Michael Kramer
Michael Kramer is the Founder of Mott Capital Management. His unique investment philosophy centers on seeking investment opportunities influenced by everyday activities and by observing new trends and products that are popular or trending towards popularity. Kramer runs the Mott Capital's actively managed long-only Thematic Growth Portfolio with more than a 3-year GIPS-compliant track record. He also created “Reading the Markets,” an exclusive subscription offering on Seeking Alpha’s marketplace which identifies global-macro and stock-specific opportunities to make money. Prior to starting Mott Capital, he began his career in high-risk trading environments, trading US and International equities. His trading skills and comprehensive financial analysis of public companies have given him a unique perspective on investing, which stands out from analysts who only look at top-line numbers. Additionally, he pays particular attention to finding new generational themes and trends in society. He devotes a significant part of his research to global macroeconomics and central bank policies that impact financial markets.
Michael Kramer Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Creator and Author
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Founder and CEO
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Creator and Contributor
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Contributing Writer
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Analyst
Academic History
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M.S., Investment Management
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Dual B.S., Finance and Management
INVESTING PHILOSOPHY & EXPERTISE
He is a former buy-side trader, analyst, and portfolio manager with over 30 years of experience tracking market fundamentals.
He focuses on long-only macro themes and studies trends and unusual options activities to identify long-term thematic growth opportunities.
In addition to fundamental analysis, Kramer also incorporates technical and options market analysis into his research.
At Reading the Markets, he helps a devoted following of members to better understand what is driving trading and where the market is likely heading, both the short and long-term.
He also serves as a fundamental writer for Investopedia, analyzing stocks and market news that is helpful for everyday investors to make short and long-term investment decisions.
He is a contributor to TheStreet and Seeking Alpha.
EARLY CAREER
Prior to MCM, he spent the previous 7 years working as a domestic and international equity trader.
He was responsible for handling trades in some of the most illiquid equities, and had experience trading in some of the most exotic foreign markets.
After a ten-year-long career working as a buy-side domestic and international equity trader, he began to build Mott Capital Management.
MORE ABOUT KRAMER
He started following the market when he was 16 years old in 1994, when he was a sophomore at Manhasset High School.
He has always had an interest in finding and investing in exciting growth companies.
He financed the majority of his undergraduate education by investing in equities.
MEDIA & APPEARANCES
He has been featured or interviewed at Fox Business, Morningstar, Barron's, Harvest, Forbes, and more.