Lauren Templeton

Lauren Templeton, CEO of Templeton & Phillips Capital Management and great-niece of investing legend Sir John Templeton, shares valuable insights on contrarian investing. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining discipline and setting up a life to minimize biases. Drawing on historical lessons, she reveals how to identify underestimated sectors and underscores the potential hidden in today’s maximum pessimism. Templeton also discusses using the scientific method in investment analysis and the necessity of independent thinking to navigate market challenges.

Cayden Chang, a Singaporean Value Investor, discusses his journey and experiences with value investing, including his mistakes and the establishment of the Value Investing Academy. They also cover topics like the tax system in Singapore, investment myths, and common misconceptions about investing.

Lauren Templeton, founder and president of Templeton & Phillips Capital Management, shares insights from her great-uncle, Sir John Templeton, a pioneer of behavioral finance. She discusses key moments in his career and the family's investment philosophies shaped by resilience and contrarian thinking. The conversation dives into navigating market volatility and the importance of accepting imperfection in investment decisions. Lauren also offers her perspective on optimal investing during periods of pessimism, blending art and science in strategic decision-making.