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The Icahn Screener
"The CEO's job is to maximize shareholder value."
— Carl Icahn
Carl Icahn's Philosophy
Carl Icahn is an activist investor who seeks companies trading below their true value. Unlike other investors who wait for change, Icahn forces change by acquiring large stakes and demanding board representation.
Key Principles
- Asset Value: Buy companies worth more than their stock price
- Activism: Force management to unlock shareholder value
- Change Catalyst: Look for companies that need shaking up
- Cash Rich: Prefer companies with cash on balance sheet
- Stubborn Persistence: Willing to fight long battles
💡 Did You Know?
Icahn's famous battles include Yahoo, Motorola, and Apple. His investment in Netflix in 2012 returned over 1,000% when he sold in 2015.
Example Results
Companies matching Icahn's criteria (for educational purposes only)
📚 Educational Data
Updated: Delayed data for learning purposes
| Company | Ticker | P/B | Cash | Issues | Potential |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Semiconductors |
INTC | 0.8 | $25B | Behind in AI chips | High |
| Bristol-Myers Pharmaceuticals |
BMY | 0.9 | $12B | Patent cliffs | Moderate |
| Western Digital Data storage |
WDC | 0.7 | $2B | Cyclical downturn | High |