Enterprising Investor
Business & Finance
About
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 feature intimate conversations with some of the most influential people from the world of finance about the topics that matter most to investment professionals.
Episodes
- Joachim Klement: Geopolitics, Inflation, and Portfolio Strategy
Joachim Klement joins Mike Wallberg, CFA, to break down the investment implications of today's geopolitical environment. From energy market disruptions to shifting trade dynamics, Klement explains how global events feed through to inflatio…
- Mark Higgins, CFA, and Leyla Kunimoto: Cracks in Private Markets and the Risks of Semi-Liquid Funds
What is really happening beneath the surface of private markets? In this episode of the Enterprising Investor, host Mike Wallberg, CFA, speaks with returning guest, Mark Higgins, CFA, author of Investing in US Financial History, and Leyla…
- Raluca Filip, CFA: Helping Investors Navigate Risk, Volatility, and Second Thoughts
Market volatility and relentless news cycles can cause even confident investors to second-guess their risk tolerance. Raluca Filip, CFA, joins guest host Cathy Scott to explore why clients hesitate, reverse decisions, or suddenly reassess…
- Stefan Sharkansky: The Only Other Spending Rule Article You Will Ever Need
Is it time to move beyond the 4% rule? Stefan Sharkansky joins host Mike Wallberg, CFA, to discuss his Financial Analysts Journal article, "The Only Other Spending Rule Article You Will Ever Need," and why retirement income planning may re…
- Roger Urwin: What a Total Portfolio Approach Looks Like in Practice
What does a total portfolio approach look like inside an investment organization? Roger Urwin, Global Head of Investment Content at Willis Towers Watson, describes how TPA functions in practice, from new roles like the Chief Total Portfoli…
- Roger Urwin: From Strategic Asset Allocation to a Total Portfolio Mindset Description
Roger Urwin, Global Head of Investment Content at Willis Towers Watson, reflects on how leading asset owners are rethinking strategic asset allocation amid faster regime change, rising systemic risk, and growing complexity. In a conversati…
- Ashley Herd: Why Better Managers Drive Better Business Results
Great management isn't a "soft skill" — it's a measurable performance lever. Ashley Herd, founder and CEO of Manager Method and author of The Manager Method: Practical Strategies to Lead with Purpose and Confidence , joins host Mike Wallbe…
- Anna Martirosyan: Ethical AI, Model Governance, and the Future of Responsible Finance
Anna Martirosyan, strategy and transactions manager at EY Parthenon, speaks with guest host Lotta Moberg, CFA, about the ethical foundations of AI in finance, including fairness, transparency, model governance, and the risks that arise as…
- Greg Fisher, CFA: Complexity Science, Uncertainty & the Future of Asset Management
In this extended deep dive, guest host Raymond Pang, Senior Researcher at CFA Institute, speaks with Greg Fisher, CFA, about how complexity science can offer a richer lens for understanding uncertainty, market behavior, and the limitations…
- Victor Haghani: From The Missing Billionaires to Smarter Risk and Better Decisions
Victor Haghani — co-founder of Long-Term Capital Management and founder of Elm Wealth — joins host Mike Wallberg, CFA, to discuss the ideas behind his book The Missing Billionaires: A Guide to Better Financial Decisions. Using the "missing…
- Richard Bookstaber: Understanding Markets Through Complexity and Human Behavior
Risk expert and author Richard Bookstaber joins guest host Genevieve Hayman, senior researcher at CFA Institute, to explore why traditional financial models often fail to capture the real dynamics of markets. Drawing from decades of experi…
- Christine Mahoney: What the Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index Says About the Health of Retirement Systems
Mercer Senior Partner Christine Mahoney joins host Mike Wallberg, CFA, to unpack key findings from the Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index 2025. She explains how 52 retirement income systems are evaluated on adequacy, sustainability,…
- Winston Ma, CFA: Sovereign Wealth, AI Strategy, and the Future of Global Capital
In this episode of Enterprising Investor , Winston Ma, CFA, investor, attorney, author, and partner at Dragon Capital, joins guest host and editor of the Enterprising Investor blog, Cathy Scott, to explore how sovereign wealth is reshaping…
- Rob Arnott: Rethinking Risk, Fear, and the Future of Asset Pricing
Rob Arnott, founder and chairman of Research Affiliates, joins The Enterprising Investor to challenge long-held assumptions about the equity risk premium and asset allocation. Drawing on Fear, Not Risk, Explains Asset Pricing, the provocat…
- Baxter Hines, CFA: Tokenization, Security Tokens, and the Future of Blockchain
Guest host Chris Wiese, CFA, Managing Director of Education at CFA Institute, speaks with Baxter Hines, CFA, Chief Investment Officer at Honeycomb Digital Investments and author of Digital Finance: Security Tokens and Unlocking the Real Po…
- Brian Pisaneschi, CFA: Demystifying AI for Smarter Investing
