Investment cat
In a 2012 portfolio stock valuation challenge by The Observer, Jill Insley's pet cat, Orlando, outperformed a team of professional investors. [5] [6] [7] In reaction, Insley wrote "My cat is a genius." [8]
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| Citizenship | United Kingdom |
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| Website | insleymedia |
Jill Insley is a financial journalist for The Sunday Times writing for Question of Money. [1] [2] [3]
In a 2012 portfolio stock valuation challenge by The Observer, Jill Insley's pet cat, Orlando, outperformed a team of professional investors. [5] [6] [7] In reaction, Insley wrote "My cat is a genius." [8]
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