Joel Greenblatt Portfolio 2025 — Magic Formula Investing
Track Joel Greenblatt's Gotham Asset Management positions and his Magic Formula — combining earnings yield and return on capital to find cheap, quality stocks.
StyleQuantitative Value (Magic Formula)
StrategyHigh EY + High ROIC stocks
Track Record40%+ annualized 1985-1994
FundGotham Asset Management
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Magic Formula?
Greenblatt's Magic Formula ranks stocks by two factors: Earnings Yield (EBIT/Enterprise Value) and Return on Capital (EBIT/(Net Working Capital + Net Fixed Assets)). Buy the top 20-30 stocks, hold 1 year, repeat.
Does the Magic Formula still work?
Academic studies show quantitative value still outperforms over long time horizons. However, it underperformed in 2014-2021 growth bull market. Returns are showing signs of revival as rates normalize and value re-emerges.
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