About the site

About the site

Mercurius FiliusMercuriusFilius.com – is the personal online publication of the anonymous investor known by the pseudonym of "Mercurius Filius" (Latin: "Son of Mercury"), featuring commentary, financial education, economic and investment analysis, research, and other related content.


About the investor, known as Mercurius Filius: He is an investor and financier, with decades of experience (30+ years), including senior leadership roles in business and finance, and membership on various boards.

He oversees firm-level investment, and actively manages a private portfolio.

He is head of a boutique private equity firm; and principal of his family office, a multi-generation Single Family Office (SFO), with global focus.

He is currently chairman of the investment committee; (prior) head of real estate; and (prior) portfolio manager of L/S equity portfolio.

Roles have included Chief Executive, Chairman, and Managing Director (MD) level roles; with decades of business / finance related industry experience.

Investments may include equity markets (e.g. stock), private equity, real estate, and/or other asset classes / alternatives.

Focus tends to involve market opportunities; often with critical analysis and deep independent research into the underlying company, management, business-model, fundamentals, and market conditions.

Content is by Mercurius Filius, or by staff at his direction; and is intended as informal, with a desire to educate and inform others.

Anonymous for privacy, as to mitigate name/surname recognition.

Location(s): New York and Florida.


Disclaimer: Readers are responsible for their own financial and investment decisions. Nothing should be taken as advice or direction. Content is intended as financial education and/or opinion, and not financial advice.


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