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Masters in Business

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Bloomberg Radio host Barry Ritholtz speaks to the people and ideas that shape markets, investing and business.

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Episodes

At The Money: Diversifying with Managed Futures ETFs

Lots of asset classes promise uncorrelated returns, but few deliver. One that does is managed futures. Sure, they are expensive and spikey, but when all correlations go to 1 – meaning everything is trading in lockstep, as we saw during the GFC and Covid – they seem to be the rare diversifier that works. Andrew Beer is a hedge fund veteran and founder of Dynamic Beta Investments, a firm focused on hedge-fund replication strategies delivered through low-cost, liquid vehicles like ETFs and mutual f...

Feb 26, 202621 min

How AI Could Freeze Progress with Hilary Allen

Barry speaks with Hilary Allen, a Professor of Law at the American University Washington College of Law. She teaches courses in Banking Law, Securities Regulation, and Business Associations. They discuss financial stability regulation and new financial technologies including crypto and AI. They also talk about the role of venture capital in Silicon Valley, and why some companies from the dot com era took hold while others failed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 20, 20261 hr 11 min

At The Money: The Mega Backdoor Roth

401(k)s top out at $24,500, but you can boost your tax-deferred investments to as much as $80,000 by switching to an IRS-approved Mega Backdoor Roth account. Dan LaRosa is Director of Corporate Retirement Plans at Ritholtz Wealth Management, overseeing more than $400 million in various plans. He is a Qualified Plan Financial Consultant (QPFC) and Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF) and partner at the firm. Each week, “At the Money” discusses an important topic in money management. From portfol...

Feb 19, 202616 min

Why a Joint Account Can Be a Sign of Healthy Marriage

Barry speaks with Douglas and Heather Boneparth. Doug is the president of Bone Fide Wealth and Heather is the firm’s Director of Business and Legal Affairs and Chief Compliance Officer. They also discuss their new book Money Together. They discuss the challenges couples can face discussing their finances, why marriages with joint checking accounts tend to last well, and how to navigate money as a couple. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 13, 20261 hr 1 min

BONUS: NY Comptroller Candidate Drew Warshaw on Changing the NY State Pension Funds

On this special, bonus episode, Barry speaks with Drew Warshaw, Democratic Candidate for New York State Comptroller. They discuss his role in building the World Trade Center after 9/11. his career in alternative energy, and running for NY Comptroller. They dive into his thoughts on New York Pensions funds and the changes he'd make if elected. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 11, 202659 min

Unconventional Real Estate Investments: Masters in Business with Bob Moser

Barry speaks with Bob Moser, Owner, Principal and CEO at Prime Group. They discuss his early career in real estate and his current holdings. They focus on his investments in self-storage assets and how non-traditional real estate is essential to his investment strategy. Barry and Bob also discuss how interest rates and the change in homeowner age impact commercial real estate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 06, 202649 min

At The Money: The Finances of Divorce

Divorce is an expensive, confusing, and stressful experience. Dividing up family assets, including not just the family home, but portfolios, real estate, trusts, and other businesses. There are big mistakes to avoid. Patrick Kilbane is General Counsel of the RIA Ullman Wealth Partners, where he leads the Divorce Advisory Group. In addition to his years as a divorce attorney, he is also a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CFDA) and Wealth Advisor at the firm. Each week, “At the Money” discusse...

Feb 04, 202616 min

Building an Asset Allocation Strategy: Masters in Business with Kate Burke

Barry speaks with Kate Burke, chief executive officer of Allspring Global Investments and director on the Board of Directors at Allspring Global Investments. They discuss her career at AllianceBernstein including the transition from Chief Talent Officer to CEO, and then her move to Allspring. They also discuss Kate's philosophy towards asset management. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 30, 202657 min

At The Money: Building an ETF

Have you ever had a great investment strategy and thought to yourself, “ Hey, this is really good! It should be an ETF !” It is much easier than it used to be to create a strategy and put it into an ETF wrapper. Wes Gray is founder and CEO of ETF architect. He helps managers turn strategies into ETFs by providing turnkey, white label platforms to handle all of the complex and expensive office operations. Each week, “At the Money” discusses an important topic in money management. From portfolio c...

