Prior to joining SKAGEN, Svalestad worked as an analyst and investment consultant at Gabler Investment Consulting.
Stein was educated at the University of Bergen, where he obtained his master's degree in economics. During his studies, he also worked as a research assistant, which sparked his interest in behavioral finance. In addition to his master's degree, Svalestad is also a certified NFF fixed income analyst.
At SKAGEN Funds' New Year's Conference 2025, you can hear him speak about a subject that has been a theme throughout his career: how to become a better investor. His keynote is entitled "Investor behaviour pitfalls: The case for common sense investing" and you can register to watch his presentation via the link below.
If you understand Norwegian and are interested in understanding how to become a better investor, you can also listen to Svalestad’s recent appearance on the SKAGEN podcast, where he explains why some investors achieve great returns while others fall behind.