Alex Shahidi

Insightful Investor

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The Insightful Investor is a weekly podcast hosted by Alex Shahidi, Co-CIO of one of the nation’s leading RIAs. In a conversational, “fireside chat” format, Alex interacts with some of the world’s premier investors and business icons to share market insights rarely found elsewhere. While many investors echo common sentiments, our “insights” include concepts that we believe are counterintuitive, widely misunderstood, or underappreciated. With over two decades of experience managing billions of dollars in client assets, Alex offers unique access to some of the industry’s top thinkers. He has aut...

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Alex Shahidi

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#5 - Brian Higgins: Risk, King Street, Outlook 30.01.2024 1:14:37

Brian Higgins is the Co-Founder, Managing Partner and Co-Portfolio Manager of King Street, a $25 billion global alternative asset manager. Brian offers insights into his risk management approach, describes how he built one of the industry's premier hedge funds, and shares his market outlook. - This podcast/webcast is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, tax,...

#4 – Ben Reeves: Institutional vs. Retail Investors, Alternatives 23.01.2024 46:22

Ben Reeves, the CIO at Wealthsimple, oversees one of Canada's fastest growing and most trusted consumer finance companies. Offering distinctive insights, Ben explores the dynamics between institutional and retail investors and discusses the pivotal role that alternative investments play in optimizing portfolios. - This podcast/webcast is provided for informational purposes only and should not be c...

#3 – Bob Elliott: Portfolio Construction, Outlook 16.01.2024 1:15:48

Bob Elliott serves as the CEO, CIO, and co-founder of Unlimited, a company that leverages the power of machine learning to produce low-cost index replications of alternative investments. Before undertaking this role, Bob served as the head of Ray Dalio's investment team at Bridgewater, amassing 13 years of valuable experience. In today’s conversation, Bob delves into his insights on effective port...

#2 Paul Podolsky: Markets, Geopolitics 09.01.2024 58:42

Paul Podolsky, a prolific writer and investor, founded Still Press Media and Kate Capital. With 15 years as Senior Portfolio Strategist at Bridgewater, the world's largest hedge fund, he possesses a depth of expertise. Paul shares unique insights on investment philosophies, markets, and geopolitics. - This podcast/webcast is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered leg...

#1 - Introducing Your Host: Alex Shahidi 02.01.2024 31:16

Welcome to Episode #1, where we introduce our host, Alex. In this inaugural episode, Alex delves into his background, revealing key investment lessons from his multi-decade journey in the field. He also discusses his inspiration behind starting this podcast. Special guest Damien Bisserier, Alex's long-term business partner and Co-CIO of Evoke Advisors, takes on the role of interviewer. - This podc...

Insightful Investor TRAILER 26.10.2023 2:46

The Insightful Investor Podcast is a weekly series hosted by Alex Shahidi, Co-CIO of one of the nation's leading RIAs. In a conversational, "fireside chat" format, Alex interacts with the globe's premier investors and business icons to unearth distinct market insights rarely found elsewhere. While many investors echo common sentiments, our definition of "insights" includes concepts that are counte...