Jim Cramer

Jim Cramer is a Harvard Law graduate who, after a brief law career, worked for Goldman Sachs before founding his own hedge fund, Cramer Berkowitz. The fund had exceptional performance during the 1990s bull market. In 1996, he co-founded TheStreet, an online financial news and commentary site. He joined CNBC in 2005 to host "Mad Money with Jim Cramer," which became one of the most-watched financial programs on American television. Known for his theatrical style, sound effects, and rapid-fire stock analysis, Cramer has become the most prominent face of retail stock investing in the US. His recommendations have measurable short-term market impact — a phenomenon sometimes called the "Cramer Effect" — though academic research on the long-term performance of his picks is mixed. Despite criticism, his show maintains high viewership and he remains one of the most influential financial media figures in the world.