CFA Institute Research and Policy Center senior investment data scientist Brian Pisaneschi, CFA, breaks down the future of AI in investing—covering retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), agentic workflows, and why human creativity remains y…
- Mark Anson, CFA: Rethinking Portfolio Construction in a Globalized, Uncertain World
At CFA Institute LIVE 2025, guest host Chris Wiese, CFA, managing director of \education at CFA Institute, sat down with Mark Anson, CFA, CEO of Commonfund, for a wide-ranging conversation on how institutional investors can adapt to today'…
- Christopher Shipley: Navigating US Equities, Tariffs, and Global Markets in 2025
What's driving the curious performance of US equities in 2025—and what risks are flying under the radar? Christopher Shipley, Senior Vice President and Co-Chief Investment Officer at Fort Washington Investment Advisors, joins host Mike Wal…
- Nerina Visser, CFA: Elevating Investment Impact Across Africa and the Middle East
Guest host Chris Wiese, CFA, Managing Director of Education at CFA Institute, sits down with Nerina Visser, CFA, President's Council Representative for the Middle East and Africa, during the CFA Institute LIVE 2025 conference. Their conver…
- Barbara Stewart, CFA: The Smartest Things People Ever Did—Global Stories of Risk, Change, and Reward
Barbara Stewart, CFA, returns to The Enterprising Investor to share findings from her latest Rich Thinking study, based on candid conversations with 54 people across the globe. This year's central question—"What's the smartest thing you ev…
- Mark Higgins, CFA: Private Credit, Caution, and the Lessons of Financial History
At CFA Institute LIVE 2025, returning guest Mark Higgins, CFA, sat down with guest host Lotta Moberg to explore the rise—and risks—of private credit. With a historical perspective and a sharp eye for market cycles, Mark challenges the prev…
- Andrew Ang: Value Investing and Portfolio Strategies
Andrew Ang—former BlackRock executive, Columbia professor, and advisor to Sarawak's sovereign wealth fund— explores the intersection of personal journey and professional insight in modern investing. From the severe value investing drawdown…
- Eric Hanno, CFA: Unlocking Opportunities in a Volatile Market
Eric Hanno, CFA, is co-head of Apollo Global Management's Apollo Aligned Alternatives (AAA) strategy. He and host Mike Wallberg, CFA, discuss the current market dynamics for semi-liquid investments amid high levels of uncertainty and volat…
- Dan Boston: Volatility, Valuation, and the International Opportunity Set
Dan Boston, Lead Manager of Polar Capital's International Small Company Fund (PCSCX), shares his perspective on why international equities may be poised for a resurgence. The conversation unfolds amid sharp market volatility following Pres…
- Danielle DiMartino Booth: Recession Signals, Inflation Trends, and Market Implications
Renowned economist and former Federal Reserve advisor Danielle DiMartino Booth joins host Mike Wallberg, CFA, for a hard-hitting conversation about the real state of the U.S. economy. From the under-the-radar signs of a recession to the sh…
- Peter Zeihan: America's Evolving Geopolitical Landscape
Geopolitical strategist and bestselling author Peter Zeihan returns for a deep dive into the shifting global order. He and host Mike Wallberg, CFA, explore the evolving role of the US in international trade, the economic impact of demograp…
- Peter Lazaroff, CFA: The Mindset and Strategies of a Long-Term Investor
Join us for a special crossover episode of Enterprising Investor , where host Mike Wallberg, CFA, sits down with The Long Term Investor podcast's Peter Lazaroff, CFA, for a lively and thought-provoking conversation. Together, they dive int…
- Cheryll-Ann Wilson, CFA: A Workflow Analysis of Big Data in the Investment Management Process
Senior Affiliate Researcher at CFA Institute, Cheryll-Ann Wilson, CFA, discusses the recently published CFA Institute Research & Policy Center report, "Creating Value from Big Data in the Investment Management Process: A Workflow Analysis.…
- Olivier Fines, CFA, and Mark Higgins, CFA: The Role of the U.S. Dollar as a Global Reserve Currency
In this episode, Mike welcomes Olivier Fines, CFA, Head of Advocacy and Capital Markets Policy Research for EMEA at CFA Institute, and Mark Higgins, CFA, author of "Investing in U.S. Financial History." The discussion centers around the fi…
- Amanda Voegeli, CFA: Insights from Canadian Pension Plans
Mike Wallberg, CFA, welcomes Amanda Voegeli, CFA, President and Managing Partner of Southlea Group, to discuss the unique landscape of Canadian public sector pension plans. The conversation dives into the competitive challenges these plans…
- Rich Nuzum, CFA: Lessons from Top-Ranked Political Systems
In this episode of the Enterprising Investor podcast, guest host Ryan Munson discusses the 2024 edition of the Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index with Mercer's Executive Director of Investments and Global Chief Investment Strategist…
- Clare Flynn Levy: Measuring Decision-Making Skill in Investing
Founder and CEO of Essentia Analytics, Clare Flynn Levy, joins Mike Wallberg, CFA, to discuss the concept of the behavioral alpha score, a metric designed to assess an investor's decision-making skill. Drawing from her experience as an act…
