Charles Brandes

Charles H. Brandes, an American investor, businessman, and philanthropist, was born.

Brandes became a disciple of Benjamin Graham's school of value investing.

Brandes founded Brandes Investment Partners, based in San Diego, California.

2007

Brandes' U.S. Value Equity fund outperformed the S&P 500 index for the past 5, 10, and 15 years.

Brandes Investments strictly follows Graham and Dodd principles outlined in "Security Analysis" and "The Intelligent Investor."

Brandes made investments in troubled mortgage and financial sectors, including Countrywide Financial, Washington Mutual, Wachovia, and Bank of America.

Brandes became among the largest institutional shareholders of Royal Bank of Scotland and General Motors.

Brandes commissioned a study on the "Falling Knives" strategy, finding that a portfolio of companies with a 60% price decline over a year gained 18% in value over three years.

2003

Brandes published a book on investment strategies titled "Value Investing Today".

Brandes made philanthropic contributions through the Tanya and Charles Brandes Foundation, including a scholarship program at San Diego Jewish Academy's Maimonides Upper School.

Brandes' personal life includes four marriages and residence in Rancho Santa Fe, San Diego County.