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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May 11, 2011 • 7min
The Proper Role of the Fed
In episode #100, William Poole discusses the history of the Federal Reserve in the United States and the evolution of its mandates over time.
May 4, 2011 • 19min
Geopolitical Risks and Trends
In episode #098, Kevin Kajiwara discusses the global investment implications of current geopolitical trends and risks.
Apr 27, 2011 • 9min
The Power behind Investing in Alternative Energy
In episode #099, Russell Read, CFA, discusses the changing dynamics and where the opportunities lie for alternative energy.
Apr 22, 2011 • 12min
Japan: Change in a Time of Crisis
In episode #094, Yasuhiro Oshima, CFA, gives his thoughts on Japan's recovery from the recent earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear crises.
Apr 20, 2011 • 9min
Incorporating Family Dynamics into a Wealth Manager's Advisory Process
In episode #097, Lisa Gray discusses the importance of incorporating family dynamics into the advisory process.
Apr 13, 2011 • 10min
The Proper Role of Art in an Investment Portfolio
In episode #095, The allure of investing in art is compelling to many investors, but is unfamiliar territory to many financial advisers. Jeffrey Horvitz discusses the pros and cons of adding art to your portfolio.
Apr 6, 2011 • 16min
Risk and Portfolio Management
In episode #093, Attilio Meucci, CFA, offers a systematic approach to risk and portfolio management and describes some of the challenges and tradeoffs investors face when it comes to controlling risk in their portfolios.
Mar 31, 2011 • 11min
Reflections on Decision Making and Counterintuition
In episode #090, Michael J. Mauboussin discusses the role of technical competence, "counterintuition," and the application of multiple mental models to the discipline of financial analysis.
Mar 23, 2011 • 9min
Incorporating ESG Data in the Investment Process
In episode #092, Michelle Clayman, CFA, discusses incorporating non-financial environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data in the investment process.
Mar 16, 2011 • 15min
Free Cash Flow and the Cost of Equity Capital
In episode #089, Kenneth S. Hackel, CFA, author of the book Security Valuation and Risk Analysis, challenges traditional thinking on important concepts like the cost of capital and free cash flow.
