
The Best Investment Writing
The Best Investment Writing podcast is like a masters degree in investing, voiced by some of the world’s best investors. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, our podcast offers invaluable insights to help you navigate the complex world of finance. Tune in to hear research pieces that are as timely as they are timeless. Your journey to smarter investing starts here.
Latest episodes

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May 20, 2025 • 26min
Rob Campbell, Mawer – Dead Reckoning: Investing Lessons from the High Seas
Rob Campbell, an institutional portfolio manager at Mawer Investment Management, shares insights inspired by maritime navigation. He draws parallels between the challenges faced by sailors and investors, emphasizing the need for discipline and strategic planning. Campbell explores historical lessons, the importance of questioning dominant narratives, and the intricacies of valuation. He underscores maintaining high-quality investment models and a margin of safety while navigating uncertainty, making for a compelling discussion on sound investment strategies.

Dec 17, 2024 • 20min
Henry Neville, Man Group - The Road Ahead: Against Apathy
Today's episode features Henry Neville reading The Road Ahead Against Apathy.Henry Neville is a multi-asset portfolio manager at Man Group, a technology-empowered active investment management focused on delivering performance and client solutions.-----The Best Investment Writing features top research pieces shared via The Idea Farm e-mail newsletter. Subscribe so you get these sent to you each week.-----Follow Meb on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTubeFor detailed show notes, click hereTo learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our mailing list or visit us at cambriainvestments.com-----Today’s episode is sponsored by The Idea Farm. The Idea Farm gives you access to over $100,000 worth of investing research, the kind usually read by only the world’s largest institutions, funds, and money managers. Subscribe for free here.Follow The Idea Farm: Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram | Tik Tok-----Interested in sponsoring the show? Email us at Feedback@TheMebFaberShow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 31, 2024 • 29min
Kai Wu, Sparkline Capital – Partisan Investing
Today's episode features Kai Wu reading Partisan Investing. Kai Wu is the founder and Chief Investment Officer of Sparkline Capital, an investment management firm applying state-of-the-art machine learning and computing to uncover alpha in large, unstructured data sets.-----The Best Investment Writing features top research pieces shared via The Idea Farm e-mail newsletter. Subscribe so you get these sent to you each week.-----Follow Meb on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTubeFor detailed show notes, click hereTo learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our mailing list or visit us at cambriainvestments.com-----Today’s episode is sponsored by The Idea Farm. The Idea Farm gives you access to over $100,000 worth of investing research, the kind usually read by only the world’s largest institutions, funds, and money managers. Subscribe for free here.Follow The Idea Farm: Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram | Tik Tok-----Interested in sponsoring the show? Email us at Feedback@TheMebFaberShow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 28, 2024 • 23min
Dr. Bryan Taylor, Global Financial Data – 200 Years of Market Concentration
Today's episode features Dr. Bryan Taylor reading 200 Years of Market Concentration. Dr. Bryan Taylor is the President and Chief Economist for Global Financial Data, which provides the most comprehensive, historical economic and financial information. You can hear Dr. Taylor as a guest on The Meb Faber Show podcast in October 2024.-----The Best Investment Writing features top research pieces shared via The Idea Farm e-mail newsletter. Subscribe so you get these sent to you each week.-----Follow Meb on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTubeFor detailed show notes, click hereTo learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our mailing list or visit us at cambriainvestments.com-----Today’s episode is sponsored by The Idea Farm. The Idea Farm gives you access to over $100,000 worth of investing research, the kind usually read by only the world’s largest institutions, funds, and money managers. Subscribe for free here.Follow The Idea Farm: Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram | Tik Tok-----Interested in sponsoring the show? Email us at Feedback@TheMebFaberShow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 10, 2024 • 22min
Owen Lamont, Acadian – Don’t Blame Indexing for Your Problems
Today's episode features Owen Lamont reading Don’t Blame Indexing for Your Problems.Owen Lamont is a Portfolio Manager at Acadian Asset Management.-----The Best Investment Writing features top research pieces shared via The Idea Farm e-mail newsletter. Subscribe so you get these sent to you each week.-----Follow Meb on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTubeFor detailed show notes, click hereTo learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our mailing list or visit us at cambriainvestments.com-----Today’s episode is sponsored by The Idea Farm. The Idea Farm gives you access to over $100,000 worth of investing research, the kind usually read by only the world’s largest institutions, funds, and money managers. Subscribe for free here.Follow The Idea Farm: Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram | Tik Tok-----Interested in sponsoring the show? Email us at Feedback@TheMebFaberShow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 27, 2024 • 21min
Brian Chingono, Verdad – The Dispersion Delusion
In this talk, Brian Chingono, Director of Quantitative Research and Portfolio Manager at Verdad, dives into the intriguing world of return dispersion in both private equity and public markets. He sheds light on the crucial role of skilled manager selection, revealing how performance gaps can impact investor decisions. Chingono also highlights the challenges and complexities within private equity, particularly addressing the high fees that can erode returns, while proposing effective strategies from the public markets.

