Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry [REPLAY] - Brett Barth – Asset Allocation for Families (Capital Allocators, EP.03)
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Feb 24, 2025 
Brett Barth, the Founder and CIO of BBR Partners, discusses his journey in the finance world while managing over $12.5 billion for families. He shares insights on raising twins and the parallels between family dynamics and asset allocation. The conversation dives into strategic investment approaches, balancing risk and return, and the importance of flexibility in asset management. Barth also explores unique opportunities like music royalties and wireless spectrum, offering practical advice for both individuals and institutional investors.
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Growing Up as Twins
- Brett Barth grew up in Northern Virginia with a twin sister, Betsy.
- He now has twin boys, Brian and Benjamin, and emphasizes treating them as individuals.
Early Finance Interest
- Brett's interest in finance started with a Bar Mitzvah gift of Genentech shares.
- Inspired by Peter Lynch, he invested in Freddie Fuddruckers, learning about winners and losers.
1990s Asian Markets
- Brett's experience in 1990s Hong Kong showed vast differences in market sophistication across Asia.
- Some companies were family-run and understood US capital markets, while others required basic explanations of equity.
