Morgan Housel

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.