Welcome to Ask The Compound, the weekly show where Ben Carlson, Duncan Hill, and a rotating cast of financial experts answer your questions about investing and personal finance. Ben is a leading financial writer and the Director of Institutional Asset Management at Ritholtz Wealth Management. Duncan is a podcast producer and the Director of Creative Media at Ritholtz Wealth Management. See our disclosures here - https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/
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Join Downtown Josh Brown, Michael Batnick, and a rotation of their friends every Tuesday and Friday for expert insight and hot takes on the latest in business and investing. See our disclosures here - https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/
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Get better at marketing in just a few minutes. This show features insights and tips for business leaders and entrepreneurs on marketing, branding, innovation, and startups. It includes voice / AI and podcasting tips, psychology, startup advice, video and social media strategy, and more. Episodes are evergreen, designed to be concise, thought provoking, and entertaining. Everything comes back business, marketing, and/or psychology but you'll come to enjoy the variety and style unlike any othe ...
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Bloomberg Radio host Barry Ritholtz has in-depth discussions with the people and ideas that shape markets, investing and business.
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For Advisors by Advisors looks to better financial advisors while educating and entertaining them on current events, new ideas, and concepts. This will be a weekly show covering many topics that can be used to maximize your practice and make you shine with your clients. We will also be interviewing leaders in the industry including many financial advisors, recruiters, money managers, and insurance professionals. Come Join and grow with us!
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Ready to grow your wealth through smarter investing decisions? With The Meb Faber Show, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and investment fund manager, Meb Faber, brings you insights on today’s markets and the art of investing. Featuring some of the top investment professionals in the world as his guests, Meb will help you interpret global equity, bond, and commodity markets just like the pros. Whether it’s smart beta, trend following, value investing, or any other timely market topic, each w ...
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Named the Best Personal Finance Podcast by Bankrate.com and Kiplinger, The Stacking Benjamins Show features a light and friendly tone. Hosts Joe Saul-Sehy and OG aim to make financial literacy fun for all as they sit around the card table in Joe's Mom's half-finished basement and talk with experts about personal finance, saving, investing, and important money trends. As Fast Company once wrote, the Stacking Benjamins podcast "strikes a great balance of fun and functional." So join Joe and OG ...
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On episode 173 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill discuss using stocks as an emergency fund, optimizing RMDs, factoring in pensions as income, fictional book recommendations and much more! Submit your Ask The Compound questions to [email protected]! This episode is sponsored by Public. Find out more by visiting: http://publ…
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Here's An Easy Way To Save $3,000 Per Year (with Bryan Suddith) SB1688
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1:20:08Turns out, saving $3,000 a year might be easier (and tastier) than you think. This week, we’re dishing up big savings with Bryan Suddith, who turned his family’s runaway grocery bill into a budget-friendly game—complete with freezer hacks, local meat tips, and food waste strategies that actually work. He joins Joe, OG, and guest co-host Len Penzo (…
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No Neighbors, No Sex: Non-AI Marketing in the Age of AI
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14:12Navigating AI, Social Isolation, and Human Connection in Modern Marketing A pattern recognition of social trends around human relationships and connection (e.g. neighbors, lack of dating): how this will play out in the AI-driven business landscape. Consider what "community" could actually mean for your business. Chapters: (1:11) Trends: 18-24 year-…
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Unstoppable Buying, ETF Inflow Records, Apple at War, Circle’s IPO
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1:11:45On this TCAF Tuesday, hear an all-new episode of What Are Your Thoughts with Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick! They discuss the latest in market moves, BTFD, Circles IPO, and much more! This episode is sponsored by Betterment Advisor Solutions. Grow your RIA, your way by visiting: https://Betterment.com/advisors Sign up for The Com…
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Lies We're Told at Work (with NBC Universal Vice Chairperson Bonnie Hammer) and Climbing into the Driver's Seat with Your Money (with BeyondFinance's Dr. Erika Rasure)
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1:21:41Think you're being lied to at work? You probably are. From boardrooms to bank accounts, this episode pulls no punches. We’re stacking double the wisdom on this special Memorial Day episode, as Joe Saul-Sehy interviews two powerhouse guests: Bonnie Hammer, former vice chair of NBCUniversal and bestselling author, and Dr. Erika Rasure from Beyond Fin…
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A smart and fun chat show about all things business. Hosted by award-winning business and economics journalists Max Chafkin (author of The Contrarian: Peter Thiel and Silicon Valley’s Pursuit of Power) and Stacey Vanek-Smith (former co-host of NPR’s Planet Money and reporter for Marketplace), Everybody's Business is powered by the unparalleled sour…
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On episode 193 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Richard Bernstein to discuss: the Big Beautiful Bill, the bond market, the Fed, the next recession, international stocks, the best uncertainty hedge, and much more! This episode is sponsored by Kraneshares. Read their recent article on the futu…
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Apollo's Alex Wright on The Role of Private Markets in Modern Portfolios | #583
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49:06Today’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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Our Favorite Summer Travel Tips (SB1686)
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1:07:33Memorial Day weekend is here, which means it’s officially time to break out the grill, the beach bag… and maybe that travel budget spreadsheet. But don’t worry—this isn’t a guide from travel influencers who hike barefoot with artisanal backpacks. Nope. This episode is brought to you by your favorite money geeks in Joe’s mom’s basement. Joe Saul-Seh…
