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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

Alibaba Diluted Shareholders for AI. Its Insiders Just Bought the Dip

Alibaba’s insiders bought after a $10 billion AI raise, and I’m betting the returns will justify the dilution.

BABA : 118.90 (+2.23%)
Walmart Fell 9%. I’m Not Sure This Is Just a Walmart Problem

Walmart’s 9% drop may be less about a broken business and more about a consumer becoming increasingly selective with every dollar.

TGT : 163.18 (-1.66%)
NKE : 39.60 (+3.02%)
HD : 330.19 (+0.48%)
WMT : 103.09 (+0.45%)
Reddit Stock Jumped 11%. The Business Had Almost Nothing to Do With It

Reddit’s 11% jump was driven by forced index demand, but the real test for Reddit begins once those buyers are finished.

RDDT : 153.00 (-0.62%)
Nvidia’s Best Customers Have a Reason to Stop Buying So Many Nvidia Chips

Nvidia’s biggest customers are buying more of its chips while spending billions to reduce their dependence, creating a new risk for Nvidia

MSFT : 513.53 (+1.68%)
NVDA : 217.55 (-4.57%)
GOOG : 342.88 (+1.53%)
META : 578.02 (+1.21%)
AMZN : 266.43 (+3.97%)
Midterm-Year Volatility Is Coming. Prepare to Buy the Dislocation.

Late-summer volatility may create the best opportunities in stocks where the price breaks, but the catalyst and business remain intact

MSFT : 513.53 (+1.68%)
META : 578.02 (+1.21%)
AAPL : 319.70 (+1.63%)
SPCX : 141.50 (+0.45%)
NKE : 39.60 (+3.02%)
AMZN : 266.43 (+3.97%)
SpaceX Bears May Be Right On Value And Wrong On Timing

SpaceX may still be expensive, but after a 49% fall, heavy shorting and fresh operational progress, the bears may now be right on value and wrong on timing.

SPCX : 141.50 (+0.45%)
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 : 141.50 (+0.45%)
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 : 81.72 (+2.35%)
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 : 120.81 (+5.05%)
ADS.D.DX : 154.800 (+1.04%)
NKE : 39.60 (+3.02%)

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