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On this episode of "Financial Perspectives: Chats," Stephen Biggs, CFA, CAIA, CFP - Managing Director & Head of Alternative Investments for The Mather Group - sits down with Ben Inker - co-head of GMO's Asset Allocation Team - to dissect the realities of today's concentrated market. They delve into the intricacies of market concentration and investment strategies, offering a comprehensive analysis of today's market heavyweights, the "Magnificent Seven" (MAG7) stocks. 

Additionally, the episode touches on the broader implications, including potential regulatory and geopolitical challenges, for these tech giants and how these factors might shape their future performance. Inker sheds light on the enduring principles of value investing amidst a market dominated by mega-cap growth stocks, emphasizing that the fundamental principles of value investing remain robust and that there will come a time when active management will once again look attractive against a cap-weighted benchmark. 

Don't miss this engaging discussion that promises to enrich your understanding of market concentration and investment strategies.

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