Enterprising Investor

In episode #026, Robert Haugen discusses the changes fundamental factors that drive stock price performance, components of equity risk, and equity market inefficiency.

In episode #025, Lionel Martellini discusses the changes have taken place in investment management approaches and how asset allocation and risk management related to each other.

In episode #024, Steven M. Galbraith discusses the following: Equity values in the current economic environment -- Elevated money market balances -- Market strategies for 2010.

In episode #023, Bob K. Behal, CFA, and David Van Ommeren discuss the following: Dislocation in asset-backed securities markets during the financial crisis -- ABS markets that are working on their own -- ABS markets supported by the government -- Commercial mortgage market outlook and risks.

In episode #022, Kenneth E. Volpert, CFA, discusses the following: TIPs mechanics -- Strategies used by active managers with TIPs -- Where are real rates versus history -- Inflation and TIPs performance outlook.

In episode #021, George Hoguet, CFA, discusses the following: Historical development of sovereign wealth funds -- Role of sovereign wealth funds during the financial crisis -- Importance of sovereign wealth funds as investors -- Concerns over active ownership of foreign companies by sovereign wealth funds.

In episode #020, Richard T. de Belder discusses the following: What are Sukuk? -- Are Sukuk similar to asset backed securities? -- What are some of the current Sheriah issues facing Sukuk?

In episode #018, Erik B. Granade, CFA, discusses the following: Global Equity valuation, how the credit crisis has affected global markets, and risks associated with Global Equity investing.

In episode #018, Nick Robins discusses the following: What is sustainable investing and how is it different from ethical or socially responsible investing? -- What asset classes are covered by sustainable investing? -- What are some of the challenges and opportunities facing sustainable investing?

In episode #017, David M. Stein discusses portfolio and tax management in the context of the current market environment. He describes: Limitations of diversification and risk management strategies -- Tax efficient portfolio management and the importance of tax management -- Standard and new tax management strategies.