The Davis Dynasty: Fifty Years of Successful Investing on Wall Street

John Rothchild tells the story of three generations of the legendary Davis family, who rank among the most successful investors in the history of Wall Street. He chronicles the financial escapades of this eccentric, headstrong clan, revealing the strategies behind their success.
Praise for The Davis Dynasty "Equally relevant to the uninitiated and to those of us who have many years' experience with the Davis dynasty, Rothchild's book takes a close look at the family's remarkable success and endurance. I know that many will find it interesting to learn how, even today, Davis endeavors remain focused on the long view, guided by the strong investment philosophy and business principles that Shelby himself lived by in one of the most important periods in commercial history. " M. R. Greenberg, Chairman and CEO, American International Group, Inc. "This is really two books in one. It is the story of a rarity in the investment business: a family whose money management skills have evolved and been passed on from the patriarch to two succeeding generations. It is also a how-to book on commonsense investing. As the dot-com phase passes into history, this book provides some useful lessons on how fortunes are built and then used for constructive purpose. " Byron R. Wien, Managing Director, Morgan Stanley "This is an unusual biography, a rare gem that captures the history of one of Wall Street's greatest families.
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