Masters in Business

On this special, fan favorite episode, Barry speaks with Rob Arnott, founder of Research Affiliates (RAFI). They discuss how cap weighted indexes have come to dominate ETFs, and why investors should consider a strategy based on fundamental weightings, such as profits or revenue growth. 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry speaks with David Booth, founder and chairman at Dimensional Fund Advisors and author of Stay Calm. They discuss his time at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business where he was the research assistant to American economist and Nobel Laureate Eugene Fama, before leaving to start Dimensional Fund Advisors. They discuss embracing the uncertainty of the markets and the importance of staying the course. David also discusses his philanthropic history and giving back to the places that shaped him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dividends are among the oldest and most highly regarded forms of equity investing. But in an era of mega-cap growth, should you own dividend-paying equities? David Bahnsen is founder, managing partner and chief investment office of The Bahnsen Group, a national private wealth management firm. His new book is “Profit from the profit: the past, present, and future of dividend growth investing.” 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry speaks with Alex Morris, author of "Buffett and Munger Unscripted: Three Decades of Investment and Business Insights from the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder Meetings". They discuss his research into the legendary investors and the challenges in interpreting markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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” 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ankur Crawford, Executive Vice President and Portfolio Manager of the Alger Capital Appreciation, Alger Focus Equity, and Alger Spectra Strategies joins Barry for a conversation about how she builds an investment strategy. They also discuss her journey from engineering to investment, along with understanding AI and compute investment cycles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this special, bonus episode of Masters in Business, Barry speaks with Filippo Gori. He's co-head of Global Banking at J.P. Morgan. arry Ritholtz sits down with Filippo Gori, Co-Head of Global Banking at J.P. Morgan. Gori shares insights from his climb through the firm's ranks across London and Hong Kong, plus discuss the current state of banking, capital markets and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry sits down with Jack Raines author of "Young Money". Jack dives into his unlikely journey into finance and venture capital. He discusses how his travels impacted the way he sees money and purpose for young people. He also reviews how to incorporate passion into your career and the impact it will have in your long-term finances.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry speaks with Mike Kelly. He's president and chief investment officer of Future Standard and a member of the firm's management committee. They discuss his career on Wall Street going back to him time working at Omega Advisors and Tiger Management, to his work today and how he helped to build Future Standard a $90 billion multi-strategy platform for wealth management clients.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry sits down with Som Seif, founder and CEO at Purpose Unlimited. They discuss Som's journey from engineering to investment banking. They also discuss his early push into ETFs in Canada and the creation of the first bitcoin ETF. Finally, Som discusses his history as a serial entrepreneur and the importance of endurance when building business in today's ever changing markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Worried about purpose, legacy, and what all this wealth might be good for? You are not alone. Dr. Jordan Grumet is a physician who works at the intersection of money, mortality, purpose, and regret. His work focuses on internal medicine and hospice care. His recent book is “Taking Stock: A Hospice Doctor’s Advice on Financial Independence, Building Wealth, and Living a Regret-Free Life.”  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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry sits down with Lori Heinel, Executive Vice President, Global Chief Investment Officer at State Street Investment Management. Lori discusses her unlikely journey from majoring in religious studies at Princeton to working in finance and investing. They also discuss her role as CIO at State Street and how she balances active and passive management views. They also discuss the case for private markets' involvements in 401(k)s. They also discuss how Lori is seeing AI affect her business managing trillions of dollars worth of assets, and her involvement with the "Fearless Girl" statue campaign.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you want to own a core food staple as a geopolitical hedge, an inflation offset, or simply as a diversifier? There’s an ETF for that! Sal Gilbertie began trading agricultural and energy commodities in 1982 at Cargill, DLJ, Merrill Lynch, and Bear Stearns. He founded Teucrium in 2009, launching commodity-based AG products like the Teucrium Corn Fund (CORN) and the Teucrium Wheat Fund (WEAT), as well as soybeans and sugar futures markets through ETFs. 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry speaks with Jason Wenk, founder and CEO of Altruist, a modern custodian for independent financial advisors. They discuss how Jason started the company and his plans to change asset management. Jason also weighs in on the state of RIAs, and AI.CORRECTION: Adds disclaimer:Ritholtz Wealth Management (RWM) uses Altrruist as one of their client custodians; both RWM and Barry Ritholtz are investors in Altruist Corp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DIY investors have been a force in the market, pouring trillions into indexing and remaking asset management. But at a certain point in their lives, their needs become more complex and may require help. How can they tell when it’s time to bring in some professional assistance? Dr. Jordan Grumet is a physician who works at the intersection of money, mortality, purpose, and regret. His work focuses on internal medicine and hospice care. His recent book is “Taking Stock: A Hospice Doctor’s Advice on Financial Independence, Building Wealth, and Living a Regret-Free Life.” 