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Keith Trauner

Minority Partner at GoodHaven Capital at Goodhaven Capital Management, LLC

Miami, FL , United States

About

Keith Trauner is a co-founder and minority partner at GoodHaven Capital Management, LLC, based in Miami, FL. Formerly a co-managing partner and co-portfolio manager, he was instrumental in launching the firm in 2011 after serving as a portfolio manager at Fairholme Capital Management. GoodHaven is known for its value-investing approach, with Trauner historically focusing on U.S. equities, special situations, and opportunities in financial services, insurance, and consumer sectors, as well as broad-based diversified equity portfolios.

Throughout his career, Trauner has emphasized disciplined investment processes and a focus on business quality and margin of safety, drawing inspiration from renowned investors such as Warren Buffett and the Graham & Dodd school of value investing. His leadership contributed to the launch and growth of the GoodHaven Fund, which demonstrated strong long-term performance and resilience through varied market conditions.

Trauner's expertise integrates deep-dive fundamental analysis, risk management, and strategic capital allocation across public markets. His professional contributions and thought leadership are recognized within the investment community, particularly for building partnerships and pioneering a distinctive value-driven investment process at both Fairholme and GoodHaven.

Career History

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
GoodHaven Capital Management, LLCMinority Partner at GoodHaven CapitalDec 2019 to Present
GoodHaven Capital Management, LLCManaging PartnerJan 2011 to Dec 2019
GoodHaven Capital Management is an investment advisory firm managing separate accounts and a no-load mutual fund (offered only by prospectus). First accounts managed in March 2011. We have offices i...
Self-employedPrivate InvestorDec 2019 to Present
Fairholme Capital Management LLCVariousFeb 1999 to Oct 2008
Various key positions over nearly a decade, including Analyst, Portfolio Manager, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, as well as Portfolio Manager, Secretary/Treasurer and a Director of...

Education

Middlebury College

B.A. History, Additional course concentration in Economics