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Masters in Business

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Bloomberg Radio host Barry Ritholtz has in-depth discussions with the people and ideas that shape markets, investing and business.

Episodes

Introducing: Stock Movers

Stock Movers is a new, five-minute report on today's winners and losers in the stock market. Listen for analysis on the companies making news in markets. Listen on Apple : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stock-movers/id1803209456 Listen on Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/1LhpIazkwQ9bSkxHsjknI8?si=1233c9c58f1e4e16&nd=1&dlsi=b25af9cebbca4895 Listen Anywhere : https://link.podtrac.com/h0zn7xir See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 24, 202530 sec

A Timeless Collection of Infinite Wisdom with Jim O'Shaughnessy

Barry speaks with Jim O'Shaughnessy, Founder and CEO of O'Shaughnessy Ventures LLC. Prior to founding O'Shaughnessy Ventures, Jim was the Founder and Chair of OSAM (O'Shaughnessy Asset Management) which was acquired by Franklin Templeton in 2021. He also served as Senior Managing Director and Executive Director of Systematic Equity for Bear Stearns. His book "What Works on Wall Street" was a New York Times bestseller. On this episode, Barry and Jim discuss his path through the world of business,...

Mar 20, 20251 hr 22 min

Team Favorite At the Money: The Tech Behind a Crypto Future

What is the value of crypto-currencies as a technology? How do the technologies that underlie Bitcoin and Ethereum work, and what are their futures? Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management speaks with Barry Ritholtz about the future of crypto-technology. His firm runs over $10 billion in client crypto assets. Each week, “At the Money” discusses an important topic in money management. From portfolio construction to taxes and cutting down on fees, join Barry Ritholtz to l...

Mar 19, 202515 min

US Fiscal Policy and the 'Deficit Myth' with Stephanie Kelton

Barry speaks with Stephanie Kelton, Professor of Economics and Public Policy at Stony Brook University and Senior Fellow at the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis. Previously, Professor Kelton was Chair of the Department of Economics at the University of Missouri, Kansas City. In addition to her work in academia, Stephanie has held numerous roles in the political sphere. She served as chief economist on the U.S. Senate Budget Committee, and was senior economic adviser for Bernie Sander...

Mar 13, 20251 hr 30 min

Team Favorite At the Money: Optimizing Personal Health in Finance

Wall Street is always looking for an edge over the competition. But what if there was a giant source of overlooked alpha? Phil Pearlman, former Chief Behavioral Officer at the Bank of the Ozarks and founder of the Pearl Institute speaks with Barry Ritholtz about how the traders are seeking better returns by optimizing for personal health. Each week, “At the Money” discusses an important topic in money management. From portfolio construction to taxes and cutting down on fees, join Barry Ritholtz ...

Mar 12, 202516 min

Economic Risks Versus Media Alarmism with Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak

Barry speaks with Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak, Boston Consulting Group's Global Chief Economist. Prior to this role at BCG, Philipp advised financial institutions and governments at the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) as well as McKinsey & Company. He was also Chief Economist at Stanford C. Bernstein. He is a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review, World Economic Forum, and various other business publications. Philipp also leads the Center for Macroeconomi...

Mar 07, 20251 hr 9 min

At the Money: Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee on Tariffs, Supply Chains and Inflation

Tariffs are in effect raising fears of sparking a new round of inflation and hurting economic activity. Will they reduce the likelihood of the Fed cutting rates any time soon? On this special episode, Barry Ritholtz speaks with Austan Goolsbee, President of the Chicago Federal Reserve. Goolsbee, a voting member of the FOMC, breaks down the impact of tariffs, the drivers of inflation, and what the FOMC is watching. Each week, “At the Money” discusses an important topic in money management. From p...

