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Tobias Carlisle

Critic · DISC type C
Principal at Acquirers Funds LLC
📍 Palos Verdes Peninsula, California, United States

Tobias Carlisle is the founder and Principal of Acquirers Funds®, a deep-value investment firm. An author of several books on investing, including "The Acquirers Multiple" and "Deep Value, " he transitioned from a career as a corporate lawyer to become a prominent figure in quantitative and value investing. People describe him as having an independence of mind and being a tough negotiator.

Originally from Australia, Tobias hosts "The Acquirers Podcast" and co-hosts "Value: After Hours, " where he discusses investment strategies and market trends. He frequently speaks about his process of finding undervalued stocks, shareholder activism, and buyouts. He is a prolific writer, viewing it as essential to fully understanding complex investment topics.

Tobias began his career as a mergers and acquisitions lawyer in Australia after graduating from The University of Queensland with degrees in Law and Business.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Principal
Job Level
Senior
Location
Palos Verdes Peninsula, California, United States
Personality Overview

How Tobias shows up

Objective Thinker
Critic
Negotiator

Unless the value is proven by data, they are unlikely to value fancy features. They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often. It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms.

Priorities

Topics Tobias cares about

Deep Value Investing
This is the core of his professional identity. He has written multiple books on the topic and manages his funds based on this specific philosophy.
Quantitative Strategies
His investment approach, particularly "The Acquirer's Multiple, " is based on systematic, data-driven stock screening and quantitative value principles.
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Career

Work history

2-2010
Principal
Acquirers Funds LLC
9-2008 - 2-2010
Analyst
Trojan Investment Management
2-2006 - 9-2008
General Counsel
PIPE Networks Limited
10-2003 - 2-2006
Lawyer / Associate
Minter Ellison
4-2000 - 10-2003
Lawyer / Legal Research Clerk
Corrs Chambers Westgarth
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1997 - 2001
Bachelor of Laws
The University of Queensland
1997 - 1999
Bachelor of Business (Management)
The University of Queensland
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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