Value Investor of the Week- Edward Lampert

Edward Lampert is the founder of ESL Investment, Inc and the Chairman of Sears Holding. Lampert started ESL at the ripe age of 25 and since its inception he has managed to produce returns averaging 29%.

His investment style is very similar to the great investor Warren Buffett. He looks for established businesses with strong cash flow. He also looks for companies that have the ability to produce cash of the long haul. Unlike Mr. Buffett, he does not look at a companies management team because he believes he can influence management and implement changes. Lampert, has experience in the investing in retail.

Mr. Lampert has been compared to Mr. Buffett on numerous occasions and with a track record of successful value investing he will undoubtedly continue to be compared to Buffett in the future.