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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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.
Sep 5, 2012 • 18min
Analyst Risks and Pitfalls: Best Practices for Investment Research
In episode #168, Jeremy Bolland discusses the best practices for banks, brokerages, and research analysts for the production and dissemination of investment research, as well as the regulatory landscape in the Asia Pacific region.
Aug 29, 2012 • 14min
Marc Faber: Money Printing Bad, Hard Assets Good
In episode #167, Marc Faber, editor of "The Gloom, Boom and Doom Report", speaks about his views on money printing, inflation, central banking, China, the Eurozone, and the Fed's monetary policy.
Aug 22, 2012 • 16min
Ethical Behavior in the Investment Industry
In episode #165, John R. Boatright discusses the ethical issues facing investment professionals in the investment industry and how to manage them.
Aug 17, 2012 • 14min
Venture Capital: Excess Capital Meets Revolution in Software
In episode #166, Chris Douvos of Venture Investment Associates speaks about the evolution of the venture capital industry.
