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 26, 2011 • 7min
Is Liquidity the Missing Equity Investment Style?
In episode #123, Roger Ibbotson argues that a liquidity strategy meets the criteria for a legitimate and sustainable style with clear performance advantages.
Oct 19, 2011 • 14min
Why Is Leadership Critical to Your and Your Firm’s Success?
In episode #121, James Ware, CFA, discusses the importance of leadership skills in the investment industry in light of the recent global financial crisis, how firm culture contributes to (or detracts from) success, and critical skills investment professionals need in today’s climate.
Oct 12, 2011 • 12min
Rebalancing: What’s Next for the China Growth Story?
In episode #120, Michael Pettis reviews the growth track record of China over the past decades and discusses how rebalancing from an investment and export driven economy to a more consumption focused economy could take place going forward. He also discusses Renminbi internationalization and the impact that China’s rebalancing could have on Australia and similar commodity exporting countries.
Oct 5, 2011 • 12min
Global Investing in the New World Order
In episode #122, With much of the developed world in a sovereign debt crisis, what implications will this have on your portfolio risk profile, benchmark, and asset allocation? Having spent his entire career in emerging market and non-U.S. investments, Jeffrey P. Davis, CFA, describes what he believes is a fundamental shift in the global market portfolio.
Sep 29, 2011 • 14min
High-Frequency Trading, Flow Toxicity, and the Flash Crash
In episode #119, Maureen O'Hara discusses high-frequency markets, algorithmic trading, flow toxicity, and differential access to price information in Asia, as well as the flash crash and market fragmentation.
Sep 26, 2011 • 7min
Sovereign Credit Risk and Market Turmoil: Challenges for China's Economic Policies
In episode #118, Jing Ulrich discusses the economic situation in China, the challenges for policymakers, the development of China's capital markets, and the management of trillions of dollars of foreign exchange reserve assets.
Sep 14, 2011 • 12min
Lower Volatility and Higher Yield with Options
In episode #117, Matthew T. Moran discusses using options and futures to manage risk and improve income.
Sep 7, 2011 • 11min
Superior Risk Management through Value Investing
In episode #116, Charles K. Bobrinskoy describes how Ariel Investments puts Buffett value investing principles to work.
Aug 31, 2011 • 9min
Ethics in Investment Management
Industry expert Marianne M. Jennings discusses the ethical issues present in the financial crisis including the seven signs of ethical collapse, cross-cultural differences in ethics, and what universities can do to promote ethical behavior.
Aug 24, 2011 • 8min
Rogers of Ariel Investments Is Bullish on Equities
In episode #114, John W. Rogers, Jr. discusses his 30 years of investment experience and compares today's markets with those of the early 1980s.
