Best Yale Law Journal Podcasts (2025)

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Cole Wilcox on The Power Law of Investing | #584 1:04:02

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Today’s guest is Cole Wilcox, CIO of Longboard Asset Management, a boutique asset manager specializing in alternative investment strategies. In today’s episode, Cole walks through one of my favorite papers of all time, Does Trend-Following Still Work On Stocks? Hint: it does. Cole explains why you have to be a good loser to be a good investor, how …

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Apollo's Alex Wright on The Role of Private Markets in Modern Portfolios | #583 49:06

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Today’s guest is Alex Wright, Global Wealth Strategist at Apollo. In today’s episode, Alex discusses the fragility of public markets, citing high valuations, rising correlations, and limited diversification opportunities, which prompt a need to reassess traditional 60/40 portfolios. Then he walks through the opportunity in private markets, includin…

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BCG’s Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak on Global Macro: Recession Risk, Tariffs, Debt Dynamics | #582 45:35

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Today’s guest is Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak, Global Chief Economist at BCG and author Shocks, Crises, and False Alarms: How to Assess True Macroeconomic Risk. In today’s episode, Philipp starts by sharing his framework to assess macroeconomic risk, emphasizing the importance of adapting to changing global conditions. Then he applies that framework to…

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Jeremy Grantham, John Arnold & Sam Zell Share Their Most Memorable Investments | #581 19:54

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Today’s episode features the most memorable investments from Jeremy Grantham, John Arnold and Sam Zell. (0:00) Starts (0:53) Jeremy Grantham (5:25) John Arnold (8:24) Sam Zell To listen to the full episodes, click the links below: Jeremy Grantham I: Apple, Spotify, YouTube Jeremy Grantham II: Apple, Spotify, YouTube John Arnold: Apple, Spotify, You…

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Carl Kawaja – Navigating the Investment Landscape: AI, Tariffs, Sports Gambling & More| #580 1:07:13

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Today’s guest is Carl Kawaja, a Portfolio Manager with Capital Group for over three decades. In today’s episode, Carl shares insights into his investment philosophy, early experiences, and the current market landscape. He discusses the transformative impact of AI on semiconductor demand, the challenges posed by tariffs and supply chain dynamics, an…

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UBS’ Paul Donovan on Tariff Trouble, Swiftonomics & Republican Swings | #579 52:09

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Today’s guest is Paul Donovan, Chief Economist of UBS Global Wealth Management. In today’s episode, Paul discusses the impact of structural changes in the economy, particularly in relation to flexible working and demographic shifts. The discussion also touches on the disparities in innovation between the US and Europe, the ongoing trend of spending…

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Francois Rochon - Outperforming the Market for 30+ Years Through Patience, Humility & Rationality | #578 1:05:07

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Today’s guest is Francois Rochon, the President of Giverny Capital, which has returned over 15% per year for over 30 years. In today’s episode, Francois walks through the influence of Peter Lynch and Warren Buffett on his investment philosophy. He highlights three principles that have helped him navigate market cycles in his career: patience, humil…

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UBS’ Mark Haefele – The New Rules of Investing From A $4 Trillion Investment Advisor | #577 56:16

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Today’s guest is Mark Haefele, Chief Investment Officer of UBS Global Wealth Management, where he advises on over $4 trillion. He’s also the author of ‘The New Rules of Investing.’ In today’s episode, Mark emphasizes the significant role of government spending in shaping investment decisions. He touches on the importance of asset allocation and dis…

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Christopher Zook - Accessing Private Markets (Pro Sports Teams, Private Equity & GP Stakes) 53:26

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Today’s guest is Christopher Zook, founder and Chief Investment Officer of CAZ Investments, which has invested $8 billion and is one of the top 180 allocators to private equity in the world. In today’s episode, Christopher explains what led him to build his firm with a focus on private markets. He walks through some of the investment themes he’s fo…

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Barry Ritholtz - Debunking Investment BULLSH$T! | #575 1:18:57

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Today’s guest is Barry Ritholtz, CIO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, which manages over $5.7 billion for 3,900 families. His latest book, ‘How Not to Invest,’ offers a blueprint to help you make better decisions and achieve financial success. In today’s episode, Barry & I discuss the pitfalls of relying on experts for investment advice, the dangers …

