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How many "types of investors" are out there? Help me expand my list

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May 14, 2026 · 17:39

I've been flipping into investing books and articles lately, and one thing I keep finding fascinating is how each author seems to propose their own archetype of investor. Every book gives you a slightly different lens.

So far I've come across:

*The Intelligent Investor – Benjamin Graham*
*The Conventional Investor – John Kay*
*The Contrarian Investor – (not sure who coined this one – anyone know?)*
*The Value Investor – (classic Graham/Buffett territory)*
*Thoughtful Investor (Basant Maheswari)*
*.......*

I'm sure I'm only scratching the surface. What other investor "types" or archetypes have you come across in your reading? Bonus points for the more obscure or unconventional ones – I'd love to hear about authors who frame things in a unique way.