Enterprising Investor

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Enterprising Investor episodes

November 07, 2014 Myths of Financial Theory and Emerging Markets
In episode #249, Jerome Booth argues that 80% of financial theory is not fit for purpose and describes how investors in the developed world cannot afford to ignore emerging markets. Proper asset allocation requires a strategic view about macro-economic forces, like funds flows, and geopolitical factors rather than traditional optimization models.
13 min
October 28, 2014 Trends in Asian Wealth Management
In episode #248, There has been significant wealth accumulation in Asia in recent years. Vineet Vohra, CFA, of HSBC discusses trends and developments that are taking place across the region, including asset allocation, fees, and ETFs.
12 min
October 10, 2014 The GIPS Guidance Statement for Asset Owners
In episode #247, John P. Meier, CFA, discusses the newly released Guidance Statement on the Applicability of the GIPS Standards for Asset Owners, including the reasons behind issuing the guidance statement and how claiming compliance with the GIPS standards can benefit these asset owners.
8 min
October 01, 2014 The Pooled Fund Guidance Project
In episode #246, Ann Putallaz provides an update on the pooled funds guidance project, highlighting key issues for consideration during the guidance drafting process and discusses why such guidance is needed in the industry.
10 min
September 02, 2014 The Economics of Happiness and the Value of Prediction Markets
In episode #245, Justin Wolfers challenges the prevailing view that there is a limit to the happiness that money can buy.
17 min
August 20, 2014 The Value of Alternative Investments
In episode #244, Thomas R. Schneeweis questions the relevancy of modern portfolio theory and addresses common misconceptions associated with alternative investments.
12 min
August 06, 2014 A New Approach to Estimating Variations in the Equity Risk Premium
In episode #243, Dr. Katsunari Yamaguchi, CFA, president of Ibbotson Associates, Japan, has developed a new approach to estimating the equity risk premium that conveniently addresses its variations over time.
10 min
July 23, 2014 The Signal and The Noise: Making Sense of Big Data
In episode #242, We live in an era where we are deluged with data, what many refer to as the 'era of big data'.
7 min
July 09, 2014 Tomas Sedlacek Highlights Hidden Moralism in Economic Models
In episode #241, Tomas Sedlacek examines the Old and New Testaments as well as ancient Greek and Roman myths that contain archetypal stories that he believes inform modern economic thinking.
11 min
July 02, 2014 Why Do Investment Managers Give Away Their Best Ideas?
In episode #240, Divya Narendra, CEO of SumZero, discusses the impact of online collaboration and crowdsourcing on the investment research process.
11 min

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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…