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Buy Stock Where You Shop With Grifin | Aaron Froug | #574 36:42

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Today’s guest is Aaron Froug, founder of Grifin, the company that helps you buy stock where you shop. In today’s episode, Aaron explains how the app connects everyday spending with investing by automatically buying stock in a company you make a purchase from. Meb & Aaron also touch on financial literacy, the benefits of consumer loyalty, and the fu…

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Jacqueline Faber: A Journey into Dark Academia | #573 53:57

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Today’s guest is Jacqueline Faber, the author of The Department … and Meb’s wife! In today’s special episode, Meb & Jacqueline discuss the book’s themes, including trauma, memory, and the impact of the Kitty Genovese case. They both talk about how they approach the writing process, the art of getting noticed in a crowded market, and how to engage y…

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MEBISODE: Can We All Invest Like Yale? 28:25

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In today’s Mebisode, Meb reads his latest paper, “Can We All Invest Like Yale?” ----- Follow Meb on X, LinkedIn and YouTube For detailed show notes, click here To learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our mailing list or visit us at cambriainvestments.com ----- Follow The Idea Farm: X | LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok ----- Intereste…

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Goldman Sachs’ Peter Oppenheimer - Concentration & Correction: What To Do Next | #572 1:06:53

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Today’s guest is Peter Oppenheimer, Goldman Sachs’ Chief Global Equity Strategist and Head of Macro Research. He’s also the author of Any Happy Returns: Structural Changes and Super Cycles in Markets, which explains how cycles help explain investor returns. In today’s episode, Peter discusses how structural changes in macroeconomic drivers, geopoli…

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Former Merrill Strategist Chuck Clough – This Time is Different | #571 1:03:25

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Today’s guest is Chuck Clough, Chief Investment Officer of Clough Capital. Chuck is well known from his time as the Chief Global Investment Strategist at Merrill Lynch until 2000 and has spent over six decades in finance. In today’s episode, Chuck shares insights from his illustrious career, reflecting on the challenges of the 1970s and the market …

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Jim Masturzo - Fragile Markets, Strong Portfolios: 2025 Asset Allocation Playbook | #570 50:45

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Today’s guest is Jim Masturzo. Jim is the CIO of Multi-Asset Strategies at Research Affiliates and is responsible for the firm’s tactical asset allocation and cross-asset portfolios. He is also co-portfolio manager on the PIMCO All Asset and All Asset All Authority funds. In today’s episode, Jim & I discuss the evolving landscape of asset alloc…

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Brian Jacobs on Bond Myths, Tax Strategies, Home-Ownership and Dynamic Investment Strategies for Today's Market | Aptus Capital Advisors | #569 1:03:39

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Today’s guest is Brian Jacobs, Portfolio Manager and Investment Strategist with Aptus Capital Advisors. In today’s episode, Brian and I talk about some investing truisms, including the CAPE ratio, home ownership, the ideal bond allocation, tax-efficient strategies and more. We also discuss Aptus Capital Advisors’ unique approach to hedged equity pr…

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Mike Maples on 100-Baggers, David Swensen & the AI Revolution | #568 1:11:59

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Today’s guest is Mike Maples Jr. a partner at Floodgate, a pre-seed and seed-stage venture capital firm that’s invested in companies like Twitter, Lyft, Twitch, Okta. He’s also the author of Pattern Breakers: Why Some Start-Ups Change the Future. In today’s episode, Mike shares his framework for investing in successful early-stage companies. He exp…

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BofA's Savita Subramanian on The New S&P 500: AI-Driven and Asset-Light | #567 1:05:43

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My guest today is Savita Subramanian, Bank of America’s Head of U.S. Equity Strategy & U.S. Quantitative Strategy. Barron’s named Savita as one of the 100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance. In today’s episode, we cover the key trends shaping markets as we start 2025. Savita discusses the evolution of the S&P 500 over the past 50 years and why …

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Wendy Li on How To Invest Like Elite Endowments | #566 59:58

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Today's guest is Wendy Li, founder and CIO of Ivy Invest, which offers an endowment-style fund with traditional and alternative assets. She’s spent her career as an institutional investor managing billions of dollars for some of New York’s largest endowments and foundations. In today's episode, Wendy walks through the strategies and principles behi…

