Best Robeco Podcasts (2025)

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How resilient are long-term investment themes in turbulent times? 27:59

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Disruption has been the trend of 2025. Upheaval is everywhere, from geopolitics and trade, to the fields of technology, payments, ways of working and more. Does a thematic approach help equity investors to cut through all the noise, or could it be that investment themes or trends are also being disrupted?…

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Victor Haghani on Predicting the Market and Disciplined Asset Allocation | #588 1:13:32

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Today’s guest is Victor Haghani, founder and CIO of Elm Wealth, which focuses on managing wealth with an emphasis on diversification, low fees, and tax efficiency. He’s also the author of The Missing Billionaires: A Guide to Better Financial Decisions. In today’s episode, Victor explores the Crystal Ball challenge, and how position sizing can be ev…

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A random talk down Quant Street, Episode 10/11 – What kind of performance can investors expect? 6:00

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What kind of performance can investors expect from Active Quant? In this episode we look at what contributes to the stability of Active Quant, what makes it flexible, and what we really mean when we say ‘systematic alpha capture’.By Robeco

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Rob Arnott & Cam Harvey on Passive Investing Risks, The AI Boom & Stimulus That Doesn’t Stimulate | #587 1:12:36

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Today’s guests are Rob Arnott, founder and Chairman of the board of Research Affiliates, and Campbell Harvey, Head of Research at Research Affiliates and Professor of Finance at the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University. In today’s episode, Rob and Cam touch on the state of value investing in a megacap dominated market, emphasizing the potent…

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Spend, baby, spend 16:02

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The oil price has taken center stage again, while investors still struggle with the question whether the US dollar will continue to weaken. Washington’s big spending bill keeps the US deficit decisively dicey and Europe ramps up defense spending.By Robeco

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Whitney Baker on the End of ‘Buy the Dip’ & the American Bubble | #586 1:46:05

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Today we’re joined by Whitney Baker, founder of Totem Macro and one of the sharpest minds in macro investing. Whitney was previously the head of Emerging Markets at Bridgewater Associates and worked at Soros Fund Management under current Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. In today’s episode, Whitney discusses the current macroeconomic landscape, emp…

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A random talk down Quant Street, Ep. 9/11 – Does risk appetite drive quant choices? 4:49

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How much risk are you comfortable with – and how should that affect your investment choices? In the ninth episode of this new series on quant investing, Jeroen Hagens unpacks how different levels of risk appetite influence the use of active quant strategies.By Robeco

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Kim Flynn - Unlocking Alternative Investments | #585 56:34

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Today’s guest is Kim Flynn, President of XA Investments, which helps provide access to alternative investments. She was previously the Head of Product Development for Nuveen Investments Global Structured Products Group. In today’s episode, Meb and Kim discuss the democratization of alternative investments in relation to the recent explosion of inte…

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Cole Wilcox on The Power Law of Investing | #584 1:05:02

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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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Quality in high yield has always delivered 25:48

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The high-yield bond market has rebounded from April’s tariff-driven sell-off, with US spreads having tightened and European yields holding steady. But investors are being kept on their toes: US policy risks continue to fuel volatility, while divergent dynamics are at play across regions-as-well-as-sectors. Sander Bus and Christiaan Lever discuss th…

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A random talk down Quant Street, Ep. 8/11 – What is quant alpha?  6:41

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Capturing quant alpha requires a blend of innovation and precision. In the eighth episode of this new series on quant investing, we welcome back Vania Sulman, quant portfolio manager, to explain how Robeco captures quant alpha.By Robeco

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Apollo's Alex Wright on The Role of Private Markets in Modern Portfolios | #583 50:06

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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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Running without ground beneath our feet 17:03

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It’s the ‘Trump Always Chickens Out’ economy, says multi-asset investor Arnout van Rijn. Confusion is still the name of the game. Stock markets have recovered, but there seems to be little reason to be that optimistic given the underlying data. It reminds Van Rijn of the infamous ‘Wile-E Coyote’ phenomenon.…

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BCG’s Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak on Global Macro: Recession Risk, Tariffs, Debt Dynamics | #582 46:35

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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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A random talk down Quant Street, Ep. 7/11 – How active is Active Quant? 8:09

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In this new episode portfolio manager Vania Sulman explains how the tracking error of an Active Quant approach is managed over the long term, and explains the process of overweights and underweights versus the benchmark. She also talks about how Active Quant differs from an enhanced-indexing approach.…

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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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A random talk down Quant Street, Ep. 6/11 – What are next-gen signals? 6:10

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Investing is evolving fast, and next-gen signals are at the forefront of that evolution. But what arethey? In the sixth episode of this new series on quant investing, Iman Honarvar Gheysary returns to unpack these developments for us.By Robeco

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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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Trump 2.0 is all about ‘shock and awe’ 34:42

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The first 100 days of Donald Trump’s return to the White House have been marked by sweeping change: executive actions, heightened trade tensions, and growing uncertainty seem to be the new normal. In this episode, we evaluate how these early policy moves by the new US administration are reshaping the global economic landscape, and what it all means…

