Jan Hummel - Deep Diligence at Paradigm Capital

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May 17, 2024

Jan Hummel, CIO of Paradigm Capital, shares insights on risk management and investment strategies in the European asset landscape. Topics include selective investment criteria, geographical focus, portfolio construction, valuation techniques, and macro-economic factors influencing market conditions.

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Introduction

00:00 • 4min

Sourcing Investments and Managing Risks in Investment Space

04:13 • 18min

Risk Management and Liquidity Strategies in Long Short Fund

21:59 • 19min

Navigating Growth Opportunities and Value Traps in Investing

41:24 • 2min

Analysis of Geopolitical Challenges and Investment Optimism in Europe

42:57 • 2min

Insights on Inflation and Interest Rates, Book Recommendation on Fiscal Theory

45:26 • 3min

In this episode, Tano Santos sits down with Jan Hummel, CIO of Paradigm Capital, revisiting his investment strategies and exploring the nuanced dimensions of risk management in the evolving European asset landscape. Jan discusses the foundational investment philosophy of Paradigm Capital, emphasizing risk minimization and the strategic deployment of assets across Europe. Key discussions pivot around the firm's selective investment criteria, focusing on companies in the small to mid-cap space and the significance of geographical and cultural nuances in their investment decisions. This conversation offers listeners insights into the subtleties of value investing, portfolio construction, the implications of geopolitical and economic dynamics on market opportunities, and so much more!

Key Topics:

Introduction and background of Jan Hummel (0:37)
Fundamental tenets of investment philosophy at Paradigm Capital (1:25)
The impact of European market dynamics on investment strategies (7:25)
Sourcing and valuing investment opportunities (9:47)
Specific approaches to risk management and hedging strategies (22:23)
Portfolio sizing and the decision-making process behind exiting investments (26:00)
The role of geographical focus in Paradigm's investment strategy (29:12)
Valuation techniques and practical applications in portfolio management (32:03)
Trends and challenges in the European asset management industry (36:48)
Macro-economic factors influencing market conditions and investment decisions (40:30)
Prospects for growth and opportunities in the European financial landscape (45:17)
Jan’s book recommendations (46:06)
And much more!

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