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Martin S. Schwartz

b. 1945

United States Marine

Day traderHedge fund managerRacehorse owner and breeder
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About Martin S. Schwartz

Born 1945. Martin S. Schwartz is an American day trader, hedge fund manager, racehorse owner and breeder, merchant and stockbroker.

Martin S. Schwartz (Buzzy, born March 23, 1945) is a Wall Street trader who made his fortune successfully trading stocks, futures and options. He received national attention when he won the U.S. Investing Championship in 1984. Schwartz is the author of Pit Bull: Lessons from Wall Street's Champion Day Trader.

Education Graduated with a degree from Amherst College in 1967 and Received an MBA from Columbia University in 1970.

Career Schwartz served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves from 1968 to 1973 and completed his commitment with rank of captain. After working several years as a financial analyst at E. F. Hutton, Schwartz accumulated $100,000, quit the firm, and bought a seat on the American Stock Exchange where he began trading stocks options and futures.

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Important facts

Born
23 March 1945
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Day trader, hedge fund manager, racehorse owner and breeder, merchant, stockbroker
Nationality
United States
Education
Amherst College, Columbia Business School

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Martin S. Schwartz?

United States Marine

When was Martin S. Schwartz born?

Martin S. Schwartz was born on 23 March 1945.

What is Martin S. Schwartz's occupation?

Martin S. Schwartz is a day trader, hedge fund manager, racehorse owner and breeder, merchant and stockbroker.

What nationality is Martin S. Schwartz?

Martin S. Schwartz is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Martin S. Schwartz

· Wikidata: Q6776515

· DBpedia: Martin S. Schwartz

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