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Bill Gross on Institutional Bond Trading (Podcast)

Apr 1, 2022

Barry Ritholtz chats with Bill Gross, co-founder of PIMCO and a giant in bond investing. They delve into the current inflation landscape and its implications for bond markets, discussing the challenges posed by rising yields. Gross recounts his evolution from a junior trader to bond market innovator, sharing lessons from his career and personal anecdotes. Touching on the joys of philanthropy and mentorship, he also illuminates the complexities of fame in finance and offers insightful reflections on economic trends, risk management, and the importance of literature.

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Intro

4min

From Junior Trader to Bond Market Innovator

10min

The Intersection of Success and Fame in Finance

3min

Bond Management Innovations

11min

Navigating Financial Crisis: Insights and Strategies

15min

The Paradox of High Compensation in Investment Success

2min

Reflections on Departure and Identity

16min

Whimsical Disputes: A Tale of Neighbors and Legal Battles

6min

Inflation Insights: Trends and Implications

5min

10.

Analysis of Bond Yields and Economic Stability

3min

11.

Credit, Cryptos, and Climate: Economic Reflections

17min

12.

The Thrill and Risks of Card Counting in Casinos

1min

13.

Golf, Investments, and Asperger's Insight

8min

14.

The Impact of Mentorship in Bond Trading

2min

15.

Literature and Life Lessons

8min

Bloomberg Radio host Barry Ritholtz speaks with "Bond King" Bill Gross, who has been a pioneer in fixed income investing for more than 40 years. Gross co-founded Pacific Investment Management Co. in 1971 and served as managing director and its chief investment officer until 2014, when he joined Janus Capital Group (now Janus Henderson Group). He retired in 2019 to focus on managing his charitable foundation. Gross is also the author of several books, including the just-published "I'm Still Standing: Bond King Bill Gross and the PIMCO Express."

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