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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

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 : 114.29 (-2.79%)
ADS.D.DX : 180.850 (-0.18%)
NKE : 41.48 (+1.79%)
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 : 411.84 (+8.46%)
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 : 36.35 (-1.38%)
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 : 44.38 (+0.20%)
ADS.D.DX : 180.850 (-0.18%)
NKE : 41.48 (+1.79%)
UA : 5.98 (-1.16%)
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.

Everyone Is Talking About Volatility. That’s Not The Story.

Volatility isn’t the problem. The market is repricing flawed expectations, fragile ownership, and a structural shift investors haven’t caught up to yet.

The Market Isn’t Broken. Your Framework Is.

Stop predicting markets: Own structural setups where outcomes are already being forced.

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Margin Debt as a % of M2 is now at its 2nd highest level in history, just behind the Dot Com Bubble 🚨🚨 https://t.co/MOkHLc8xLV
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Cerebras $CBRS soars more than 19%, its biggest gain in history (yes, a short history) 📈📈 https://t.co/gA6sujfasW https://t.co/xCNrQbAFoD
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Tech Stock Dispersion soars to 2nd-highest level in history, just behind the Dot Com Bubble 🚨🚨 https://t.co/1QnlWgu0ov
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Leveraged Fund Short Position in SOFR (Secured Overnight Financing Rate) Futures hits an all-time high, with more than $700 Billion in Notional Exposure 🚨 🚨 https://t.co/q3wiPe24Bb
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BREAKING 🚨: ChinaChinese Real Estate Market has fallen to its lowest prices in AT LEAST the last 20 years 📉🏡 https://t.co/PoacmTmS8q
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Gold $GLD will likely form a Death Cross ☠️ tomorrow https://t.co/RfGtMlD270
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BREAKING 🚨: U.S. DebtU.S. Debt now exceeds 100% of GDP for the first time since World War 2 🤯👀 https://t.co/TpwQyanQYz
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Broadcom Insider Trading Alert 🚨 Co-Founder and Chairman Henry Samueli just dumped $250 million worth of $AVGO shares 🤯 👀 https://t.co/s7jp53uNVl
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