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Jim Osman

Jim Osman

Jim Osman is the Founder and CEO of The Edge Group, a global leader in special situations and spinoff investing. With over 35 years of experience in equity markets, Jim specializes in identifying structural alpha through corporate events, including spinoffs, breakups, and capital allocation shifts. He is a Senior Contributor at Forbes and writes regularly for Barchart, with a focus on uncovering mispriced opportunities driven by forced selling and market dislocations. Jim has built one of the most comprehensive datasets on global spinoffs, covering over 5,000 transactions across the U.S. and Europe and the rest of the world.

His book “Price Catalysts: Proven strategies for spotting profitable stock investments,” was published by Harriman House in 2025. 

Jim pursued Investment Management at The London Business School, reflecting his commitment to excellence. Alongside his professional achievements, he enjoys a fulfilling personal life as a devoted husband and father of two. Additionally, Jim’s dedication extends to his passion for competing in triathlons at Ironman and Half Ironman distances, showcasing his tenacity and drive beyond the financial realm.

Most Recent Stories

SpaceX Is Back at Its IPO Price. Here Is When I Would Buy It.

SpaceX is finally getting interesting, but I would wait for stronger Starlink economics, lockup-driven selling and a price closer to $100 before buying.

SPCX : 123.99 (-5.43%)
Netflix Is Losing Viewers To The World Cup. That May Be The Wrong Measure Of The Business.

Netflix’s real test is not whether the World Cup temporarily hurts viewing but whether pricing, advertising growth, and margins remain intact.

NFLX : 68.95 (-7.26%)
While Investors Chase AI, Hidden Value Is Forming Somewhere Else

While investors chase the obvious AI story, the real edge may be forming in overlooked structural situations where forced selling, wrong ownership, and catalysts still matter.

Why I’m Buying Nike After Warning About Its Relevance Problem

Nike’s relevance problem is now obvious, but at $45 I think the market is pricing it as permanent when it may simply be a fixable reset.

LULU : 116.33 (-2.07%)
ADS.D.DX : 182.150 (+0.90%)
NKE : 43.76 (-1.82%)
The Crowd Isn’t Wise. The Few Are.

The crowd creates the market, but the edge usually belongs to the few who understand why the price exists.

SpaceX IPO Demand Is Huge. That May Be The Warning.

A great company does not always make a great entry point, and SpaceX may be the ultimate test of whether investors are buying edge or just access.

TSLA : 380.84 (-2.61%)
Applebee’s and IHOP Owner Dine Brands Looks Ripe For A Buyout

Dine Brands has already rallied on activist pressure, but with Applebee’s and IHOP still trading below their strategic value, private equity could be the next catalyst.

DIN : 35.91 (-1.24%)
Campbell’s Isn’t Cheap - It’s Trapped

Campbell’s isn’t cheap—it's mispriced until something forces change.

Nike’s Real Problem Isn’t Sales: It’s Relevance

The real risk isn’t buying the wrong business; it’s missing when the right one starts to drift.

PYPL : 56.56 (-0.30%)
ADS.D.DX : 182.150 (+0.90%)
NKE : 43.76 (-1.82%)
UA : 7.28 (+2.68%)
The Market Isn’t Pricing War. It’s Pricing What Comes After

Markets aren’t reacting to war; they’re repricing what the war forces to break.

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Retail investors have poured $320 million into SpaceX $SPCX this month—by far the most of any individual stock 🚀 https://t.co/DiTCixpPal
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Mass Panic on Wall Street after Jim Cramer says Futures are breaking their Monday morning red pattern 🤯 👀 https://t.co/xj1YI3mKDv
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Hyperscaler Free Cash flow will turn negative by next year 🚨 🚨 https://t.co/OCZmgtpeDh
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95% of investors have no idea what they're investing in, says Michael Burry 🚨 🚨 https://t.co/XlZnApNwG3
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Crude Oil only has 43 days of supply left in the U.S., the lowest inventory in 45 years 🚨 🚨 https://t.co/Pxo6W3xbOI
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Stocks vs. Housing Performance since the 1970s 🚨 https://t.co/uzMndGT6VW
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"When $IBM acts like a penny stock, something is wrong." Well said 🫡 https://t.co/xBqQG4TNgr
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