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Enterprising Investor
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Enterprising Investor is the flagship podcast of CFA Institute and the definitive program for the investment management industry. As stewards of the investment industry, Enterprising Investor will feature intimate conversations with some of the most influential people from the world of finance about the topics that matter most to investment professionals.
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Stephen Foerster, CFA: Trailblazers, Heroes, and Crooks
Oct 15, 202400:26:03Summary readyStephen Foerster, CFA, discusses his new book, "Trailblazers Heroes and Crooks: Stories to Make You a Smarter Investor." In the book, Professor Foerster shares intriguing stories that illustrate valuable lessons for investors, drawing from diverse topics such as professional sports, fraud cases, and even wildlife encounters. The conversation kicks off with a fascinating tale involving Warren Buffett's early investment in the 1960s, featuring the notorious figure Tino DeAngelis and an anonymous tipster known as The Voice. Dr. Foerster emphasizes the importance of learning from history beyond just financial metrics, encouraging investors to consider the broader context of their decisions. Tune in for a rich discussion about the lessons that can be gleaned from both triumphs and missteps in the investment world.
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Stephanie Baker: Punishing Putin
Oct 1, 202400:29:54Summary readyMike Wallberg welcomes senior Bloomberg writer Stephanie Baker to discuss her new book, "Punishing Putin: Inside the Global Economic War to Bring Down Russia." The book offers an in-depth analysis of the West's response to Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022. Stephanie shares insights from her extensive reporting and how her experiences in Moscow during the 1990s shape her perspective on the drastic economic shifts resulting from the invasion. The conversation delves into the profound implications of this geopolitical crisis and the end of Russia's 30 years of economic integration with the West. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the efforts to confront Russia in the wake of the invasion.
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Drew Estes, CFA: Investing through an Evolutionary Lens
Sep 16, 202400:25:10Summary readyDrew Estes, CFA, a portfolio manager at Banyan Capital Management, and host Mike Wallberg, CFA, discuss Drew’s thought-provoking article, "Commercial Evolution," which explores the intersection of evolutionary biology and investment strategies. He shares his disillusionment with traditional economic theories, particularly equilibrium theory, and advocates for a broader understanding of economics by incorporating biological concepts. Drew explains how both economists and biologists study the same phenomenon—evolution—and highlights the importance of replication, heritable traits, and variability in commerce. Listen now to discover how evolutionary theory can lead to smarter investment decisions.
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Jordan Doyle and Genevieve Hayman: The Rise of Index-Based Strategies
Sep 1, 202400:28:23Summary readyJoin as Jordan Doyle and Genevieve Hayman discuss their recent report, "Smart Beta, Direct Indexing, and Index-Based Investment Strategies." The conversation explores the historical context and substantial growth of index investing, highlighting the expansion of index ETFs, mutual funds, and smart beta ETFs. Genevieve and Jordan provide insights into how these strategies should be understood and integrated within client portfolios. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the dynamic world of index-based investment strategies.
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Cam Harvey: Forecasting Recessions
Aug 15, 202400:39:19Summary readyCampbell Harvey, a professor of finance at Duke University, director of research at Research Affiliates, and author of "DeFi and the Future of Finance," is best known for identifying the link between an inverted yield curve and impending recessions—a theory that has guided financial practitioners for nearly four decades. This episode delves into his famous recession indicator and its historical performance, as well as perspective on the current volatile market and the Federal Reserve's potential actions. Tune in for an enlightening conversation filled with expert analysis and valuable investment insights.
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Ken Laudan: Investing in the Age of AI
Aug 1, 202400:25:18Summary readyJoin Mike Wallberg, CFA, and Ken Laudan, portfolio manager of Buffalo Fund's Blue Chip Growth Fund, for a thought-provoking discussion on the future of AI in investing. Ken shares his contrary view on AI's transformational potential, drawing on his extensive experience as a sell-side analyst and buy-side portfolio manager. The conversation also touches on the current market landscape and the emergence of a shifting narrative toward other stocks. Tune in to gain a fresh perspective on the evolving role of AI in investments and the complexities of today's market dynamics.
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Dr. Anja Hochberg: Balancing Risk and Opportunity in Multi-Asset Portfolios
Nov 1, 2023Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Guiding Assets, host Mike Wallberg, CFA, interviews Dr. Anja Hochberg, responsible for multi-asset solutions at Zürcher Kantonalbank. They discuss the challenges of setting asset mix in a volatile market, with topics including real estate, equity markets, and the uncertain global economic outlook. Dr. Hochberg explains the importance of multi-asset portfolios for both institutional and private clients and how they actively manage opportunities and risks. They also explore the migration away from traditional 60-40 portfolios for institutional investors and the drivers behind those changes. Tune in for expert insights on navigating today's investment landscape.
Transcribe →Investment Decision Making for the Emerging Markets Investor
Aug 21, 2019Tap to summarizeIn episode #374, we discuss how emerging markets have been the place where the action is and the future will be. How near is the future for emerging markets? Does investing in emerging markets translate into a superior risk-adjusted performance?
Transcribe →The Behavioral Investor: Where the Mind Meets the Markets
Jul 3, 2019Tap to summarizeIn Episode #367, Psychologist and behavioral finance expert Dr. Daniel Crosby helps unlock investor behavior by explaining the four primary psychological tendencies that affect investment decision making and discussing how advisers can build rules-based behavioral portfolios for their clients.
Transcribe →The Economics of Happiness and the Value of Prediction Markets
Sep 2, 2014Tap to summarizeIn episode #245, Justin Wolfers challenges the prevailing view that there is a limit to the happiness that money can buy.
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