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry sits down with CEO and Chairman of Hagerty, McKeel Hagerty. They discuss how he transformed the family boat insurance business into a “sexy” driver forward business. Barry and McKeel also discuss their love of collectable cars and his love of his first car, a Porsche, that he bought at the age of 13.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry speaks with Lyft CEO David Risher about his career path from Microsoft and Amazon to leading the ride-sharing platform. They discuss Lyft's financial turnaround, cost-cutting measures, and strategies for expanding market share. Plus customer-centric features, the mechanics of ride data, and the decade-long transition toward autonomous vehicle networks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry sits down with Kleiner Perkins Partner, Mamoon Hamid. They discuss Mamoon's thoughts on the AI revolution and his approach to early AI investing. Mamoon also breaks down how he became an early investor in giants like Slack, Figma, and how Kleiner Perkins assesses the investments they missed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can fixed-income investors create diversified, inexpensive bond ladders using Exchange Traded Funds? Steve Laipply is Global Co-Head of iShares Fixed Income ETFs. Previously, he was Head of U.S. iShares Fixed Income Strategy. He helps to oversee more than a trillion dollars in bond ETFs. 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry sits down with Carl Richards author of "Your Money: Reimagining Wealth in Simple Sketches ". They discuss Carl's unlikely start in finance and building his own firm. Carl also breaks down how one sketch helped him translate wealth management and become a New York Times columnist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looking for a non-correlated trading vehicle that is also a hedge against inflation? Perhaps Agricultural ETFs are a potential for your portfolio. Sal Gilbertie began trading agricultural and energy commodities in 1982 at Cargill, DLJ, Merrill Lynch, and Bear Stearns. He founded Teucrium in 2009, launching commodity-based AG products like the Teucrium Corn Fund (CORN) and the Teucrium Wheat Fund (WEAT), as well as soybeans and sugar futures markets through ETFs. 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry sits down with Seth Klarman, CEO of Baupost Group, a Boston-based investment manager with a multi-strategy approach. They discuss Seth's start as a 25 year-old and journey to CEO. They also discuss his approach to risk, IPOs, and sectors along with his sports passions including a smaller ownership in the Boston Red Sox, horse racing, and his feelings about the Boston Celtics' 2026 season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry speaks with Jean Eric Salata, chair of EQT group. They discuss his time working in Asian private equity investment along with what he sees as necessary to become a good investor across different cultures including what he learned in Japan and Hong Kong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investors seeking yield were once required to purchase individual bonds or mutual funds. Today, investors can purchase low-cost bond ETFs in just about any flavor you can imagine. Steve Laipply is managing director at BlackRock and Global Head of iShares fixed income ETFs. Previously, he was the head of iShares fixed income strategy. He helps oversee more than a trillion dollars in fixed income 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 learn the best ways to put your money to work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this special bonus episode as Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks take on Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals, Barry speaks with Joe McLean, managing partner of sports & entertainment at MAI Capital Management. Known in NBA circles as being the "money whisperer", Joe discusses how he pivoted from a playing career to managing money for high profile celebrities and professional athletes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry sits down with Chris Davis, Chairman and Portfolio Manager at Davis Funds. They discuss his approach to managing risk and the key elements changing the economy. Chris and Barry also discuss Chris's mentors including Charlie Munger, and how he settled into the family business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s not too late to get your summer rental! But many of the prime locations have already been snapped up. On this episode, Barry speaks with Jonathan Miller, partner at Street Matrix and founder and President of Miller Samuel. They discuss what is going on with summer rentals, and what it means for the housing market and overall economy.  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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry sits down with Jason Zweig and William Bernstein. They discuss "Money and Me" the last book of author and journalist Jonathan Clements. Jason and William also examine Clements's approach to personal finance and impact to financial journalism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this special, fan favorite episode of 'At The Money', Barry speaks with Brandon Zick. He's Chief Investment Officer of Ceres Farmland Fund (now part of Wisdom Tree); the fund owns and manages about $2 billion in agricultural land assets.    They discuss the value in investing in farmland. Farmland is a real asset that can be accessed through private funds. The asset has seen broad, non-correlated gains, hedged against rising prices. And farming acreage shrinks every year.    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry sits down with Vimal Kapur, Chairman and CEO of Honeywell. They discuss the future of Honeywell as well as Kapur's plan to split the company into three separate entities. They also break down how the company uses automation and what to expect from AI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There used to be a clear distinction between public and private companies. Firms would take years or even decades to grow, build their revenue and profits, and eventually tap the public markets to go national or even global. This is no longer how it works. Dave Nadig is President and Director of Research at ETF.com, and he shares with us how investors should navigate all of these new products. 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry sits down with Former FDIC Chair Shelia Bair. They discuss the release of her latest book "How Not To Lose A Million Dollars" and the importance of financial literacy across age groups. Bair also discusses her concerns about crypto and the rise of Buy Now, Pay Later.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once upon a time, companies went public to raise money. Road shows, pitch decks, investor meetings -- and eventually, you’d float some stock and IPO. That’s not the case anymore.  