William O'Neil

William O'Neil
William O'Neil in 2018
Born(1933-03-25)March 25, 1933
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedMay 28, 2023(2023-05-28) (aged 90)
EducationSouthern Methodist University
Occupations
  • Businessman
  • investor
Years active1958–2023
Known for
  • Founder of William O'Neil + Co. Incorporated
  • Founder and chairman of Investor's Business Daily
  • Founder of O'Neil Data Systems, Inc.

William Joseph O'Neil (March 25, 1933 – May 28, 2023) was an American businessman, stockbroker and writer. He founded the stock brokerage firm William O'Neil & Co. Inc in 1963 and the business newspaper Investor's Business Daily in 1984. O'Neil was the author of the books How to Make Money in Stocks, 24 Essential Lessons for Investment Success and The Successful Investor among others, and is the creator of the CAN SLIM investment strategy.