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.'

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

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

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

Masters in Business

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

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/79a5833d-a5e4-4420-bdc5-b09d00dae588/transcript

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.

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, &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: Blurring the Lines Between Public and Private Investments

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/fa9971b2-3593-4ebb-ab9d-b452000c135f/transcript

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.

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.

Stopping Poor Financial Decisions with Former FDIC Chair Sheila Bair

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/ffc47373-5645-4345-ac1f-b44b013a90a9/transcript

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.

Once upon a time, companies went public to raise money. Road shows, pitch decks, investor meetings -- and eventually, you&rsquo;d float some stock and IPO. That&rsquo;s not the case anymore.&nbsp;
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.&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:  Is SpaceX IPO Breaking Capitalism?

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/43f045ba-177b-4c09-8dc0-b4490158ed86/transcript

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

In 1 playlist(s)

Masters in Business

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips