Owen Lamont, a Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Acadian Asset Management, dives into the fascinating world of market bubbles, detailing his framework, "The Seven Pillars of Market Bubbles." He contrasts the allure of high-quality investments against the speculative frenzy surrounding cryptocurrencies and meme stocks. The discussion touches on the unpredictable nature of market dynamics and the psychological impacts of recent sell-offs. Additionally, they explore the exciting advancements in autonomous vehicles and how they will reshape the future of investing and mobility.
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Bubble Definition Nuance
The term "bubble" implies that gains come from low-quality investments.
While such investments exist, major gains are from high-quality companies, bought at a premium.
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Idiots in Markets
Larry Summers apocryphally wrote, "There are idiots. Look around."
This refers to bubbles as a mix of rational and irrational actors, like in Bitcoin.
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Cynicism in Markets
Some rational actors bet on continued irrationality, cynically exploiting the "greater fool" theory.
This cynicism is increasing in markets, possibly mirroring societal trends.
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On this TCAF Tuesday, Josh Brown is joined by Owen Lamont, Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Acadian Asset Management to discuss his piece “The Seven Pillars of Market Bubbles". Then at 40:44, hear an all-new episode of What Are Your Thoughts with Josh Brown and Michael Batnick!
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