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Audiobook - Shareholder Yield: A Better Approach to Dividend Investing - 2nd Edition | #565 2:12:31

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In this special episode, I’m releasing the full audiobook of Shareholder Yield: A Better Approach to Dividend Investing. While you can purchase the audiobook on Amazon, podcast listeners can listen here for free! Check out the description and times of each chapter below. About The Book For decades, both professional money managers and retail invest…

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The Best of 2024: Damodaran, Gerstner, Asness, Bessembinder & French | #564 3:47

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In today's episode, we look back on an amazing 2024 with the episodes that YOU enjoyed the most. Aswath Damodaran: Apple, Spotify & YouTube Brad Gerstner: Apple, Spotify & YouTube Cliff Asness: Apple, Spotify & YouTube Hendrik Bessembinder: Apple, Spotify & YouTube Kenneth French: Apple, Spotify & YouTube Have feedback or questions? Want to sponsor…

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Felix Zulauf - The Next Market Reversal Could Be Ugly! | #563 55:16

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Today’s returning guest is macro-expert Felix Zulauf, founder of Zulauf Consulting. He was previously the global strategist for UBS and later ran his own asset management firm. In today’s episode, Felix explains why he’s concerned about the concentration of global equity markets and why he believes the US stock market is in a bubble. Then he shares…

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Fran Kinniry on The Past, Present & Future of Vanguard | #562 50:46

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My guest today is Fran Kinniry, Principal and Head of Vanguard Investment Advisory Research Center. Fran has been at Vanguard since 1997 and served as the Global Head of Private Investments and Global Head of Portfolio Construction. In today’s episode, Fran highlights the role of advisors to help investors stay disciplined and avoid creating their …

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Robeco’s Matthias Hanauer - Think Value Investing Is Outdated? Think Again | #561 46:52

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Today’s guest is Matthias Hanauer, a researcher on Robeco’s Quant Equity Research team. In today’s episode, we discuss the intricacies of value investing, the impact of various factors such as interest rates and market conditions, and the potential for emerging markets and small cap stocks going forward. Matthias highlights his research on the ‘Fac…

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Michael Venuto on ETFs in 2024: FIRE, Crypto, Nancy Pelosi & More | #560 1:06:54

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My guest today is Michael Venuto, CIO & co-founder of Tidal Financial Group, an ETF platform with over 175 ETFs and $25 billion in assets. In today’s episode, Mike & I discuss the banner year for the ETF industry and some of the trends contributing to the record inflows and fund launches. Then Mike talks about some different strategies, including E…

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Joel Nagel on Global Asset Protection: Defense for a Dangerous World | #559 57:29

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My guest today is Joel Nagel, founder of the international law firm Nagel & Associates, which has a major focus on asset protection. Joel is also the Chairman of Caye International Bank, and has served as ambassador to Austria, the United Nations in Vienna and to Croatia and Slovenia on behalf of the Belizean government. In today’s episode, Joel st…

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Aswath Damodaran on Sugar Daddies, The Magnificent Seven & The Art of Selling Stocks | #558 1:03:24

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Today’s returning guest is Aswath Damodaran, a professor at NYU, where he teaches corporate finance and equity valuation. In today’s episode, Professor Damodaran delves into the intricacies of investing and the lifecycle of companies. He also covers the challenges of valuation in a changing economy, the trend of buybacks versus dividends, and the e…

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JP Morgan's David Kelly - Spread Out or Miss Out: The Urgent Case for Diversification | #557 47:28

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My guest today is Dr. David Kelly, Chief Global Strategist and Head of the Global Market Insights Strategy Team for J.P. Morgan Asset Management. In today’s episode, Dr. David Kelly discusses various economic themes, including inflation, consumer sentiment, the value of the dollar, and the government deficit. He also covers the current state of glo…

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📚 NOW AVAILABLE: Shareholder Yield: A Better Approach to Dividend Investing - 2nd Edition | #556 3:47

