Enterprising Investor
CFA Institute
Enterprising Investor is the flagship podcast of CFA Institute and the definitive program for the investment management industry. As stewards of the investment industry, Enterprising Investor will feature intimate conversations with some of the most influential people from the world of finance about the topics that matter most to investment professionals.
Episodes
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Aug 20, 2014 • 11min
The Value of Alternative Investments
In episode #244, Thomas R. Schneeweis questions the relevancy of modern portfolio theory and addresses common misconceptions associated with alternative investments.
Aug 6, 2014 • 9min
A New Approach to Estimating Variations in the Equity Risk Premium
In episode #243, Dr. Katsunari Yamaguchi, CFA, president of Ibbotson Associates, Japan, has developed a new approach to estimating the equity risk premium that conveniently addresses its variations over time.
Jul 23, 2014 • 7min
The Signal and The Noise: Making Sense of Big Data
In episode #242, We live in an era where we are deluged with data, what many refer to as the ‘era of big data’.
Jul 9, 2014 • 11min
Tomas Sedlacek Highlights Hidden Moralism in Economic Models
In episode #241, Tomas Sedlacek examines the Old and New Testaments as well as ancient Greek and Roman myths that contain archetypal stories that he believes inform modern economic thinking.
Jul 2, 2014 • 11min
Why Do Investment Managers Give Away Their Best Ideas?
In episode #240, Divya Narendra, CEO of SumZero, discusses the impact of online collaboration and crowdsourcing on the investment research process.
Jun 13, 2014 • 8min
Unconstrained Bond Funds: The Future of Fixed Income Investing
In episode #239, The bond fund managed by Kathleen C. Gaffney, CFA, has an unconstrained mandate, allowing her to invest across asset classes and geographies. She discusses how she manages the risks inherent in investing in such a diverse mix of assets, as well as where she currently sees the most attractive investment opportunities.
May 30, 2014 • 17min
Lessons from the Financial Crisis of 2008
In episode #238, Ron Rimkus, CFA, talks with Sheila C. Bair about her perspective on the financial crisis and the state of the financial system in 2014.
May 13, 2014 • 11min
Debt: What's Wrong With It?
In episode #237, Paul Mills questions the conventional wisdom on debt.
Apr 30, 2014 • 13min
A History of Finance and its Lessons for Modern Investors
In episode #236, Professor Adrian R. Bell is an expert in financial history. Listen to him discuss the origins of finance, its Medieval evolution, and, compare and contrast ancient and modern finance.
Apr 17, 2014 • 10min
Asia or the West: Who Will Dominate the 21st Century?
In episode #235, Kishore Mahbubani explains why he believes that Asia will dominate the 21st century.
