Citywire: Mistakes Were Made

By Citywire

Hosts Alex Steger, Frank Talbot, and Chris Sloley ask the best investors about their worst mistakes, and (crucially) what they learned from them.

We hear from some of the brightest minds in markets... more

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The podcast currently has 39 episodes available.

Citywire: Mistakes Were Made episodes:

May 26, 2022 Ep. 29: Mark Dowding
From infiltrating an ECB press conference to trying to side-step stampeding crowds, Mark Dowding is at the forefront of fixed income’s many moving parts. In this latest episode, the bond chief for RBC-owned BlueBay Asset Management, digs into where he feels both he, and the wider market, are prone to going wrong.
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35min
May 19, 2022 Ep. 28: Christine Benz
Maybe our most honest guest yet? Could be! Morningstar’s Christine Benz shares not one but four investments mistakes from her time as a fund analyst and director of personal finance. No spoilers, but Mark Mobius, Janus 20, and market timing all make an appearance.
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40min
May 12, 2022 Ep. 27: Jason Hsu
From ‘Tiger mum’ regulators to emotional stock pickers, there is a lot that Western investors (including Frank!) don’t understand about Chinese markets. Rayliant Global Advisors’ CIO Jason Hsu joins Mistakes Were Made to educate us (and the rest of the Western hemisphere) about China.
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34min
May 05, 2022 Ep. 26: Jean-François Hautemulle
Fund industry stalwart Jean-François Hautemulle talks about the challenges faced by both fund selectors and companies trying to put exciting ideas in front of them. As part of this discussion, the UniCredit and JPM Asset Management veteran, also outlines lessons on dealing with big egos and misguided expectations.
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31min
April 28, 2022 Ep. 25: Peter Kraus
Aperture Investors’ founder Peter Kraus takes aim at a major failing he thinks is hurting asset management industry, as well as his own slow response to the need for a serious shift in mentality. The former AB chief also talks about other elements of engrained thinking that could be deemed problematic.
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30min
April 21, 2022 Ep. 24: Mark Warburton
Queens Park Rangers manager Mark Warburton explains why he gave up a lucrative career in the City to pursue his dream of being a football coach. We also talk footballers and investments. Trigger warning: NFTs, property, and tax schemes may be mentioned!
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35min
April 14, 2022 Ep. 23: Bill Gross
‘Bond King’ Bill Gross reveals regrets about joining Janus, ponders a bund blunder, shares the secret to being a star manager, and tells the tale of a bump into Trump. Plus so much more!
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38min
April 07, 2022 Ep. 22: Dan Davidowitz
A false start with Nike, pumping the brakes on O'Reilly Auto Parts, and the stress of starting out as a deep value guy…
…Polen Capital’s growth guru Dan Davidowitz shares some early (and much more recent) mistakes from his investment career, and the lesson he’s learned.
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32min
March 31, 2022 Ep. 21: Martin Gilbert
Martin Gilbert, co-founder and former CEO of Aberdeen Asset Management, looks back (not so fondly) on a high-profile scandal, warns about PE valuations, and shares the qualities he looks for in a fund manager.
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30min
December 02, 2021 Ep. 20: The major lessons from this season’s guests
In a special episode, Alex, Frank and Chris run the rule over the nine investment heavyweights who joined the Mistakes Were Made podcast for season two. From major operators who came unstuck by options to those who were left reeling by wildly ambitious trades early in their careers, we dissect and discuss common themes and concerns that emerged this time around.
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21min

FAQs about Citywire: Mistakes Were Made:

How many episodes does Citywire: Mistakes Were Made have?

The podcast currently has 39 episodes available.