Gwen Hofmeyr on Her Book, The Halfwit Crustacean

Gwen Hofmeyr discussed her book, The Halfwit Crustacean: Inside the Mind of a First-Year Investor, at MOI Global’s Meet-the-Author Forum.

Gwen is as an analyst at Folly Partners, the family office of Andrew Wilkinson and Chris Sparling, the founders of Tiny.

Research director Alex Gilchrist hosts MOI Global’s Meet-the-Author Forum. The event brings together members and a select group of book authors in the pursuit of worldly wisdom. We are delighted to have an opportunity to inspire your reading.

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About the book:

The Halfwit Crustacean is a book about Gwen Hofmeyr’s investment beginnings, as she recounts all her most embarrassing mistakes made during her first year as a budding investor. From costly micro-trades to a fortunate kiss from Lady Luck, The Halfwit Crustacean provides an unorthodox look into the chaos of the retail investing world.

“Gwen’s gripping and down-to-earth account of her beginnings as an investor contains a glimpse into the mindset of a highly self-aware, talented investor. By revisiting mistakes and examining forthrightly what went wrong, Gwen takes us on a journey that is bound to make each of us a better investor. The reader will find the lessons contained in this book to be invaluable. A must read for anyone looking to learn and grow as an investor!” –John Mihaljevic, CFA