https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/intellectualinvestor/Lets_keep_humans_at_the_heart_of_hiring_practices._v2_2021-09-15.mp3 The Financial Times recently published an article about Vitaliy’s travails in recruiting. After sharing the article, Vitaliy expands on what he learned about recruiting, teams, and culture since becoming CEO of IMA. Letter to a Young Investor link: https://contrarianedge.com/letter-to-a-young-investor/ You can read this article online here: https://contrarianedge.com/lets-keep-humans-at-the-heart-of-hiring-practices/   The post Let’s keep humans at the heart of hiring practices – Ep 136 appeared first on The Intellectual Investor.

https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/intellectualinvestor/Rooting_for_the_Underdog_v1_2021-07-27.mp3 For the longest time, Vitaliy’s son Jonah would beat his younger sister Hannah at just about everything. That all changed when we watched The Queen’s Gambit earlier this year. Here’s the story. Enjoy! Long essay link: https://contrarianedge.com/girls-gambit/ James Clear’s Post: https://jamesclear.com/beginners-guide-deliberate-practice Santa Fe 2020 road trip article: https://contrarianedge.com/santa-fe-remember-this/ You can read this article online here: https://contrarianedge.com/rooting-for-the-underdog/   The post Rooting For The Underdog – Ep 135 appeared first on The Intellectual Investor.

https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/intellectualinvestor/The_Softer_Side_of_Value_Investing_v2_2021-07-27.mp3 Culture matters. In this podcast, Vitaliy shares how he evolved from an analyst purely focused on numbers to an investor and CEO focused on people. Using two stories from IMA’s own past, Vitaliy recounts how running the business made him a better investor. You can read this article online here: https://contrarianedge.com/the-softer-side-of-value-investing/ Disclosure: Read this before you buy your next stock   The post The Softer Side of Value Investing – Ep 134 appeared first on The Intellectual Investor.

https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/intellectualinvestor/Unconditional_Love_v2_2021-07-14.mp3 In this podcast, Vitaliy recounts the first time he felt fear. Not the fear of losing his own life, but the fear a parent feels when their kids are at risk. Vitaliy remembers this harrowing episode, and what it taught him about being a parent. Kruzenshtern Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQ004Sgr1wA You can read this article online here: https://contrarianedge.com/unconditional-love/   The post Unconditional Love – Ep 133 appeared first on The Intellectual Investor.

https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/intellectualinvestor/Fools_Gambit_v2_2021-07-02.mp3 In investing, there are many “games to play”. There are a lot of ways to try to make money in the market, and not all of them are good, rational, or productive over the long term. After outlining a few games that are avoided at IMA, Vitaliy shares how he puts together a portfolio that has a high likelihood of producing satisfactory investment results over time. You can read this article online here: https://contrarianedge.com/fools-gambit/ Disclosure: Read this before you buy your next stock   The post Fool’s Gambit – Ep 132 appeared first on The Intellectual Investor.

https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/intellectualinvestor/Sideways_Market_v2_2021-06-27.mp3 In this podcast, Vitaliy goes over why we may be entering a sideways market (he wrote two books on this subject), as well as how to invest in them. Spoiler alert: what has worked well in the last decade-or-so bull market might not work in the next 3 – 5 years, or more. Enjoy! You can read this article online here: https://contrarianedge.com/sideways-market/ Disclosure: Read this before you buy your next stock   The post Sideways Market – Ep 131 appeared first on The Intellectual Investor.

https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/intellectualinvestor/Curmudgeon_on_Cryptocurrency_v2_2021-06-23.mp3 In this podcast, Vitaliy shares a story about when four separate people asked him about “investing” in cryptocurrencies, as well as his thoughts on Bitcoin and other crypto-assets. Vitaliy highlights some risks that come with owning cryptocurrencies, even if some (though not all) crypto investors have legitimate worries about the US dollar going forward. You can read this article online here: https://contrarianedge.com/curmudgeon-on-cryptocurrency/ Disclosure: Read this before you buy your next stock   The post Curmudgeon on Cryptocurrency – Ep 130 appeared first on The Intellectual Investor.

https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/intellectualinvestor/How_We_Invest_in_Inflation_v3_2021-06-16.mp3 In this important podcast, Vitaliy continues his discussion of investing in an inflationary environment. He goes over a handful of strategies and ways to mitigate inflation risk, including investing in businesses with pricing power, capital intensity, and investing abroad. He concludes with a short discussion of a new portfolio IMA is putting together for clients to address these issues. Socially Irresponsible Investing article link: https://contrarianedge.com/socially-irresponsible-investing/ You can read this article online here: https://contrarianedge.com/how-we-invest-in-inflation/     The post How We Invest in Inflation – Ep 129 appeared first on The Intellectual Investor.

https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/intellectualinvestor/Inflation_v3_2021-06-09.mp3 In this important podcast, Vitaliy explores the nuances of inflation, including when it may be coming, from where it might arrive, and how long it might be staying. He also discusses cryptocurrencies, our worrying government debt, and the economic elephant in the room. You can read this article online here: https://contrarianedge.com/inflation-is-here-but-for-how-long/   The post Inflation is here. But for how long? – Ep 128 appeared first on The Intellectual Investor.

https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/intellectualinvestor/Zurich_to_Nice_v1_2021-05-21.mp3 In this podcast, Vitaliy looks forward to his upcoming drive from Zurich, Switzerland to Nice, France, which he would do with his brother Alex. The drive would take them through many charming European towns, and they would visit CERN, the advanced physics laboratory near Geneva. Vitaliy reflects on what he and other investors can learn from the European lifestyle. You can read this article online here: https://contrarianedge.com/zurich-to-nice/   The post Zurich to Nice – Ep 127 appeared first on The Intellectual Investor.