- Stephen Foerster, CFA: Trailblazers, Heroes, and Crooks
Stephen Foerster, CFA, discusses his new book, "Trailblazers Heroes and Crooks: Stories to Make You a Smarter Investor." In the book, Professor Foerster shares intriguing stories that illustrate valuable lessons for investors, drawing from…
- Stephanie Baker: Punishing Putin
Mike Wallberg welcomes senior Bloomberg writer Stephanie Baker to discuss her new book, "Punishing Putin: Inside the Global Economic War to Bring Down Russia." The book offers an in-depth analysis of the West's response to Russia's full-sc…
- Drew Estes, CFA: Investing through an Evolutionary Lens
Drew Estes, CFA, a portfolio manager at Banyan Capital Management, and host Mike Wallberg, CFA, discuss Drew's thought-provoking article, "Commercial Evolution," which explores the intersection of evolutionary biology and investment strate…
- Jordan Doyle and Genevieve Hayman: The Rise of Index-Based Strategies
Join as Jordan Doyle and Genevieve Hayman discuss their recent report, "Smart Beta, Direct Indexing, and Index-Based Investment Strategies." The conversation explores the historical context and substantial growth of index investing, highli…
- Cam Harvey: Forecasting Recessions
Campbell Harvey, a professor of finance at Duke University, director of research at Research Affiliates, and author of "DeFi and the Future of Finance," is best known for identifying the link between an inverted yield curve and impending r…
- Ken Laudan: Investing in the Age of AI
Join Mike Wallberg, CFA, and Ken Laudan, portfolio manager of Buffalo Fund's Blue Chip Growth Fund, for a thought-provoking discussion on the future of AI in investing. Ken shares his contrary view on AI's transformational potential, drawi…
- Feifei Li: AI in Investment Research
Fei-Fei Li, former Chief Investment Officer at Research Affiliates and current CIO at Kavout Algo Financial, shares insights from her extensive background in finance. She discusses her tenure at Research Affiliates, where she led research…
- David Blanchett, CFA: The Role of Commodities in Portfolio Allocation
Tune in as David Blanchett, CFA, shares insights on his latest research on investment horizons, serial correlation, and better retirement portfolios. David discusses the impact of time and inflation on optimal portfolio construction and ma…
- Alfonso Ricciardelli: Alternative Credit
In this episode of the Enterprising Investor podcast, host Mike Wallberg, CFA, interviews Alfonso Ricciardelli, CFA, about alternative credit. Alfonso co-edited "An Introduction to Alternative Credit" for the CFA Institute Research Foundat…
- Chris Geczy: Unpacking the Role of AI in Finance
On this episode of Enterprising Investor, Mike Wallberg, CFA, interviews Chris Geczy from UPenn's Wharton School about the application of AI in the investment industry. Professor Geczy discusses the evolution of AI in finance and its histo…
- Robert Hagstrom, CFA: Unpacking Warren Buffett's Approach
In this episode of Enterprising Investor, host Mike Wallberg, CFA, interviews Robert Hagstrom, CFA, author of "The Warren Buffett Way," discussing insights from the recent Berkshire shareholders meeting and the evolution of Warren Buffett'…
- Andy Lee: The Potential of Tax Receivable Agreements
In this episode of Enterprising Investor, host Mike Wallberg, CFA, engages with Andy Lee, founder of Parallaxes Capital, to uncover the hidden gems within tax receivable agreements. Andy shares his insights on how these agreements, akin to…
- Meir Statman: Balancing Wealth and Wellbeing
This episode of Enterprising Investor features Dr. Meir Statman discussing the role of money in happiness and how mindset can impact investing success. Dr. Statman, a professor at Santa Clara University, recently published a book titled "A…
- Mark Higgins, CFA: Lessons from US Financial History
On this episode of the Enterprising Investor podcast, host Mike Wallberg, CFA, interviews Mark Higgins, CFA, author of " Investing in US Financial History. " Mark delves into the comprehensive process of breaking down US financial history…
- Barbara Stewart, CFA: Insights from the 14th Annual Rich Thinking Study
In this episode of the Enterprising Investor Podcast, host Mike Wallberg, CFA, introduces Barbara Stewart, CFA, an experienced FX trader, high-net-worth manager, researcher, author, and keynote speaker. Barbara discusses her annual Rich Th…
- Important Announcement: Guiding Assets is becoming the Enterprising Investor Podcast
In March, Guiding Assets is joining forces with the Enterprising Investor Blog. The podcast will be renamed and become the Enterprising Investor podcast. Same great content as before. Better alignment with our mission of putting investor c…
- Daniel Peris, CFA: The Ownership Dividend
In this episode of Guiding Assets, host Mike Wallberg, CFA, interviews Dr. Daniel Peris, CFA, a senior portfolio manager with Federated Hermes. Dr. Peris discusses his new book, "The Ownership Dividend," and the paradigm shift he sees in h…
- Edward McQuarrie: Rethinking Portfolio Theory
In this episode of Guiding Assets, host Mike Wallberg is joined by Dr. Edward McQuarrie, Professor Emeritus of the Levy School of Business at Santa Clara University. Dr. McQuarrie challenges some long-held assumptions in financial markets,…