Mar 05, 202538 min

JPMorgan’s Melissa Smith on Middle Market Banking

Barry speaks with Melissa Smith. She is co-Head of Commercial Banking at JPMorgan. Previously she was Co-Head of Innovation Economy and Head of Specialized Industries. Melissa has been with JPMorgan for over 20 years. She works with founders, CEOs and CFOs, delivering a cohesive banking experience to startups and fast-growing companies. On this episode, Barry and Melissa discuss her path through finance and dance, the complexities of middle market banking, and how J.P Morgan is preparing for the...

Feb 27, 202558 min

Team Favorite At the Money: What Never Changes with Money

*Originally aired 11/6/24* As much as our era seems to be unprecedented, Human nature is same as it ever was. Our behavior around risk and reward has been very consistent over the millennia. On this episode, Barry Ritholtz speaks with Morgan Housel, author of the book “Same as Ever: A Guide to What Never Changes.” Together, they break down what never changes when it comes to money. Each week, “At the Money” discusses an important topic in money management. From portfolio construction to taxes an...

Feb 26, 202514 min

Rethinking Investing with Greenwich Associates' Charles Ellis

Barry speaks with Charles Ellis, author and Founder of Greenwich Associates. Prior to founding Greenwich Associates in 1972, Charles worked with the Rockefeller family investments office and Donaldson, Lufkin, and Jenrette. Charles was appointed to the faculty of the Yale School of Management and twice to the Harvard Business School. He also served as a trustee at Yale from 1997 to 2008. After stepping down as Managing Partner at Greenwich, Charles served on the Vanguard Group Board of Directors...

Feb 21, 202552 min

Jeff Hirsch on Why Big Federal Spending Plus Inflation = “Superbooms”

Wars, national defense spending, technology innovations – historically, these have had big impacts on the economy. The result: A spike in inflation and a huge surge in market prices. How can you take advantage of these Superbooms? Jeffrey Hirsch is editor of the Stock Trader’s Almanac & Almanac Investor Newsletter. He wrote the 2011 book, “Super Boom: Why the Dow Jones Will Hit 38,820 and How You Can Profit From It.” He sees a similar sort of cycle today. Each week, “At the Money” discusses ...

Feb 19, 202514 min

Team Favorite At the Money: Valuation Is an Exercise in Faith

Do you understand the difference between price and value? How much faith do you have that any stock or market will eventually return to its intrinsic value? In this episode of At the Money, Barry Ritholtz speaks with Professor Aswath Damodaran of NYU Stern School of Business. He has written numerous books on valuation and finance. Each week, “At the Money” discusses an important topic in money management. From portfolio construction to taxes and cutting down on fees, join Barry Ritholtz to learn...

Feb 19, 202514 min

Christine Phillpotts on Investing in Emerging Markets

Barry speaks with Christine Phillpotts, Portfolio Manager for Ariel Investments’ emerging markets value strategies. She is also Senior Research Analyst for Consumer and Real Estate across Asia, Latin America, Middle East and Eastern Europe. She also covers all sectors in Africa. She spent 10 years at AllianceBernstein as Portfolio Manager and Senior Research analyst in emerging markets. Christine also helped launched the ‘Next 50 Emerging Markets Fund ’, AllianceBernstein’s Frontier fund. She al...

Feb 13, 20251 hr 10 min

Understanding 'The 5 Types of Wealth' with Sahil Bloom

Barry speaks with Sahil Bloom, Founder and Managing Partner of SRB Ventures, a Venture Capital focused on accelerating compelling startups. He also owns and operates SRB Holdings. Prior to SRB, Sahil spent roughly 7 years in high finance, serving as Vice President of a private equity fund with $3.5 billion in assets under management. He holds multiple degrees from Stanford University, where he also played Division I baseball. Sahil is an avid public speaker and content creator. His newsletter 'T...

Feb 07, 202552 min

Ted Seides on Whether Hedge Funds Are Right For You

Hedge funds have never been more (or less hedged). The alternative asset class has become a huge destination for institutional and family office capital. But are the high costs and performance risks appropriate for you? Ted Seides is founder and CIO of Capital Allocators, and learned about alts working under the legendary David Swensen at the Yale University Investments Office. He wrote the book, “Private Equity Deals: Lessons in investing, dealmaking and operations." Each week, “At the Money” d...