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BIG NEWS! I just published the 2nd edition of Shareholder Yield: A Better Approach to Dividend Investing. For a limited time, the eBook is available for free! About The Book For decades, both professional money managers and retail investors have revered dividend stocks. However, an objective examination of historical data reveals a surprising truth…

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Marty Bergin, DUNN Capital - 50 Years in the Markets: How Trend Following Can Survive and Thrive | #555 39:01

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My guest today is Marty Bergin, President of DUNN Capital Management, which manages over $1.5 billion and is one of the longest continually running trend following firms in the world. In today’s episode, Marty reflects on the firm's 50-year journey in the trend following space and shares how a firm can not only survive but thrive over five decades.…

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Meb Faber & Wes Gray - Unlocking Tax Efficiency: Inside the Launch of Cambria's Groundbreaking ETF 39:25

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Today's guest is Wes Gray, CEO & Co-CIO of Alpha Architect and a strategic advisor to ETF Architect. Wes & I discuss the Cambria Tax Aware ETF (TAX), which aims to achieve a tax-efficient investment return consisting of capital appreciation while emphasizing low dividend distributions. We also break down the 351 to ETF contribution process and how …

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Dr. Bryan Taylor - Surprising Lessons from 100 Years of Financial History | #553 40:32

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My guest today is Dr. Bryan Taylor, President and Chief Economist for Global Financial Data, which provides the most comprehensive, historical economic and financial information. In today's episode, Bryan walks through what he's learned from studying 200+ years of market concentration in the US. Then we dive into his analysis of financial history o…

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Owen Lamont on Bubble Fever, Index Gripers & Inefficient Markets | #552 56:01

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Today's guest is Owen Lamont, a Portfolio Manager at Acadian Asset Management. He’s been on the faculty at Harvard, Princeton, Yale and the University of Chicago. He also writes the blog, Owenomics. In today's episode, Owen walks through how he analyzes market bubbles and if the U.S. is in a bubble today. He touches on the rise of passive investing…

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Brad Gerstner on The AI Supercycle, Invest America & Stock Compensation | #551 1:01:34

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Today's is Brad Gerstner, founder and CIO of Altimeter Capital, a multi-billion dollar technology-focused investment firm that invests in both public and private markets. In today's episode, Brad discusses his journey in investing, how to invest in the AI supercycle, and how he incorporates the impact of stock compensation when analyzing companies.…

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Tiger Cub Rob Citrone on Milei's Argentina: A Bullish Outlook for Investors | #550 50:43

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Today’s guest is Rob Citrone, founder of Discovery Capital Management, a hedge fund that invests opportunistically across asset classes in emerging and developed markets. Rob worked for Julian Robertson at Tiger Management in the mid 1990’s and managed money for the Soros family. He’s also a minority owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers. In today’s epi…

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Rob Arnott on The Upside of Getting Dumped: Investing in Index Deletions | #549 51:41

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Today’s returning guest is Rob Arnott, founder and Chairman of Research Affiliates. In today’s episode, Rob discusses his newest article, ‘Nixed: The Upside of Getting Dumped,’ which explores the concept of investing in stocks that have been removed from major indexes. He explains that these ‘dumped’ stocks often outperform the market and thinks in…

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Michael Mauboussin on Market Concentration, Capital Allocation & Attributes of Great Investors | #545 1:00:26

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Today’s guest is Michael Mauboussin, Head of Consilient Research at Counterpoint Global, a $70 billion equity manager. In today’s episode, Michael covers some of his latest research on market concentration, equity issuance and stock buybacks, and how the boom and bust cycle relates to AI today. He also shares some common attributes among great inve…

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Inside the Mind Of A Successful Trend Follower: Doug Greenig | #548 55:43

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Today’s guest is Doug Greenig, CEO & CIO of Florin Court Capital, which uses systematic trend-following in over 500 markets. Doug’s been involved in markets for over 30 years and was most recently at Man AHL as the Chief Risk Officer and Head of the Portfolio Management Group. In today’s episode, Doug explains why we’re living in a world made f…

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Introducing The Best Investment Writing 11:55

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We launched a new podcast called The Best Investment Writing. It began as a book, then as individual episodes on this feed, but listeners enjoyed it so much that we decided it needs to be its own show! Where else can you hear hand-selected investment research voiced by some of the most respected money managers and investment researchers in the worl…

