Gregory J. Blotnick
Investor and Author in West Palm Beach, Florida, USA
Hi, I'm Gregory. I’m a Manhattan-born writer and the founder of Valiant Research LLC, an investment firm delivering hedge fund-grade market intelligence and analytics focused on the Consumer sector. With over a decade in the investment industry, I’ve held analyst and portfolio management roles at top-tier hedge funds like Citadel and Schonfeld, where I specialized in fundamental equity research.
Background
At Valiant Research, Gregory's goal is to provide independent, unbiased research to institutional investors, small businesses, and individuals. Valiant emphasizes risk management and portfolio construction in empowering clients to make informed investment decisions.
Gregory is an equity research analyst who began his career in 2009 at Doubloon Capital, followed by roles at Exis Capital and North Elm Capital. There, Gregory honed his expertise in bottom-up stock selection and a “credit approach to equity” focused on balance sheet strength and tangible asset value.
As a seasoned financial media contributor, Gregory brings a unique perspective shaped by both short-term trading and long-term fundamental investing. His work has appeared in Forbes, Fortune, Kiplinger, MarketWatch and many others. In 2025, he released "Blind Spots: A Riches to Rags Story," a memoir detailing his triumphs and setbacks in finance. The book explores flaws like overconfidence and emotional decision-making, offering lessons on ethics and self-awareness for investors and executives.
Get In Touch
When I'm not writing, I'm an avid skiier and squash player. I grew up in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where I attended Buckingham Browne & Nichols School (BB&N). Connect with me to talk writing, markets, or writing about markets.