Gerald M. Loeb
Gerald M. Loeb | |
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| Born | Gerald Martin Loeb July 24, 1899 |
| Died | April 13, 1974 (aged 74) |
| Occupation(s) | Stockbroker, Investment banker |
| Years active | 1921–1974 |
| Employer | E.F. Hutton & Co. |
| Known for | Wall Street Trader, author |
Gerald Martin Loeb (July 24, 1899 – April 13, 1974) was a founding partner of E.F. Hutton & Co., a renowned Wall Street trading and brokerage firm. He was the author of the books The Battle For Investment Survival and The Battle For Stock Market Profits. Loeb promoted a view of the market as too risky to hold stocks for the long term, in contrast to well-known value investors. He also created the Gerald Loeb Award, given annually for excellence in various categories of financial journalism.