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Catastrophe Bond Crash Course: Man AHL's Tarek Abou Zeid & Andre Rzym | #547 50:14

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Today’s guests are Andre Rzym and Tarek Abou Zeid, two Portfolio Managers from Man AHL, one of the longest running systematic asset managers in the world. In today’s episode, Andre & Tarek delve into the world of catastrophe bonds. They provide an overview of what catastrophe bonds are, recent performance metrics, how they relate to ESG and sustain…

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Roger Mitchell on Investing in Sports Amid the Fourth Turning | #546 1:10:38

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Today’s guest is Roger Mitchell, founder of Albachiara, which offers consultancy services and does early stage venture investing, mostly around sports and entertainment. Roger began his career in finance and later became the inaugural Chief Executive of the Scottish Premier League in 1998. In today’s episode, Roger walks through topics from his new…

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Steve Eisman’s Playbook for the AI & Infrastructure Boom | #544 37:31

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Today’s guest is Steve Eisman. Steve is most famous for his bet against the US housing market before 2008 and his role in Michael Lewis’ book, The Big Short. He’s now a portfolio manager at Neuberber Berman. In today’s episode, Steve talks about the three themes he sees driving markets today: AI, infrastructure and crypto. He explains why he’s a be…

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BlackRock's Kate Moore - Don't Bet Against US Corporate Dynamism | #543 50:44

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Today's guest is Kate Moore. Kate is a member of the Global Allocation investment team and Head of Thematic Strategy. In this episode, Kate talks about the resilience of the U.S. economy. She talks about the concentration of market leadership, the upcoming election's potential effects on policy and markets, the potential for a momentum reversal, an…

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Ian Cassel on The Art of Microcap Investing: Identifying Hidden Gems | #542 59:19

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Today’s guest is Ian Cassel. Ian is the founder of MicroCap Club, which is a best idea generator and networking resource for the microcap space. Ian is also the CIO of Intelligent Fanatics Capital Management, which invests in small, illiquid microcaps. In today's episode, Ian gives an overview of the microcap space. He shares common mistakes people…

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Aaron Edelheit - Investing in Cannabis: The Next Great Investment Opportunity | #541 53:26

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Today's returning guest is Aaron Edelheit, CEO and founder of Mindset Capital, a private investment firm. In today's episode, Aaron updates us on the state of the cannabis sector after a rough couple of years. He touches on possible Federal regulatory changes, the key characteristics he looks for in cannabis companies and why he refers to cannabis …

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The Cambria Chesapeake Pure Trend ETF (MFUT) | Jerry Parker & Meb Faber 52:52

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Today’s returning guest is Jerry Parker, CEO of Chesapeake Holding Company. Jerry began his career in 1983 when he was accepted into Richard Dennis’ Turtle Program. In today’s episode, Meb & Jerry discuss the launch of their new ETF, the Cambria Chesapeake Pure Trend ETF (MFUT). They delve into the fund, which uses a systematic trend following stra…

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Financial Sleuthing: Herb Greenberg on Investigative Journalism in Finance | #539 55:11

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Today’s guest is Herb Greenberg, a veteran financial journalist and skeptical market commentator. In today’s episode, Herb talks about the evolution of markets during his career, finding and following frauds like Herbalife, and advice for those starting in markets. (1:05) Introducing Herb Greenberg (1:29) Herb's early career (7:10) Market structure…

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UBS' Jason Draho - Another Roaring '20s for the US? | #538 52:50

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Today’s guest is Jason Draho, Head of Asset Allocation Americas for UBS Global Wealth Management. He’s also the Chair of the US Investment Strategy Committee. In today’s episode, Jason talks about the possibility of a Roaring 20’s decade for the US economy. He discusses the factors contributing to this scenario, including a possible capex boom, AI,…

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RBC's Lori Calvasina on How to Invest in The Post-Pandemic Era | #537 49:55

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Today’s guest is Lori Calvasina, Head of US Equity Strategy at RBC Capital Markets. She was recently named to Barron’s 100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance. In today’s episode, Lori explains why the US market has become more sentiment driven in the post COVID era. She shares her thoughts on the valuations of the top 10 stocks and the broad ma…