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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Jul 20, 2011 • 13min
The Latin American Investment Climate
In episode #109, Melvin Escudero discusses some of the elements that will be critical for Latin America's continued growth into the future.
Jul 13, 2011 • 7min
The Gold Standard: Is It an Option?
In episode #108, John Authers discusses the merits of returning to the gold standard and offers some potential alternatives.
Jul 7, 2011 • 13min
Geopolitical Joust
In episode #107, As the globalization of the investment profession continues and international uncertainty abounds, geopolitical risks are growing in importance. Pippa Malmgren examines these risks and highlights ways to identify and deal with their challenges.
Jun 29, 2011 • 12min
The Investment Philosophy of a Seasoned Investor
In episode #106, Felix Zulauf shares his investment philosophy and his views on the Euro and investing in gold.
Jun 20, 2011 • 14min
Demographic Trends and Their Investment Implications
In episode #105, Dr. Amlan Roy discusses the implications of demographic trends for geographic regions, countries, and industries.
Jun 15, 2011 • 12min
Sustainability and Pension Fund Investing
In episode #104, Roger Urwin discusses the concept of sustainability as it applies to pension fund investing.
Jun 8, 2011 • 8min
Failures and Successes of Wall Street
In episode #103, Roger Lowenstein discusses the continued importance of Wall Street, but takes issue with abusive practices that led to asset bubbles and costly bailouts.
May 31, 2011 • 16min
Hedge Fund Alpha: Where to Find It and How to Capture It
In episode #102, Clifford S. Asness addresses issues regarding hedge funds, including the different risk and reward profiles of various strategies, the never-ending quest for alpha, and the growing interest in hedge fund replication.
May 25, 2011 • 12min
ESG Data and the Investment Process
In episode #096, Curtis Ravenel discusses the use of environmental, social, and governance factors in the investment management process and the data currently available in these areas.
May 18, 2011 • 15min
Managing an Investment Management Firm
In episode #101, Howard Marks, CFA, discusses his widely read client memos, his core investment philosophy, and strategies for making sure culture and philosophy at his firm are properly aligned across regions.
