Morgan Housel is a Partner at The Collaborative Fund an investment firm with a focus on supporting and investing in a shared future with an emphasis on the growth of the creative class and concepts of the collaborative economy. Also, a journalist and distinguished author, Morgan is an expert on the psychology of investing and a proficient speaker on the cognitive biases that affect individuals from reaching their financial goals. He combines his expertise in behavioural finance with leading research to explore financial markets, personal finance, and the investment industry.
Since graduating from the University of Southern California with a BA in Economics, Morgan has established himself as a leading financial journalist. Beginning his career as a columnist for The Motley Fool, a unique company which provides solutions and financial advice with the goal of creating a world that is smarter, happier, and richer. During his time as a columnist, Morgan frequently contributed to the Wall Street Journal. He was promoted to the position of Senior Analyst, Motley Fool One in 2013, a position he held until 2016. Morgan then left to become a Partner at The Collaborative Fund. In 2021, alongside his work at The Collaborative Fund, Morgan became a Board Member for Markel.
Morgan received widespread approval as the author of The Psychology of Money, an award-winning book which has been translated into 46 languages and sold over 1.8 million copies. The book contains insightful information on how people think about money and offers advice on how someone might approach financial decisions. As a two-time winner of the Best in Business Award from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers, Morgan was also the winner of the New York Times Sidney Award. Furthermore, he was a two-time finalist for the Gerald Loeb Award for Distinguished Business and Financial Journalism.
Standing out for his ability to communicate complex topics in a seamless manner, Morgan is a highly sought after speaker who has delivered speeches at more than 100 conferences in several countries. He combines insightful anecdotes with factual information to present the most relevant information on financial behaviour, in addition to discussing current market performance, leaving his audience more informed on financial matters.
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Books
The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed and Happiness
Same as Ever: Timeless Lessons on Risk, Opportunity and Living a Good Life
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Morgan Housel's speaker topics are listed below:
- The Messy World of Risk
- Today's Economy: Lessons from the Past and What They Tell Us About Tomorrow
- You Are Here
- What Other Fields Teach Us About Investing
- Why Managing Money Baffles So Many People & Why it Doesn't Have To
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"Morgan was fantastic. He did a great job of tailoring his speech to the audience" - Construction Financial Management Association, Chicago Chapter
"We received terrific feedback regarding Morgan's presentation. Our participants found his presentation impactful and insightful" - Wall Street Firm
- 2023 – Published 'Same as Ever: A Guide to What Never Changes'
- 2021 – Appointed to the Board of Directors at Markel
- 2020 – Released 'The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness'
- 2016 – Joined The Collaborative Fund as a partner
- 2013 – Promoted to Senior Analyst at Motley Fool One
- 2012 – Awarded the New York Times Sidney Award
- 2010 – Won the Best in Business Award from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers
- 2008 – Received his first Best in Business Award from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers
- 2008 – Began contributing columns to The Wall Street Journal
- 2007 – Started his career as a columnist at The Motley Fool
- 2008 – Named a two-time finalist for the Gerald Loeb Award for Distinguished Business and Financial Journalism
- 2008 – Recognised by MarketWatch as one of the 50 most influential people in financial markets
- 2005 – Graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics
