Best Robeco Podcasts (2025)

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

5d ago6:10

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

4h ago19:54

19:54

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

7d ago1:07:13

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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

8d ago34:42

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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

15d ago16:47

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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

17d ago12:33

12:33

‘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

19d ago7:53

7:53

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

21d ago52:09

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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

22d ago11:37

11:37

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

24d ago10:24

10:24

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

24d ago1:05:07

1:05:07

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

25d ago12:49

12:49

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

25d ago11:45

11:45

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

28d ago56:16

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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

1M ago6:22

6:22

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

1M ago53:26

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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

1M ago1:18:57

1:18:57

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

1M ago27:13

27:13

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

2M ago6:27

6:27

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

2M ago36:42

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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

2M ago17:20

17:20

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

2M ago53:57

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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

2M ago29:38

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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

2M ago28:25

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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

2M ago5:26

5:26

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

2M ago1:06:53

1:06:53

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

2M ago1:03:25

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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

2M ago6:34

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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

3M ago50:45

50:45

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

3M ago15:13

15:13

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

3M ago1:03:39

1:03:39

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

3M ago1:11:59

1:11:59

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

3M ago29:10

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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

3M ago1:05:43

1:05:43

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

4M ago59:58

59:58

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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Hit (and run?) 17:31

4M ago17:31

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The next earnings-reporting season is kicking off and will bring new evidence of whether the market hype is still justified. European equities, may be poised for a turnaround. That might depend on the right trigger to unlock valuations, though. And US bond yields are on the move, signalling a more normalized yield curve. This podcast features mater…

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

4M ago2:12:31

2:12:31

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

4M ago3:47

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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

4M ago55:16

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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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Private dancer 19:43

4M ago19:43

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Covering the sobering and humbling exercise of predicting markets for the next calendar year. Surprisingly, mega cap-growth stocks have returned to their winning ways post-US elections. The outlook for European stocks might be improving, at least from a contrarian perspective. This podcast features material by fair use guidelines. All rights reserv…

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

4M ago50:46

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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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Buying skepticism in the market 30:06

5M ago30:06

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In a world in which the momentum factor is a key driver of investor flows, and where investment sentiment is heavily skewed towards US mega-caps, a contrarian view can pay off. Boston Partners portfolio manager Chris Hart talks about opportunities in healthcare, consumer staples, financials and industrials.…

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

5M ago46:52

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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

5M ago1:06:54

1:06:54

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

5M ago57:29

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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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No (soft) landing in 2025 29:10

5M ago29:10

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Robeco’s one-year outlook, titled ‘This is not a landing’, looks at how the US economy so far skillfully manages to defy all the indicators flashing an immediate recession risk. Peter van der Welle and Colin Graham discuss a broad range of both regions and asset classes in our latest podcast episode.…

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

6M ago1:03:24

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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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Hit me, baby, one more time 17:18

6M ago17:18

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Markets celebrate a Trump victory; another robust earnings season adds to the momentum; and are the COP gatherings losing relevance? Tune in to our latest podcast episode with some Trump-endorsed beats. This podcast features material by fair use guidelines. All rights reserved to the copyright owners…

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

6M ago47:28

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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…