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Carl Icahn is an American billionaire investor, businessman, and philanthropist known for his aggressive investing style and corporate activism. Born on February 16, 1936, in Queens, New York City, Icahn has become one of the most influential figures in the world of finance. Here are some notable quotes attributed to him:
”In life and business, there are two cardinal sins: the first is to act precipitously without thought and the second is to not act at all.”
”I look at companies as businesses, while Wall Street analysts look for quarterly earnings performance. I buy assets and potential productivity. Wall Street buys earnings, so they miss a lot of things that I see in certain situations.”
”The goal is to make money, not look for excitement.”
”You learn in this business: If you want a friend, get a dog.”
”The main thing is that you have to be willing to take some risk. You can’t get a big reward without taking some risk.”
”You have to stay humble when you’re dealing with the markets. You can’t ever believe that you’re so smart that the market is always wrong. It’s smarter than you are.”
”I think what boards are afraid of is acknowledging that they’re not doing a good job. I think directors’ pay has gone up. But you know, it’s like the old thing about how much do I have to pay you to do nothing.”
”I am not a fan of overly generous severance agreements. They often amount to just windfalls for the executive who failed and are a far cry from the pay-for-performance models that are now becoming more common for workers lower down the corporate ladder.”
These quotes reflect Icahn’s bold approach to investing, his emphasis on taking calculated risks, and his skepticism toward conventional wisdom in finance and corporate governance.