed long-only Thematic Growth Portfolio with more than a 3-year GIPS-compliant track record. He also created “Reading the Markets,” an exclusive subscription offering on Seeking Alpha’s marketplace which identifies global-macro and stock-specific opportunities to make money. Prior to starting Mott Capital, he began his career in high-risk trading environments, trading US and International equities. His trading skills and comprehensive financial analysis of public companies have given him a unique perspective on investing, which stands out from analysts who only look at top-line numbers. Additionally, he pays particular attention to finding new generational themes and trends in society. He devotes a significant part of his research to global macroeconomics and central bank policies that impact financial markets.

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INVESTING PHILOSOPHY & EXPERTISE


EARLY CAREER

  • Prior to MCM, he spent the previous 7 years working as a domestic and international equity trader.

  • He was responsible for handling trades in some of the most illiquid equities, and had experience trading in some of the most exotic foreign markets.

  • After a ten-year-long career working as a buy-side domestic and international equity trader, he began to build Mott Capital Management.


MORE ABOUT KRAMER

  • He started following the market when he was 16 years old in 1994, when he was a sophomore at Manhasset High School. 

  • He has always had an interest in finding and investing in exciting growth companies.

  • He financed the majority of his undergraduate education by investing in equities.


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