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Panera Bread Founder Ron Shaich on Fast Casual Dining
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59:55Barry speaks with Ron Shaich, co-founder of Au Bon Pain and founder and former chairman and CEO of Panera Bread. A key part of building that brand, today Shaich is a lead investor in Cava, Tatte, Life Alive and Level99, continuing a long and extensive career in the restaurant and fast casual business. He’s credited with defining the fast causal seg…
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At The Money: The Art of Spending Money with Morgan Housel
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13:26 Is there an art to spending your own money? We spend a lot of time discussing earning and investing money, but how often do we really think deeply about spending it? Morgan Housel, author of the best-selling “Psychology of Money” (8 million copies sold worldwide), is the author of a new book, “The Art of Spending Money, Simple Choices for a Richer…
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On episode 172 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Steve Quirk, Chief Brokerage Officer at Robinhood to discuss when buy the dip will stop working, the future of retail trading, AI as an advisor, and much more! Submit your Ask The Compound questions to [email protected]! This episode is sponsored by Rocket Mone…
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The Simple Path To Contentment (with JL Collins)
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1:24:27What do cupcakes, frosting, and financial independence have in common? This week in the basement, Stacking Benjamins welcomes legendary personal finance thinker JL Collins, author of The Simple Path to Wealth, to connect the dots between simple investing and sweet, stress-free success. In a lively conversation with Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and Mom’s neig…
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The COUGRs Trade Takes Wall Street, America Downgraded by Moodys, Walmart vs Trump
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1:06:33On this TCAF Tuesday, hear an all-new episode of What Are Your Thoughts with Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick! This episode is sponsored by Betterment Advisor Solutions and Rocket Money. Grow your RIA your way by visiting: http://Betterment.com/advisors Cancel your unwanted subscriptions today by visiting: https://rocketmoney.com/com…
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Make Your Next Theme Park Experience Worth the Money (with Theme Park Insider's Robert Niles)
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1:30:00Is it summer already, or is that just our theme park budget melting in the sun? Either way, we’re kicking off the season with our annual guide to roller coasters, churros, and how not to hurl after one too many loops. Theme Park Insider’s Robert Niles returns to share the biggest news in amusement park land—from a new Disney park in Abu Dhabi (what…
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Targeting Sickle Cell Disease (Sponsored Content)
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16:12Terri Booker’s body burns with pain. She’s one of the 100,000 Americans living with sickle cell disease – a blood disorder that can cause severe pain, organ failure, and even premature death. The genetic condition came about to protect against malaria. Dr. William Hobbs leads clinical development for sickle cell disease at Vertex, and they are inve…
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Warren Buffett vs American Capitalism
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1:26:16On episode 192 of The Compound and Friends, Downtown Josh Brown is joined by Chris Davis and John Authers to discuss: Warren Buffett's Legacy, the future of Berkshire Hathaway, 3 massive transitions happening in the market, the trade war, and much more! This episode is sponsored by Apex Fintech Solutions. Learn more at: https://apexfintechsolu…
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BCG’s Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak on Global Macro: Recession Risk, Tariffs, Debt Dynamics | #582
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45:35Today’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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What really moves the needle on your happiness—making more money or saving more of what you’ve got? This week, Joe Saul-Sehy and OG are joined by Paula Pant, Jesse Cramer, and the guy who still owes money on his Beanie Baby collection—Doug—for a roundtable filled with bold financial takes and even bolder choices. It’s a rapid-fire round of “either-…
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Factor-based Investing with John Montgomery
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50:07Barry speaks with John Montgomery, President, CEO, Founder and Portfolio Manager of Bridgeway Capital Management. His responsibilities include the firm’s strategic direction, investment management and risk oversight, portfolio management, and mentoring. John holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, a BA in Philosophy from Swarthmore College, and…
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On episode 171 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Bill Sweet, tax specialist and RWM CFO to discuss tax-optimizing a portfolio rebalance, 60/40 portfolio drawdowns, moving or finding a new remote job, feeling stuck after selling too early, and much more! Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.…
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Bonus: An Evening with Michael Lewis, From "Liar’s Poker" to Today
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1:28:08Barry speaks with bestselling author and financial journalist Michael Lewis, live, from the Landmark Theater in Port Washington, NY. The wide-ranging, 90-minute conversation covered the full arc of his career, from “Liar’s Poker” to this year’s “Who is Government.” The informative – and at times hilarious – conversation included his experiences tur…
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Is Any Expense Really "Worth It"? (with Leisa Peterson) SB1682
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1:18:05Ever feel like money is a never-ending game of not enough? Today, we're rewiring that thinking. Our special guest, Leisa Peterson—author of The Mindful Millionaire and now The Money Catalyst—joins us to talk about abundance, scarcity, and how to stop living life like you're budgeting for armageddon. (Hint: It's okay to order the nice wine now.) Joe…
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Bull Trap or the Real Thing? Plus, Dana Mattioli on Amazon, Coinbase Joins the S&P 500, China Tariffs LOL