Jan 28, 202615 min

Managing the Shift from Pensions to 401k with Zach Buchwald

Barry speaks with Zach Buchwald, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Russell Investments about his career in investing. They discuss the creation of the smart beta philosophy. They also discuss the transition from pensions to 401ks for retirees, and the way the onus for investing has moved to the individual. Zach also describes his proposal for a program, that is now in effect, for a $1000 to every newborn who's parents open a count to show the importance of compounding. See omnystudio.com/l...

Jan 23, 202657 min

BONUS: How the Internet Got Worse with Cory Doctorow

On this special, bonus edition of Masters in Business, Barry speaks with Cory Doctorow, a science fiction author, activist, journalist and blogger. They discuss the power of large companies over the Internet, and Corey's advocacy for data privacy. Barry and Cory discuss platform decay on the Internet, and how companies keep operating profitably while the user experience decays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 21, 202642 min

How Investors Fall Into Bias Traps with Economists Richard Thaler & Alex Imas

Barry speaks with Richard Thaler and Alex Imas award winning economists and co-authors of "The Winner's Curse: Behavioral Economics Anomalies". They discuss the psychology of spending at auctions, and the effects of draft picks on NFL team spending. They also discuss the anomalies of human behavior and decision making that challenge classical economic theories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 16, 20261 hr 26 min

At The Money: Better Results By NOT Investing with Dictators!

Do fundamentals or narratives drive market valuations? That is the question so many are wrestling with in today’s 24/7 algo-based platforms and AI-driven mediascape. Perth Tolle is the founder of the Life and Liberty indexes and the creator of the Freedom 100 EM Index (symbol FRDM). She was named one of 10 to watch in 2020 by Wealth Management Magazine and one of the 100 people transforming Business by Business Insider in 2021. Each week, “At the Money” discusses an important topic in money mana...

Jan 14, 202617 min

Using AI to Find Investing Stories with Perscient Co-Founder Ben Hunt

Barry speaks with Ben Hunt is president and co-founder of Perscient, an AI research firm and software company that pioneered the use of language models and unstructured data analysis for investment strategies. They discussed how emerging narratives move a market, and how AI has revolutionized Perscient's computing power. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 09, 20261 hr 40 min

At The Money: Fan Favorite - Algorithmic Harm

On this fan favorite episode of "At The Money", Barry speaks with Cass Sunstein, professor at Harvard Law School and co-author of the book, “Algorithmic Harm: Protecting People in the Age of Artificial Intelligence”. Previously he co-authored “Nudge” with Nobel Laureate Dick Thaler. They discuss whether all this algorithmic impact is helping or harming people. Each week, “At the Money” discusses an important topic in money management. From portfolio construction to taxes and cutting down on fees...

Jan 08, 202621 min

Why Private Assets Are Essential: Masters in Business with Stephanie Drescher

Barry sits down with Stephanie Drescher, Apollo’s Chief Client and Product Development Officer and a member of the Firm’s Leadership Team. He and Stephanie discuss her start at JP Morgan, creating company culture, and investment decisions. They also discussed how Apollo manages performance and balance sheets. They also discuss the increased interest in private markets for investor portfolios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 02, 202657 min

At The Money: Tax Management for Investors

There are important issues that all investors face when it comes to managing their taxes: more than just capital gains, there is also asset location, tax-qualified accounts, income timing, loss use, and much more. And, in 2025, many of the rules have changed! Bill Artzerounian is Director of Tax Services at Ritholtz Wealth Management, where he focuses on the very specific steps investors can take to better manage their taxes. Each week, “At the Money” discusses an important topic in money manage...

Dec 31, 202518 min

Jay Leno on the Future of Late Night & Car Collecting

Barry sits down with Jay Leno at the Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week. They discuss the future of late night comedy after The Late Show with Stephen Colbert was canceled. They also discuss Jay's classic car collection, watches, and his approach to wealth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 26, 202536 min

The New Deregulatory SEC

Big changes are afoot at the Securities and Exchange Commission. More IPOs, more crypto, and less enforcement are coming as the SEC becomes smaller and much more corporate-friendly. What might this mean for investors? Michelle Leder is a researcher covering corporate SEC filings; she founded the research service “Footnoted,” focusing on uncovering material information hidden in corporate SEC filings. She's the author of the book, “Financial Fine Print, Uncovering A Company's True Value.” Each we...

