John Hussman
John Hussman is a renowned economist, hedge fund manager, and philanthropist, best known as the President of Hussman Strategic Advisors and Portfolio Manager of the Hussman Funds. He is widely respected for his value-conscious, risk-managed investment philosophy and for his highly accurate warnings ahead of the 2000 dot-com crash and the 2008 global financial crisis. In addition to managing assets, Hussman is recognized for his widely read weekly market commentaries, which provide in-depth analysis of market cycles, valuation models, economic theory, and systemic financial risks. Earlier in his career, he served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Economics and International Finance at the University of Michigan, contributing to academic research on market efficiency and information economics. Today, Hussman is frequently cited in financial media as a leading voice on macroeconomic risk, investment strategy, and long-term wealth preservation.
John Hussman Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Principal Shareholder and Sole Owner
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Professor of Economics and International Finance
Academic History
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Ph.D., Economics and International Finance
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Master of Education and Social Policy, Education
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B.A., Economics
NOTABLE MARKET CALLS
John Hussman is widely recognized for his prescient warnings ahead of major financial downturns, including the 2000 dot-com crash and the 2008 global financial crisis.
Leveraging his proprietary “Market Climate” framework, Hussman actively adjusts portfolio exposures and hedges to navigate shifting market valuations, cycles, and systemic risks.
His contrarian, data-driven approach has made him one of the most closely followed voices in risk-managed investing.
MEDIA PRESENCE & COMMENTARY
Hussman is a respected commentator and is frequently cited across leading financial media outlets such as Bloomberg, Business Insider, Yahoo! Finance, The Wall Street Journal, and InvestmentNews.
He is best known for his widely read weekly market commentaries, which provide in-depth analysis of valuation metrics, market cycles, and economic risks.
Beyond finance, Hussman has also authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed research articles on autism and genetics, published in journals including Molecular Autism, Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, Neurogenetics, and Annals of Human Genetics.
PHILANTHROPY
Through the Hussman Foundation, Hussman is an active philanthropist supporting medical research, education, autism awareness and treatment, and global humanitarian initiatives.
He also founded the Hussman Institute for Human Genomics, a leading research center dedicated to advancing genetic and medical science.
His philanthropic efforts extend to funding autism treatment, disease eradication programs, global health initiatives, literacy projects, and education opportunities in developing countries—reflecting his deep commitment to improving lives worldwide.