

The Intellectual Investor – Value Investing by Vitaliy Katsenelson
Vitaliy Katsenelson
Value Investing, Life & Philosophy and Classical Music Explained by Vitaliy Katsenelson
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Oct 30, 2025 • 0sec
The Art of Rational Irrationality – Part 1 – Ep 267
 Get ready for an intriguing exploration of rational irrationality, starting with luxury goods like mechanical watches that defy digital trends. Discover why Rolex maintains high demand through scarcity and storytelling. Vitaliy digs into buyer motivations and how retail environments, like a Gucci in Macy's versus Rolex on Bond Street, shape perceptions of value. Plus, learn about Fevertree's journey in creating a premium mixer category, emphasizing quality over profit. Each topic reveals the intricate dance between luxury branding and consumer psychology. 

Oct 23, 2025 • 0sec
My Article in The Wall Street Journal – Ep 266
 Vitaliy shares insights from his tour of an Amazon fulfillment center, highlighting how robots and algorithms orchestrate order fulfillment. He discusses the chaos theory of inventory management and the impact of gamification on worker performance. Reflecting on the human cost of automation, he raises concerns about job displacement and the potential for higher structural unemployment. Additionally, he emphasizes the need for future generations to develop uniquely human skills to thrive in an AI-driven world. 

Oct 16, 2025 • 0sec
Why Smart Investors Should Sit Out the AI Arms Race – Ep 265
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The Little Book of Sideways Markets – https://amzn.to/3QWTlqZ 
Active Value Investing – https://amzn.to/3u8zn3A
 
WHO AM I: Vitaliy Katsenelson is the CEO of Investment Management Associates (IMA) in 2012. Forbes Magazine called him “The New Benjamin Graham.” He’s written for publications including Financial Times, Barron’s, Institutional Investor, and Foreign Policy.
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Sep 25, 2025 • 0sec
Cost-Plus Capitalism: Lessons from HII and the Future of Naval Shipbuilding (Part 5) – Ep 264
 
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Soul in the Game – https://amzn.to/43CF73v
The Little Book of Sideways Markets – https://amzn.to/3QWTlqZ 
Active Value Investing – https://amzn.to/3u8zn3A
WHO AM I: Vitaliy Katsenelson is the CEO of Investment Management Associates (IMA) in 2012. Forbes Magazine called him “The New Benjamin Graham.” He’s written for publications including Financial Times, Barron’s, Institutional Investor, and Foreign Policy.
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Sep 18, 2025 • 0sec
Why We Bought Aker BP: A Technology-First Oil Company (Part 4) – Ep 263
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Client letter Part 1,2 & 3: https://investor.fm/tag/client-letter/
Read this article before you buy a stock: https://investor.fm/the-client-who-changed-how-i-invest/
📚 Get my books:
Soul in the Game – https://amzn.to/43CF73v
The Little Book of Sideways Markets – https://amzn.to/3QWTlqZ
Active Value Investing – https://amzn.to/3u8zn3A
WHO AM I: Vitaliy Katsenelson is the CEO of Investment Management Associates (IMA) in 2012. Forbes Magazine called him “The New Benjamin Graham.” He’s written for publications including Financial Times, Barron’s, Institutional Investor, and Foreign Policy.
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Sep 11, 2025 • 0sec
Charlie Kirk and the Cost of Courage – Ep 262
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My conversation with Charlie Kirk:  https://thecharliekirkshow.com/podcasts/the-charlie-kirk-show/stoicism-and-the-soul-with-vitaliy-katsenelson
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📚 Get my books:
Soul in the Game – https://amzn.to/43CF73v
The Little Book of Sideways Markets – https://amzn.to/3QWTlqZ 
Active Value Investing – https://amzn.to/3u8zn3A
 
WHO AM I: Vitaliy Katsenelson is the CEO of Investment Management Associates (IMA) in 2012. Forbes Magazine called him “The New Benjamin Graham.” He’s written for publications including Financial Times, Barron’s, Institutional Investor, and Foreign Policy.
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Sep 2, 2025 • 0sec
Skin in the Game, Steam in the Ground (Part 3) – Ep 261
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Client letter Part 1 & 2: https://investor.fm/tag/client-letter/
The Intellectual Investor Conference: https://conference.investor.fm/
 
📚 Get my books:
Soul in the Game – https://amzn.to/43CF73v
The Little Book of Sideways Markets – https://amzn.to/3QWTlqZ 
Active Value Investing – https://amzn.to/3u8zn3A
 
WHO AM I: Vitaliy Katsenelson is the CEO of Investment Management Associates (IMA) in 2012. Forbes Magazine called him “The New Benjamin Graham.” He’s written for publications including Financial Times, Barron’s, Institutional Investor, and Foreign Policy.
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Aug 29, 2025 • 0sec
Inside Baseball: How We Build Portfolios (Part 2) – Ep 260
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📚 Get my books:
Soul in the Game – https://amzn.to/43CF73v
The Little Book of Sideways Markets – https://amzn.to/3QWTlqZ
Active Value Investing – https://amzn.to/3u8zn3A
WHO AM I: Vitaliy Katsenelson is the CEO of Investment Management Associates (IMA) in 2012. Forbes Magazine called him “The New Benjamin Graham.” He’s written for publications including Financial Times, Barron’s, Institutional Investor, and Foreign Policy.
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Aug 27, 2025 • 0sec
Skating on Thin Ice: Discipline, Doubt, and the Long Game (Part 1) – Ep 259
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📚 Get my books:
Soul in the Game – https://amzn.to/43CF73v
The Little Book of Sideways Markets – https://amzn.to/3QWTlqZ 
Active Value Investing – https://amzn.to/3u8zn3A
 
WHO AM I: Vitaliy Katsenelson is the CEO of Investment Management Associates (IMA) in 2012. Forbes Magazine called him “The New Benjamin Graham.” He’s written for publications including Financial Times, Barron’s, Institutional Investor, and Foreign Policy.
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Aug 21, 2025 • 0sec
The Baltics, Europe’s Pragmatic Rising Stars – Ep 258
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📚 Get my books:
Soul in the Game – https://amzn.to/43CF73v
The Little Book of Sideways Markets – https://amzn.to/3QWTlqZ 
Active Value Investing – https://amzn.to/3u8zn3A
 
WHO AM I: Vitaliy Katsenelson is the CEO of Investment Management Associates (IMA) in 2012. Forbes Magazine called him “The New Benjamin Graham.” He’s written for publications including Financial Times, Barron’s, Institutional Investor, and Foreign Policy.
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