Feb 05, 202516 min

The US Economy and Trump Administration Policy with Apollo's Torsten Slok

Barry speaks with Torsten Slok, Partner and Chief Economist at Apollo Global Management. Prior to his time at Apollo, Torsten spent roughly 15 years on the sell-side with Deutsche Bank. His team there was top-ranked by Institutional Investor in fixed income and equities for ten of those years. Additionally, he spent time in Paris at the OECD as well as at the IMF's division responsible for writing the World Economic Outlook. He has developed several content platforms including Apollo Academy and...

Jan 30, 20251 hr 11 min

Jeff Hirsch on Presidential Market Cycles

What does history inform us about how newly elected presidents impact the market cycle? What should investors expect from the next 4 years? Jeffrey Hirsch, editor of the Stock Trader’s Almanac , speaks with Barry Ritholtz about how each year of any President’s term impacts markets in a different way. Each week, “At the Money” discusses an important topic in money management. From portfolio construction to taxes and cutting down on fees, join Barry Ritholtz to learn the best ways to put your mone...

Jan 29, 202514 min

Introducing: Trumponomics

Tariffs, crypto, deregulation, tax cuts, protectionism, are just some of the things back on the table when Donald Trump returns to the Presidency. To help you plan for Trump's singular approach to economics, Bloomberg presents Trumponomics, a weekly podcast focused on the Trump administration's economic policies and plans. Editorial head of government and economics Stephanie Flanders will be joined each week by reporters in Washington D.C. and Wall Street to examine how Trump's policies are shap...

Jan 28, 20252 min

From Managing Portfolios to Running an Organization with Mike Freno

Barry speaks with Mike Freno, Barings LLC Chairman and CEO. In his nearly 20 years with the firm, Mike has held various positions including Managing Director, Head of Global High Yield, and Head of Global Markets. He also spent 5 years as the company's President, overseeing a majority of Barings’ business sectors including investments, sales, operations and tech. Additionally, Mike served as Chairman of the Board of Barings BDC. Alongside his Chairman and CEO duties, he is a current member of th...

Jan 23, 20251 hr 1 min

At the Money: Compounding Health and Wealth

We understand how wealth compounds over time, but did you know you can also compound your health? Phil Pearlman, former Chief Behavioral Officer at the Bank of the Ozarks and founder of the Pearl Institute speaks with Barry Ritholtz about the parallels between wealth and health management. Each week, “At the Money” discusses an important topic in money management. From portfolio construction to taxes and cutting down on fees, join Barry Ritholtz to learn the best ways to put your money to work. ...

Jan 22, 202516 min

Jonathan Clements Explains Why Dying is Hard Work

Barry speaks with Jonathan Clements, Founder and Editor of the HumbleDollar and veteran personal finance columnist for the Wall Street Journal . He wrote over a thousand columns for the Journal and for the Wall Street Journal Sunday before spending six years as Citigroup's Director of Financial Education. He also held positions at Euromoney and Forbes. Jonathan is the author of 9 personal finance books including "My Money Journey" and "From Here to Financial Happiness." He received a Stage 4 Lun...

Jan 17, 20251 hr 8 min

At the Money: Lessons in Allocating to Alternative Asset Classes

Hedge funds, venture capital, private equity, and private credit have never been more popular. Investors have lots of questions when allocating to these asset classes: How much capital do you need? What percentage of your portfolio should be allocated? Ted Seides is founder and CIO of Capital Allocators, and learned about alts working under the legendary David Swensen at the Yale University Investments Office. He wrote the book, “Private Equity Deals: Lessons in investing, dealmaking and operati...

