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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Nov 14, 2012 • 10min
Global Geopolitics: Identifying Sources of Risk and Understanding Market-Moving Turmoil
In episode #180, Willis Sparks discussed whether we are likely to see more market-moving turmoil around the globe over the next decade and why geopolitics is increasingly becoming a factor in investment decisions.
Nov 7, 2012 • 15min
Eurozone Crisis: Is the End in Sight?
In episode #182, Wolfgang Münchau discusses the current state of the Eurozone crisis and potential resolutions. He explains potential implications of a breakup and the costs and benefits to various countries across the region.
Oct 31, 2012 • 16min
Crush of Debt Threatens First World
In episode #176, Lacy H. Hunt examines research that demonstrates how current levels of first world debt threaten to cause an economic catastrophe unless action is taken soon.
Oct 31, 2012 • 16min
Finding Investments in a Low Yield Environment
In episode #177, Leo J. de Bever discusses ways of finding global investment opportunities in the current low yield environment.
Oct 17, 2012 • 17min
ETFs and Other ETPs: Key Global Trends and Industry Outlook for the Asia-Pacific Region
In episode #175, Deborah A. Fuhr discusses the landscape and key trends in the global ETF/ETP industry as well as the recently implemented RQFII scheme in China and other developments in the Asia-Pacific markets, giving her views about the outlook for the ETF/ETP industry in the region.
Oct 10, 2012 • 16min
Overcoming Key Challenges in Portfolio Management: Fat Tails, Downside Risk, Equity Risk Premium, and Trade Execution
In episode #173, Dr. Peng Chen, CEO Asia (ex-Japan) at Dimensional Fund Advisors, a firm noted for its collaboration with Nobel laureates and top financial economists, discusses the latest development in investment portfolio management that deals with the key challenges that are once again highlighted by the global financial crisis.
Oct 3, 2012 • 6min
Fixed Income in a Prolonged Low-Interest Environment
In episode #174, With interest rates so low, and a Fed determined to keep them low for a prolonged period, does it make sense to allocate money to fixed income securities right now?
Sep 26, 2012 • 9min
The Value of Constructive Dissonance
In episode #172, John Linehan, CFA, describes his firm’s investment philosophy and the value of "constructive dissonance," and discusses why maintaining a global perspective is more important than ever.
Sep 19, 2012 • 9min
Key Trends and Issues for Financial Advisers
In episode #171, Michael Kitces discusses some of the key issues and trends for financial advisers, including the looming fiscal cliff and the potential for tax rates to rise significantly in the future.
Sep 12, 2012 • 17min
Value Manager Focused on Free Cash Flow
In episode #170, Sam Peters, CFA, discusses his firm’s free cash flow-based approach to valuation, and the challenges and opportunities in today’s stock market.