Dec 24, 202517 min

Finding Value Investments with Patient Capital's Samantha McLemore

Barry sits down with Samantha McLemore, founder and CIO of Patient Capital Management. They discussed investing in crypto, and the AI revolution. They also discussed long-term investing and the ways her firm is using AI. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 19, 202551 min

Stock Market Stories via the Narrative Machine

Where do narratives come from? Who spreads them? And how do they drive stocks and markets? If you knew the answers to those questions, there is alpha to be found Ben Hunt is founder of Perscient, a firm that studies how narratives and stories shape markets, investing, and social behavior through the lens of information theory, game theory, and unstructured data analysis. His work analyzes the language, story arcs, and viral spread of explanations in media Each week, “At the Money” discusses an i...

Dec 17, 202518 min

Building New Financial Products with BlackRock's Stephen Cohen

Barry speaks with BlackRock’s Chief Product Officer and Head of Global Product Solutions Stephen Cohen. They discuss launching new investment products and the trajectory of ETFs. Stephen also discusses the crossover between public and private markets, cryptocurrency wrappers, and working with portfolio managers to develop new strategies and ideas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 12, 20251 hr 1 min

Year-End Tax Planning Moves

There is still time to make some smart moves to reduce your 2025 taxes. You have to be proactive to take advantage of the latest changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. But you better hurry – there is less than three weeks less in the year! Bill Artzerounian is Director of Tax Services at Ritholtz Wealth Management, where he focuses on the very specific steps investors can take to better manage their taxes. Each week, “At the Money” discusses an important topic in money management. From portf...

Dec 11, 202517 min

How to Think About Alternatives with JPMorgan's Alternative Asset Management CIO Paul Zummo

Barry sits down with Paul Zummo, Chief Investment Officer of J.P. Morgan Alternative Asset Management. They discuss the state of alternatives and Paul's "30 Pearls of Investment Wisdom." They also discuss the early days of hedge funds, investing in the 90's and building a hedge fund division. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 06, 20251 hr 7 min

At The Money: Finding the Hidden Alpha in SEC filings

Michelle Leder, founder of Footnoted, reveals how companies obscure significant news within SEC filings, often barely complying with disclosure laws. She details tactics like "Friday dumps" and "non-disclosure disclosure," alongside red flags such as repeatedly late reports. The discussion also highlights the increasing role of AI in analyzing these documents to detect patterns and uncover material information vital for investors.

Dec 03, 202516 min

Lange & Sohne CEO Wilhelm Schmid's Take on the Watch Market and Luxury Timepiece Design

Barry sits down with A. Lange & Sohne CEO Wilhelm Schmid at the Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week for a special edition of Masters in Business. Barry and Wilhelm compare watch and car design. They also discuss A. Lange & Sohne's philosophy on watchmaking. In addition, they cover innovations in watch mechanics and watch collecting. A. Lange & Sohne makes watches by hand, and Wilhelm discusses the production process. He and Barry also discuss the release of the new Saxonia Thin...

Nov 28, 202533 min

At The Money: How to Use Narrative Information

Do fundamentals or narratives drive market valuations? That is the question so many are wrestling with in today’s 24/7 algo-based platforms and AI-driven mediascape. Ben Hunt is founder of Perscient, a firm that studies how narratives and stories shape markets, investing, and social behavior through the lens of information theory, game theory, and unstructured data analysis. His work analyzes the language, story arcs, and viral spread of explanations in media Each week, “At the Money” discusses ...

Nov 26, 202515 min

The Art of Spending Money with Bestselling Author Morgan Housel

Barry sits down with New York Times Bestselling author of The Psychology of Money, The Art of Spending Money, and Same As Ever. They discussed different sections of market cycles and the psychology of money. Morgan also discussed the role of innovation and financial growth in history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 21, 20251 hr 18 min

Special Edition: Nobel Prize Winner Richard Thaler Live from the Economic Club of New York

On this special edition of Masters in Business, Barry speaks with Nobel Prize winning economist Richard Thaler, along with Alex Imas, Professor of Behavioral Science, Economics, and Applied AI at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business about their book, "The Winner's Curse: Behavioral Economics Anomalies, Then and Now". Recorded live on stage at the Economic Club of New York. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 20, 20251 hr 1 min

Getting Earnings Right with Deutsche Bank's Binky Chadha

Barry speaks with Binky Chadha, Chief US Equity & Global Strategist at Deutsche Bank Securities. They discuss Binky's time with the IMF and his role at Deutsche Bank as an equity strategist. They also discussed making asset allocations and market cycles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 14, 20251 hr 18 min
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