Why is investing so hard? It's because our brains have been trained, over thousands of years, to trust our fear instincts. In this episode, Brian Portnoy sits down with Barry Ritholtz to explain why humans aren't built to be good investors. Portnoy has held senior investment roles throughout the hedge fund and mutual fund industries. He is also the author of the bestselling books, 'The Geometry of Wealth' and 'The Investors Paradox.'

Why is investing so hard? It's because our brains have been trained, over thousands of years, to trust our fear instincts. In this episode, Brian Portnoy sits down with Barry Ritholtz to explain why humans aren't built to be good investors. Portnoy has held senior investment roles throughout the hedge fund and mutual fund industries. He is also the author of the bestselling books, 'The Geometry of Wealth' and 'The Investors Paradox.'

Barry Ritholtz speaks with the people that shape markets, investing and business.

Barry Ritholtz speaks with the people that shape markets, investing and business.

Bloomberg's Barry Ritholtz looks at the people and ideas that shape markets, investing and business.

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At the Money: Here's Why Investing Is So Hard

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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.

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&rsquo;s investment strategy, portfolio construction, research and risk management. Previously, he spent 16-years at JPMorgan Chase &amp; 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.

Risk and Reward with Marek Capital Co-Founder Matt Cherwin

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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.

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. &nbsp; Wes Gray is a quant and former military intelligence analyst who is CIO/CEO of Alpha Architect. The firm specializes in specific quant ETFs. &nbsp; Each week, &ldquo;At the Money&rdquo; 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.

At The Money: Finding Alpha via Unique ETF Strategies

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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.

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.

Franklin Templeton's Ed Perks on Fixed Income Investing 

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At the Money: Here's Why Investing Is So Hard

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