I am a market enthusiast and part-time trader. I started writing for Seeking Alpha in 2011, and it has been a tremendous opportunity and learning experience. I have been interested in the markets since elementary school, and hope to pursue a career in the investment management industry. I have been active in the markets for several years, and am primarily focused on long/short equities. I hold a Bachelor of Science Degree from Lehigh University, where I double majored in Finance and Accounting, with a minor ...

NurPhoto / Envato Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. Shaquille O'Neal, the NBA Hall of Famer, has seen significant success off the court, largely thanks to early investments in companies like Google, Ring, Apple, and Lyft, contributing to his $500 million fortune. However, he admits that his journey to becoming a savvy investor wasn’t always smooth. "I failed many times," Shaq shared on CNBC’s Power Lunch in 2019. “From like, 19 to 26, an ...