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Pandemonium 16:47

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Tariffs are calling the tune as the US rattles global markets with a high-stakes trade war. US consumer confidence tanks, while gold holds up as a refuge. Looking ahead: what will the earnings season reveal about sentiment and corporate planning, and how will central banks navigate some very tough policy choices in the coming weeks? Listen in as Ar…

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Market Flash: The bond market can intimidate everyone 12:33

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‘In times of turmoil you see where the crowded trades are’, says strategist Martin van Vliet. He explains what happened on the bond market that made Trump blink, and discusses where safe havens can be found when US Treasuries crumble.By Robeco

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A random talk down Quant Street, Ep. 5/11 – What does AI mean for quant investing? 7:53

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AI is everywhere – but what does it actually mean for quant investing? In the fifth episode of this new series on quant investing, we speak with Iman Honarvar, Senior Quant Researcher at Robeco, who shares how AI is used today. From scalable infrastructure to real-world applications, Iman reveals how Robeco has built a foundation to make AI truly w…

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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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Market Flash – Sell the rally or buy the dip? 11:37

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President Trump blinked and markets worldwide rally. Is this an opportunity to take risk off the table or are we back in ‘risk on territory’? China faces even higher tariffs, while the historically rock-solid safe-haven status of the US dollar starts to show some cracks.By Robeco

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Market Flash: Is this a market spasm or a game-changer? 10:24

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In this episode we cover five of the key questions clients have dropped with us over the past few days when Trump’s tariffs wreaked havoc on financial markets.By Robeco

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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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Market Flash – ‘Bloodbath’ is the appropriate word 12:49

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This week’s paradox: ‘we’re witnessing a very significant market event on something that we all saw coming’, says Joshua Crabb, portfolio manager based in Hongkong.By Robeco

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Market Flash – It’s too early yet to add risk 11:45

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You see indiscriminative selling happening now among hedge funds. First they sell what they could, now they sell whatever they can.By Robeco

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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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A random talk down Quant Street, Ep. 4/11 – What’s the perfect quant stock? 6:22

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Broad factor groups help explain long-term returns and, indeed, form the framework for quantitative stock selection models. In the fourth of this new series on Quant Investing we meet again with Matthais Hanauer, researcher and director at Robeco, to find out more about the perfect quant stockBy Robeco

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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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The tables have turned, and EM might benefit from it 27:13

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Global markets are reeling from unpredictable US policy shifts – from tariff wars to geopolitical moves – all of which has left emerging market equity investors on edge. Positioning portfolios for 2025 and beyond demands a clear grasp of regional, country, and sector dynamics. Investors are looking for alternatives to US Big Tech companies and star…

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A random talk down Quant Street, Ep. 3/11 – Which factors work (and which don’t)? 6:27

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Academic literature tells us there are more than 300 factors. But not all can be exploited by investors. In this third episode of our new podcast series, Quant researcher Matthias Hanauer explains the five criteria these factors should meet in order to help achieve long-term alpha.By Robeco

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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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Whatever it takes 17:20

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A flight to safety is occurring in financial markets as Europe faces another 'whatever it takes' moment, with governments pledging to significantly increase defense spending. Is this a watershed moment for financial markets? This podcast features material by fair use guidelines. All rights reserved to the copyright owners…

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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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You AI-nt seen nothing yet 29:38

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AI has shaken up the investment world, generating impressive stock-market gains for the perceived winners. Is the market now starting to move beyond its obsession with the usual suspects in the AI race? Portfolio managers Jack Neele and Daniel Ernst discuss how they’re dealing with these questions.By Robeco

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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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A random talk down Quant Street, Ep. 2/11 – What’s in it for you? 5:26

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Active Quant offers stable, systematic outperformance with predictable risk-return characteristics. But what’s really in it for you? In the second of this new series on Quant Investing we sit down with Jeroen Hagens, Client Portfolio Manager for Quant Equities at Robeco, to get the inside scoop.By Robeco

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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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A random talk down Quant Street, Ep. 1/11 – Why quant investing is not a black box 6:34

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Quant investing has been called a ‘black box,’ but is that really the case? In the first of this new series on Quant Investing we sit down with Harald Lohre, Director of Quant Research at Robeco, to break down this myth.By Robeco

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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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Snake preview 15:13

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China has just entered the year of the snake. It might not be able to get back on the previous economic growth track, but equity markets might offer some tradeable rallies opportunities. The so called ‘Dogs of the Dow’ are having a great start of the year, with European stock markets also in catch-up mode. Tune in now. This podcast features materia…

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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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Ignore momentum at your own peril 29:10

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Equity markets are living through one of the most powerful momentum runs in decades, driven in large part by the continued dominance of US large-cap equities. But with valuations soaring, the question is: can the winners keep on winning, or will the momentum train soon lose steam?By Robeco

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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…