Dave Nadig is President and Director of Research at ETF.com, and he shares with us how investors should navigate all of these new products.  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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies designed to maintain a stable value because they’re pegged to a fiat currency, such as the U.S. dollar. The result is a highly liquid currency with a fixed value. Stablecoins are transacted on crypto rails as opposed to legacy banking systems, meaning they are faster, cheaper, and easier to use.   Checkout.com, a leading global payments processor, is putting stablecoins into practice. They are upgrading  their platform so that customers and merchants can  use stablecoins in everyday transactions. Meanwhile, Coinbase is working with multiple levels of government to make sure that both legislation and regulations are in place to allow companies to use stablecoins with confidence. For more about this series visit us at:https://sponsored.bloomberg.com/media/coinbase/evolving-money This episode is sponsored by Coinbase.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry speaks with Howard Lindzon, co-founder and CEO of StockTwits, and founder and managing partner at Social Leverage. They discuss his outlook for venture capital investing including what he sees as potentially profitable from human behavior. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry speaks with Lawrence Calcano, chairman and CEO of iCapital about how he helped build the company into one of the globe's leading platforms for alternative investments for wealth managers, advisors, bankers and other financial professionals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you running a small business or “side hustle” that generates real income? You may not be taking full advantage of the many retirement savings plans available.  'At The Money', Barry speaks with Dan LaRosa, 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. They discuss how individuals can maximize their tax-deferred savings through various qualified accounts. 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry speaks with Mike Pyle, Senior Managing Director, is the Deputy Head of BlackRock’s Portfolio Management Group (PMG). They discuss the durable economic shocks that could result from the war with Iran including energy security. They also discuss his time in the Biden administration as Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Managed Futures generate returns that are not correlated with stocks or bonds. Investors who are looking for greater diversification can do so through ETFs that own futures on commodities, currencies, and interest rates. 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 funds. His ETF, DBi Managed Futures Strategy (DBMF) attempts to replicate pricier managed futures portfolios 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry speaks with founder and managing partner of Principal Venture Partners. They discuss her venture firm's focus on AI-native companies, and understanding technological innovation. They also discuss the tech investment landscape and how she determines which companies are native to AI and which are chasing the boom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special episode of Masters in Business: Carson Block, famed short seller and Founder/CEO of Muddy Waters Capital, speaks with Barry live from Future Proof Citywide Miami.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry speaks with Judd Kessler, author of Lucky by Design: The Hidden Economics You Need to Get More of What You Want, and a professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. They discuss his research into the hidden markets that allocate value to desirable things such as restaurant reservations. They also Judd's research into how couples allocate their resources within a relationship and possible alternate ways to distribute concert tickets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The freest countries generate the best returns for investors. That is the thesis underlying the Freedom 100 EM Index ETF, and its proven itself over the past 1, 3, and 5 years. Perth Toll 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 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry speaks with Bill Miller IV, Chief Investment Officer and the Portfolio Manager for the Miller Value Fund about his start in investing. They discuss the rise of bitcoin, and how it may mirror technology in general. They also discuss his firm's approach to high concentration and conviction investing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Divorce is difficult under the best of circumstances, but when the uber wealthy split up, the complexities and potential missteps are even greater. And it’s not just because there are a few extra zeroes at the end of each number. 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” 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry speaks with Matt Cherwin, Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Marek Capital, an alternative asset management firm launched in 2024. He is responsible for the firm’s investment strategy, portfolio construction, research and risk management. Previously, he spent 16-years at JPMorgan Chase & Co where he held titles of Chief Investment Officer, Group Treasurer, Co-Head of Global Spread Markets, Global Head of Securitized Products, and Global Head of Asset-Backed Trading.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you want market performance (beta), you buy broad index funds. But what if you want to use a portion of your portfolio to try to beat the market (alpha)? One option is to pursue alpha via quantitative ETFs. Wes Gray is a quant and former military intelligence analyst who is CIO/CEO of Alpha Architect. The firm specializes in specific quant ETFs. 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry speaks with Ed Perks, president of Franklin Advisers, Inc. and chief investment officer of Franklin Income Investors. They discuss income based investment compared to equities, and overall portfolio strategy. They also discuss the evolving pitch for private credit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this special bonus episode of Masters in Business, Barry speaks with Bill Gurley of Benchmark about his big bets investing early in now-common names like Uber, Zillow, OpenTable and others, plus his new book, "Runnin' Down a Dream: How to Thrive in a Career You Actually Love".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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