

Victor Haghani
Co-founder of Long-Term Capital Management (LTCM) and founder/CIO of Elm Wealth; discusses risk, leverage, and his Dynamic Index Investing approach on the episode.
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Dec 9, 2024 • 1h 13min
Victor Haghani – The Last of the Tactical Allocators (S7E13)
Victor Haghani, founder of Elm Wealth and a pioneer in dynamic index investing, discusses the evolution of investment strategies after 2011. He argues for a rational, principle-based approach to asset allocation, emphasizing simplicity in forecasting returns. Victor explains the critical balance between risky and safe assets while navigating equity market risks. He delves into the role of discount rates and earnings expectations in market volatility and critiques traditional portfolio management, advocating for adaptive strategies that focus on risk-adjusted returns.

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Nov 12, 2025 • 1h 2min
LTCM Co-Founder on Risk, Leverage & Simplicity | Victor Haghani
Victor Haghani, co-founder of Long-Term Capital Management and founder of Elm Wealth, shares invaluable insights on risk and leverage in the investing world. He draws contrasts between LTCM's era and today's highly leveraged hedge-fund environment. Victor discusses the pitfalls of return chasing and the importance of fat tails in risk management. He emphasizes the effectiveness of his Dynamic Index Investing approach, advocating for simplicity and discipline over complexity in portfolio construction. Victor's lessons underscore the significance of long-term success and strategy commitment.

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Jun 27, 2025 • 1h 14min
Victor Haghani on Predicting the Market and Disciplined Asset Allocation | #588
Victor Haghani, Founder and CIO of Elm Wealth, shares his expertise in wealth management with a focus on diversification and tax efficiency. He dives into the 'Crystal Ball Challenge,' highlighting the importance of position sizing over predicting market moves. Haghani discusses disciplined asset allocation, contrasting U.S. and foreign equities, and explores the complexities of market valuation. He emphasizes informed decision-making and shares insights on Roth IRA conversions and the quirky risks of gamification in investing, blending humor with critical financial lessons.

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May 11, 2025 • 1h 13min
Episode 4: Victor Haghani
Victor Haghani, founder of Elm Wealth and a notable figure from Long-Term Capital Management, shares his expertise in wealth management. He breaks down their systematic approach to asset allocation, emphasizing the significance of expected returns and dynamic index investing. Victor introduces their new ETF, ELM Market Navigator, designed for tax efficiency and lower volatility. He highlights the importance of adapting strategies based on personal beliefs and market dynamics, advocating for a disciplined yet flexible investment framework.

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May 27, 2021 • 41min
From LTCM to ETFs: Victor Haghani's Long Road to Index Investing
Victor Haghani, founder of Elm Partners and former founding partner of Long-Term Capital Management, shares his unusual path from Salomon Brothers and LTCM to low-cost ETF advisory. He discusses LTCM culture and mistakes, why many active managers turn to indexing, Elm’s 12-basis-point model and portfolio construction, and practical trading, tax and leverage lessons.

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Nov 4, 2025 • 1h 6min
99.9% Focus on the Wrong Question | Victor Haghani on Why Static Allocation Fails
Victor Haghani, founder of Elm Wealth and former LTCM partner, shares insights from his shift to simple, evidence-based investing. He emphasizes the importance of position sizing alongside asset selection, and treats risk as a cost for optimal allocation. Haghani discusses the CAPE and P-CAPE frameworks, and critiques the static strategies like the 60/40 portfolio for ignoring expected returns. He warns against buybacks driving equity prices and advocates for dynamic asset allocation, providing key lessons for individual investors.

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Dec 7, 2024 • 56min
Victor Haghani, Founder and CIO, Elm Partners
Victor Haghani, the Founder and CIO of Elm Partners, dives deep into the volatile world of leveraged ETFs, particularly those tied to MicroStrategy and Bitcoin. He discusses the staggering risk investors face with products like MSTU and MSTX, detailing scenarios of potential massive losses. The conversation also explores the intricate relationship between MicroStrategy’s premium and Bitcoin prices. Haghani touches on new financial products targeting innovative strategies, making a compelling case for careful consideration in today’s high-risk trading landscape.

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Jul 6, 2025 • 59min
229. Victor Haghani: La Decisione d'investimento più importante di tutte (quanto investire in azioni)
Victor Haghani, leggenda di Wall Street e co-fondatore di Long Term Capital Management, esplora l'importanza di decidere quanto investire in asset rischiosi rispetto a quelli a basso rischio. Discute la Merton Share come chiave per l'allocazione degli investimenti e confronta strategie di investimento passivo e attivo. Analizza, inoltre, i bias psicologici che influenzano le decisioni e condivide lezioni critiche dall'esperienza con Long-Term Capital Management, sottolineando l'importanza di un approccio conservativo nella gestione patrimoniale.

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Jun 27, 2025 • 41min
Wall Street Pro Reveals Why He Ditched Trading for Index Funds
Victor Haghani, founder of Elm Wealth and former Wall Street trader, shares his fascinating journey from high-stakes finance to advocating for low-cost index fund investing. He discusses why his extensive trading experience led him to prefer simplicity in managing wealth. Victor highlights key strategies for achieving financial independence, reveals psychological traps detrimental to saving, and underscores the importance of adapting asset allocation as one ages. His insights offer a fresh take on personal finance for anyone seeking stability and growth.

Jul 6, 2025 • 1h 8min
229. Victor Haghani: The most important Investment Decision (how much to invest in stocks)
Victor Haghani, ex trader di Salomon Brothers e fondatore di Long Term Capital Management, condivide la sua saggezza sugli investimenti. Discute la fondamentale domanda su quanto investire in asset rischiosi rispetto a quelli privi di rischio. Viene approfondita la famosa quota Merton per ottimizzare decisioni di investimento. Haghani esamina esperienze con hedge fund e il ruolo delle attitudini psicologiche. Infine, offre risorse utili per attori del mercato italiano, evidenziando l'importanza di decisioni informate in un contesto volatile.


