John Barr: The EDA Veteran and Award-Winning Needham Funds Portfolio Manager
How one fund returned 84% in the last 12 months investing in stocks you’ve never heard of
Fund Managers Are the Most Bearish in Nearly a Year. Why That Could Be Bullish.
John Barr, portfolio manager with the Needham Aggressive Growth Fund, told Barron’s that he’s finding good opportunities in consumer stocks as well. Three that he owns in his fund? Fitness-center operator Life Time Group Holdings, baseball team Atlanta Braves Holdings, and cat litter maker Oil-Dri Corp. of America.
How the Best-Performing Mutual Funds Deliver Consistent Market-Beating Returns
Top-Ranked Fund Manager Recognized Among Global Investors for Investment Discipline and Execution
NEW YORK, NY – March 4, 2026 – Needham Asset Management announced today that John Barr, Portfolio Manager of the top-ranked Needham Aggressive Growth Fund (NEAGX/NEAIX), is featured in the book Stock Market Maestros: The Winning Habits, Strategies, and Mindsets of the World’s Best Investors by Lee Freeman-Shor and Clare Flynn Levy. The book explores […]
11 top stock-market pros shared their biggest investing lessons in a new book. Here are the best takeaways.
Trade School Stocks Soar as Demand for Skilled Labor Rises – “I point to the 150,000 job openings for electricians, welders, and HVAC,” – John Barr
Opinion: Forget the ‘Magnificent Seven’ — these 7 cheap tech and AI stocks are better buys right now. This mutual-fund manager stays calm through uncertainty —and significantly outperforms the stock market
6 Wall Street veterans share the best trades they’ve ever made
Recession Odds Are Falling. Cheesecake Factory and 14 Other Stocks That Should Thrive.