Aug 20, 2024 • 27min
Steve Hou, Bloomberg – Pricing Power Everywhere
Today's episode features Steve Hou reading Pricing Power Everywhere. Steve Hou is a Quantitative Researcher at Bloomberg LP Index Research team, where he is responsible for systematic equity and multi asset strategy research. He was previously a quantitative researcher at AQR Capital Management.-----The Best Investment Writing features top research pieces shared via The Idea Farm e-mail newsletter. Subscribe so you get these sent to you each week.-----Follow Meb on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTubeFor detailed show notes, click hereTo learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our mailing list or visit us at cambriainvestments.com-----Today’s episode is sponsored by The Idea Farm. The Idea Farm gives you access to over $100,000 worth of investing research, the kind usually read by only the world’s largest institutions, funds, and money managers. Subscribe for free here.Follow The Idea Farm: Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram | Tik Tok-----Interested in sponsoring the show? Email us at Feedback@TheMebFaberShow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 15, 2024 • 24min
Que Nguyen, Research Affiliates – Learn from Last Tech Bubble to Embrace GenAI Mania
Today's episode features Que Nguyen reading Learn from Last Tech Bubble to Embrace GenAI Mania. Que Nguyen is a Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Equity Strategies. She leads the cross-sectional equity research and strategy design that supports the firm's systematic active portfolios and smart beta indices. You can hear Que as a guest on The Meb Faber Show podcast in October 2023.-----The Best Investment Writing features top research pieces shared via The Idea Farm e-mail newsletter. Subscribe so you get these sent to you each week.-----Follow Meb on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTubeFor detailed show notes, click hereTo learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our mailing list or visit us at cambriainvestments.com-----Today’s episode is sponsored by The Idea Farm. The Idea Farm gives you access to over $100,000 worth of investing research, the kind usually read by only the world’s largest institutions, funds, and money managers. Subscribe for free here.Follow The Idea Farm: Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram | Tik Tok-----Interested in sponsoring the show? Email us at Feedback@TheMebFaberShow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 13, 2024 • 10min
Jason Buck, Mutiny Funds – Herschel Walker Syndrome
Today's episode features Jason Buck reading Herschel Walker Syndrome.Jason Buck is the Chief Investment Officer of Mutiny Funds. He oversees the investment strategy and manager selection.You can hear Jason as a guest on The Meb Faber Show podcast in September 2022 and May 2024.-----The Best Investment Writing features top research pieces shared via The Idea Farm e-mail newsletter. Subscribe so you get these sent to you each week.-----Follow Meb on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTubeFor detailed show notes, click hereTo learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our mailing list or visit us at cambriainvestments.com-----Today’s episode is sponsored by The Idea Farm. The Idea Farm gives you access to over $100,000 worth of investing research, the kind usually read by only the world’s largest institutions, funds, and money managers. Subscribe for free here.Follow The Idea Farm: Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram | Tik Tok-----Interested in sponsoring the show? Email us at Feedback@TheMebFaberShow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 10, 2024 • 34min
Robeco – The Cross-Section of Stock Returns before 1926 (and beyond)
Today's episode features Guido Baltussen, Bart P. Van Vliet, and Pim Van Vliet reading The Cross-Section of Stock Returns before 1926 (and beyond). Pim Van Vliet is Head of Conservative Equities and Head of Robeco’s Quantitative Equities department.Bart P. Van Vliet is a Client Portfolio Manager at Robeco.Guido Baltussen is the Head of Quantitative Strategies for Northern Trust Asset Management. At the time of this recording, he served as Head of Robeco’s Factor Investing strategies and Co-head of the Quant Fixed Income team.-----The Best Investment Writing features top research pieces shared via The Idea Farm e-mail newsletter. Subscribe so you get these sent to you each week.-----Follow Meb on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTubeFor detailed show notes, click hereTo learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our mailing list or visit us at cambriainvestments.com-----Today’s episode is sponsored by The Idea Farm. The Idea Farm gives you access to over $100,000 worth of investing research, the kind usually read by only the world’s largest institutions, funds, and money managers. Subscribe for free here.Follow The Idea Farm: Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram | Tik Tok-----Interested in sponsoring the show? Email us at Feedback@TheMebFaberShow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices