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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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  1. Financing In The AI Boom: Masters in Business with Bob Michele

    Barry speaks with Bob Michele, CIO and Head of Global Fixed Income, Currency, and Commodities at JPMorgan. They discuss Bob's unconventional start at the University of Pennsylvania, the differences between the science of bonds and the art of equities, and whether the US is heading toward a...

  2. At The Money: Is Technology Price Gouging Consumers?

    Lots of forces are driving prices higher. But what about Artificial Intelligence, Algos, Surveillance Capitalism, and other technologies we all use every day? Might they be sending prices higher? Lindsay Owens is CEO of the Groundwork Collaborative, a DC-based economic think tank and author of a...

  3. Balancing Conviction and Risk: Masters in Business with Maria Vassalou

    Barry speaks with Maria Vassalou, Head of the Pictet Research Institute. They discuss her research into global markets, and how they balance geopolitical risk. They also discuss China's growth as a technical innovator, and the risks to US debt. Finally, Barry and Maria discuss the differences...

  4. At The Money: What the Best CEOs Actually Do

    What are the most important parts of a CEO’s job? How much does the CEO of public companies matter to their stock’s performance? Professor Nitin Nohria was dean of the Harvard Business School (he still teaches there), and is the author of a new book “The CEO: The Role, the Reality, the...

  5. Using Decision Science in Investing: Masters in Business with Omar Aguilar

    Barry speaks with Omar Aguilar, CEO and CIO of Schwab Asset Management. They discuss his time at Financial Engines, where he worked under Nobel laureate William Sharpe before joining Schwab Asset Management in 2011. They discuss how his doctorate in decision sciences helps him build trust with...

  6. At the Money: The Data Behind America's Wealthy

    In this episode of 'At the Money,' Barry speaks with Owen Zidar and Eric Zwick about the data behind America's wealthiest people. Owen Zidar is professor of Economics and Public Affairs at Princeton, and Eric Zwick is professor of Economics and Finance at the University of Chicago Booth School of...

  7. Investing In The Great Wealth Transfer: Masters in Business with Adam Frank

    Barry speaks with Adam Frank, Managing Director and Head of Wealth Planning and Advice at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management. They discuss his time at Bear Stearns as the company was acquired by J.P. Morgan Chase, as well as his start in law before pivoting to wealth planning. They discuss building...

  8. At The Money: Who Is Wealthy in America, and How Did They Get Rich?

    We know America is a rich nation, but do you know exactly how rich? And who holds all of that wealth? Owen Zidar is professor of Economics and Public Affairs at Princeton, and Eric Zwick is professor of Economics and Finance at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. They are the...

  9. Investing for the AI Boom: Masters in Business with Glen Kacher

    Barry speaks with Glen Kacher, Managing Director and CIO of Light Street Capital. They discuss his tenure at Integral Capital Partners, as well as his start at Tiger Management under founder Julian Robertson. They discuss being a hedge fund surrounded by venture capital in Silicon Valley, as well...

  10. At The Money: Should You Invest in Companies Led by Founders?

    The Founders Fund by Peter Thiel has over $20 billion in assets and strong returns -- but you have no access to it. How can ordinary investors access funds of companies led by founders? Enter the Founders 100 ETF (FFF). Michael Monahan is a partner and portfolio manager of the Founders 100 ETF....

  11. Finding Stability in Investing: Masters in Business with Seth Bernstein

    Barry speaks with Seth Bernstein, Chief Executive Officer of AllianceBernstein. They discuss his tenure at JPMorgan Chase where he was managing director and global head of Managed Solutions & Strategy at J.P. Morgan Asset Management. They also discuss understanding the private credit industry and...

  12. At The Money: Considering a Career Change? How About FINFLUENCER?

    Ever think of a career change? Have you thought about becoming a “finfluencer” on TikTok, Insta, or YouTube? It could be both interesting AND lucrative. Tyler Gardner is a former financial adviser and portfolio manager who pivoted to a financial-media business, reaching more than six million...

  13. Introducing: Bloomberg Money

    Bloomberg Money is a new, weekly podcast focused on YOUR money. Listen for wealth strategies, retirement tips and a personal finance insights. Join Tom Keene and Scarlet Fu for new episodes every Friday. Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bloomberg-money/id6803227140 Listen on...

  14. From CEO to Startups: Masters in Business with Former Vanguard CEO Bill McNabb

    Barry speaks with William "Bill" McNabb. He's former chairman and CEO of Vanguard and now sits on the board at UnitedHealth, IBM, Axiom, and Altruist. They discuss his 30+ years at Vanguard and his career after leaving the company, working in the board room and with startups in fintech and more....

  15. At The Money Fan Favorite: Looking Past Market Cap Weighted Indexes

    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,...

  16. The Science Behind The Markets: Masters in Business with David Booth

    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...

  17. At The Money: Profiting from Dividend Growth

    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...

  18. Learning from Buffett and Munger: Masters in Business with Alex Morris

    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...

  19. At The Money Fan Favorite: 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...

  20. Understanding Hyperscalers: Masters in Business with Ankur Crawford

    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...

  21. BONUS: JP Morgan Co-Head of Global Banking Filippo Gori

    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...

  22. Optimizing Life and Finances with Jack Raines

    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...

  23. BONUS: Future Standard President & CIO Mike Kelly

    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...

  24. Serial Innovation in FinTech with Purpose Unlimited CEO Som Seif

    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…

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  25. At The Money: Living a Life of Purpose

    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…

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  26. Balancing $5.7T in Active and Passive Management with Lori Heinel

    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...

  27. At The Money: Hungry? Should You Invest in Wheat?

    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...

  28. Challenging The Titans of Asset Management with Jason Wenk

    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...

  29. At The Money:  When Should Do-It-Yourself Investors Fire Themselves?

    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…

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  30. Insuring Rare and Collectible Cars and Boats with McKeel Hagerty

    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...

  31. BONUS: The Future of Ride-Hailing with Lyft CEO David Risher

    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...

  32. Venture Capital During the AI Revolution with Mamoon Hamid

    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…

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  33. At The Money: Building a Bond Ladder with ETFs

    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...

  34. Sketching Wealth Strategy: Masters in Business with Carl Richards

    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...

  35. At The Money: Do Agricultural Commodities Belong in Your Portfolio?

    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,...

  36. Value Investing Legend and Warren Buffett Disciple Seth Klarman

    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...

  37. At The Money: Deregulation Will Free Your Portfolio

    The new administration promised deregulation and ending red tape to unleash business and animal spirits. An ETF allows you to deploy capital to take advantage of that theme. Michael Gayed is Portfolio Manager for Tactical Rotation Management, one of the sub-advisers to the Free Markets ETF, FMKT....

  38. Riding Global Tailwinds with EQT's Jean Eric Salata

    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…

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  39. At The Money: How Fixed-Income Investors can use ETFs to their Best Advantage.

    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...

  40. NBA Finals Bonus: MAI Capital's Joe McLean on Being the NBA's 'Money Whisperer'

    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"…

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  41. Beating the S&P For Generations with Davis Funds Chairman Chris Davis

    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...

  42. At The Money: Grab Your Summer Rental Soon!!

    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...

  43. Remembering the Life and Work of Jonathan Clements

    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...

  44. At The Money: Farmland Investing (Fan Favorite)

    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.…

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  45. The Future of Automation and AI with Honeywell CEO Vimal Kapur

    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...

  46. At The Money: Blurring the Lines Between Public and Private Investments

    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...

  47. Stopping Poor Financial Decisions with Former FDIC Chair Sheila Bair

    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...

  48. At The Money: Is SpaceX IPO Breaking Capitalism?

    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…

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  49. Evolving Money: Stablecoins in Practice and Policy (Sponsored Content)

    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...

  50. Winning the Degenerate Economy with StockTwits CEO Howard Lindzon

    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.

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