Jan 15, 202516 min

From AQR Quant to Founder & CIO with Brian Hurst

Barry speaks with Brian Hurst, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of ClearAlpha. Prior to founding ClearAlpha, Brian spent 21 years at AQR Capital Management as a portfolio manager, researcher, head of trading and the first non-Founding Partner at the firm. Brian also led numerous operating and investment committees including AQR's Strategic Planning Committee and the Risk Committee. He was instrumental in the design and implementation of AQR's trading platform and his time as senior portfolio...

Jan 10, 202556 min

At the Money: The Tech Behind a Crypto Future

What is the value of crypto-currencies as a technology? How do the technologies that underlie Bitcoin and Ethereum work, and what are their futures? Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management speaks with Barry Ritholtz about the future of crypto-technology. His firm runs over $10 billion in client crypto assets. Each week, “At the Money” discusses an important topic in money management. From portfolio construction to taxes and cutting down on fees, join Barry Ritholtz to l...

Jan 08, 202515 min

From Biotech to Asset Management with Sunaina Sinha

Barry speaks with Sunaina Sinha, Global Head of Private Capital Advisory at Raymond James. Prior to joining Raymond James, Sunaina founded Cebile Capital, which was acquired by Raymond James in 2021. She was named one of the 50 Most Influential People in Private Equity for 2 years in a row by Dow Jones Private Equity News. She also earned a spot as one of the Twenty Trailblazing Women in Private Equity in 2023. Additionally, Sunaina serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of SFC Energy AG a...

Jan 02, 20251 hr 3 min

Team Favorite At the Money: Managing Bond Duration

How should investors manage bond duration in an era of rising – and soon likely falling – interest rates? The challenge is that the longer the duration your bonds are, the higher yield usually is, but the more vulnerable those bonds are to rising rates. When rates fall, long-duration bonds go up (shorter duration much less). There are many ways investors can take advantage of changing interest rates. For more on the subject, Barry Ritholtz speaks with Karen Veraa, Head of iShares US Fixed Income...

Jan 01, 202514 min

Team Favorite: Fueling Success for Mercedes F1 with Toto Wolff

On this staff favorite episode, Barry Ritholtz speaks with Toto Wolff, Team Principal & CEO of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team. Prior to joining Mercedes, Toto spent time in the investment world, founding his own company Marchfifteen in 1998 and Marchsixteen in 2004. In 2009 Toto combined his passion for racing and business by investing in the Williams F1 Team. He eventually came to be the team's Executive Director, helping to lead them toward their first win at the Spanish Grand Prix in e...

Dec 26, 202455 min

Team Favorite At the Money: Hot & Cold Investments

What should you do when an investment suddenly becomes hot or cold? How should investors think about sectors that fall in and out of favor? Should you be looking at countries like India and Japan or technologies like AI? Jan van Eck, CEO of Van Eck Funds, which oversees $75 billion in ETFs, speaks with Barry Ritholtz about how to identify when an asset class falls into or out of favor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 25, 202412 min

Amazon's 'Everything War' with Dana Mattioli

Barry Ritholtz speaks with Dana Mattioli, an investigative reporter covering Amazon for the Wall Street Journal. Since starting at the Journal in 2006 Dana has produced a string of front-page articles on everything from the troubles at Kodak and J.C. Penney to Pfizer's $150 billion deal to buy Allergan. She was a recipient of the 2021 Gerald Loeb Award for Beat Reporting as well as the 2021 WERT Prize from the Women’s Economic Round Table. Additionally, she was part of a 2016 Gerald Loeb Award t...

Dec 19, 20241 hr 5 min

Team Favorite At the Money: Should You Be A Stock Picker?

We know it’s challenging, but should you try your hand at stock picking? It's fun, it gives you something to talk about at parties, but is it profitable? Larry Swedroe, Head of Financial and Economic Research at Buckingham Strategic Wealth, which manages or advises on $70 Billion in client assets, speaks with Barry Ritholtz about the challenges of picking stocks. Only a few people have been successful at it over time, and they have become household names. Most of the rest have not earned their c...

Dec 18, 202411 min
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