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1:49:19On this TCAF Tuesday, Downtown Josh Brown sits down with Dana Mattioli of The WSJ to discuss her new book "The Everything War" and Amazon's plan to stay on top forever. Then at 42:00, hear an all-new episode of What Are Your Thoughts with Josh Brown and Michael Batnick! This episode is sponsored by Public. Fund your account in five minutes or…
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Learning to Think Like a Multi-Millionaire (with Sam Dogen) SB1681
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1:22:43What do most millionaires have in common? No, it’s not a yacht named “Compound Interest.” It’s mindset. In this episode, Joe Saul-Sehy and OG kick off Mindset Week by welcoming Sam Dogen, the Financial Samurai himself, to help you start your journey toward a million-dollar net worth—one intentional step at a time. Sam shares why building wealth is …
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Influencing Capital Allocation with Karin Risi
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46:55Barry speaks with Karin Risi, who spent 27 years at Vanguard, the world’s 2nd largest asset manager. She has reported directly to the past four CEOs of VG. Risi formulated enterprise-level strategy, drove client and revenue growth, oversaw talent development, and influenced capital allocation for the $10 trillion investment firm serving 50 million …
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On episode 191 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Carson Block, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Muddy Waters Capital to discuss: how activist short-sellers expose fraud, Carson's biggest shorts, the problem with CEO compensation, and much more! This episode is sponsored by Apex Fintech Sol…
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Grocery Bill Tips and Budget Bites SB1680
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1:07:58If your grocery bill has you doing double-takes at the checkout line, you’re not alone—and this episode of The Stacking Benjamins Show is packed with practical ways to take control of your food spending. Joe Saul-Sehy is joined by Janice Torres of the Yo Quiero Dinero podcast, regular contributor OG, and the always-frugal Len Penzo to serve up real…
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Does Private Equity Belong in 401k Plans?
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43:43On episode 170 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Michael Sidgmore, Co-Founder and Partner at Broadhaven Ventures to discuss diversification using private markets, how tariffs affect private credit, at what net worth private assets make sense, and much more! Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gm…
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At the Money: Doctor's Orders - How to Change Careers
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17:59What does it take to undertake a significant career change? How can you shift from a safe but unsatisfying job into one that you love? William Bernstein, founder of Efficient Frontier Advisors, is both a neurologist and a professional investor. He is also the author of numerous books on investing and economic history, including “The Four Pillars of…
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Our Advice For Beginning Investors and Recent Graduates (SB1679)
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1:26:25Your burning questions fuel this episode! Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and special guest Christine Benz of Morningstar unpack some of the biggest questions facing investors today—especially those just starting out. We kick things off by diving deep into target date funds. They promise simplicity—but do they deliver long-term results? We explore when they wor…
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On this TCAF Tuesday, Join Michael Batnick (Managing Partner, Ritholtz Wealth Management) and guest co-host Callie Cox (Chief Market Strategist, Ritholtz Wealth Management) for another episode of What Are Your Thoughts and see what they have to say about the biggest topics in investing and finance! This episode is sponsored by Grayscale. Learn more…
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Becoming a Financial Badass with Jen Sincero (SB1678)
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52:43Joe Saul-Sehy sits down with bestselling author Jen Sincero, the powerhouse behind You Are a Badass and You Are a Badass at Making Money. If you've ever felt stuck in financial quicksand or caught in a loop of scarcity thinking, Jen brings the fire (and the funny) to help shift your mindset and start building wealth from the inside out. You’ll hear…
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Inside the Gerber Statistic with Sander Gerber of Hudson Bay Capital
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54:44Barry speaks with Sander Gerber, Hudson Bay Capital CEO and CIO. Hudson Bay is a global, multi-strategy investment firm. In 2008, Mr. Gerber developed the Gerber Statistic, which was accepted as an innovation complementary to his own work by the late Dr. Harry Markowitz, the Nobel Prize-winning economist and father of Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT).…
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Every Recession Begins With a Slowdown
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1:24:45On episode 190 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Neil Dutta of RenMac to discuss: the risk of recession, what's really behind Trump's tariffs, the Fed's next move, the explosion of AI, and much more! This episode is sponsored by Xtrackers by DWS. Learn more at: https://xtrackers.com/ Sign up for The …
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Jeremy Grantham, John Arnold & Sam Zell Share Their Most Memorable Investments | #581
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19:54Today’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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The Great Debate: Buying vs Renting Your Home (SB1677)
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1:08:00Buying vs. renting: it’s one of the most emotionally charged—and financially misunderstood—topics in personal finance. This week on The Stacking Benjamins Show, Joe Saul-Sehy, OG, and guests Jesse Cramer and Chris Luger enter the ring to challenge the conventional wisdom behind homeownership. It’s not just a polite chat. It’s a full-on basement deb…
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On episode 169 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill discuss the meaning behind U.S. dollar strength or weakness, investing in bonds vs using high yield savings accounts, the optimal amount of emergency savings, building a cash reserve vs paying down debt, and much more! Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.…
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