Enterprising Investor

In episode #117, Matthew T. Moran discusses using options and futures to manage risk and improve income.

In episode #116, Charles K. Bobrinskoy describes how Ariel Investments puts Buffett value investing principles to work.

Industry expert Marianne M. Jennings discusses the ethical issues present in the financial crisis including the seven signs of ethical collapse, cross-cultural differences in ethics, and what universities can do to promote ethical behavior.

In episode #114, John W. Rogers, Jr. discusses his 30 years of investment experience and compares today's markets with those of the early 1980s.

In episode #113, Yin Toa Lee, CFA, reviews the new global regulatory initiatives and changing accounting standards and their business impacts on Asian financial institutions.

In episode #112, Paul D. Kaplan, CFA, shares his analysis of the Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI) that has been introduced by the European Commission for investment funds as a part of the UCITS.

In episode #111, Andrew Smithers discusses why the U.S. equity market is currently overvalued and argues that central banks should be encouraging a reduction in debt levels and quality growth over time, rather than rapid growth now.

In episode #109, Melvin Escudero discusses some of the elements that will be critical for Latin America's continued growth into the future.

In episode #108, John Authers discusses the merits of returning to the gold standard and offers some potential alternatives.

In episode #107, As the globalization of the investment profession continues and international uncertainty abounds, geopolitical risks are growing in importance. Pippa Malmgren examines these risks and highlights ways to identify and deal with their challenges.

In episode #106, Felix Zulauf shares his investment philosophy and his views on the Euro and investing in gold.

In episode #105, Dr. Amlan Roy discusses the implications of demographic trends for geographic regions, countries, and industries.

In episode #104, Roger Urwin discusses the concept of sustainability as it applies to pension fund investing.

In episode #103, Roger Lowenstein discusses the continued importance of Wall Street, but takes issue with abusive practices that led to asset bubbles and costly bailouts.

In episode #102, Clifford S. Asness addresses issues regarding hedge funds, including the different risk and reward profiles of various strategies, the never-ending quest for alpha, and the growing interest in hedge fund replication.

In episode #096, Curtis Ravenel discusses the use of environmental, social, and governance factors in the investment management process and the data currently available in these areas.

In episode #101, Howard Marks, CFA, discusses his widely read client memos, his core investment philosophy, and strategies for making sure culture and philosophy at his firm are properly aligned across regions.

In episode #100, William Poole discusses the history of the Federal Reserve in the United States and the evolution of its mandates over time.

In episode #098, Kevin Kajiwara discusses the global investment implications of current geopolitical trends and risks.

In episode #099, Russell Read, CFA, discusses the changing dynamics and where the opportunities lie for alternative energy.

In episode #094, Yasuhiro Oshima, CFA, gives his thoughts on Japan's recovery from the recent earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear crises.

In episode #097, Lisa Gray discusses the importance of incorporating family dynamics into the advisory process.

In episode #095, The allure of investing in art is compelling to many investors, but is unfamiliar territory to many financial advisers. Jeffrey Horvitz discusses the pros and cons of adding art to your portfolio.

In episode #093, Attilio Meucci, CFA, offers a systematic approach to risk and portfolio management and describes some of the challenges and tradeoffs investors face when it comes to controlling risk in their portfolios.

In episode #090, Michael J. Mauboussin discusses the role of technical competence, "counterintuition," and the application of multiple mental models to the discipline of financial analysis.