Enterprising Investor
CFA Institute
Enterprising Investor is the flagship podcast of CFA Institute and the definitive program for the investment management industry. As stewards of the investment industry, Enterprising Investor will feature intimate conversations with some of the most influential people from the world of finance about the topics that matter most to investment professionals.
Episodes
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Feb 23, 2011 • 9min
Hedge Fund Leverage
In episode #087, Andrew Ang analyzes the use of leverage in hedge funds including the high and low ranges in leverage, which strategies employ more leverage, and how the levels of leverage have changed based on changing market conditions.
Feb 16, 2011 • 5min
Criticisms of Traditional DCF Analysis
In episode #086, Professor Aswath Damodaran discusses current approaches to valuation, particularly discounted cash flow valuation.
Feb 2, 2011 • 12min
Value Investing Perspectives
In episode #084, Matthew B. McLennan, CFA, discusses his firm's utilization of classic Graham and Dodd investing principles and shares his perspectives on the current opportunities and risks in the equity markets.
Jan 26, 2011 • 10min
Behavioral Finance Compared to Efficient Markets
In episode #085, Christopher Malloy contrasts the efficient market hypothesis and behavioral finance and discusses how investors can think about an inefficient market.
Jan 19, 2011 • 9min
Best Practices in Fund Management
In episode #083, Daniel Broby, FSIP, discusses some of the best practices in the fund management industry today, the importance of fiduciary responsibility, and the role of codes of conduct.
Jan 12, 2011 • 7min
Opportunities and Challenges in Eastern European Markets
In episode #082, Lars Christensen discusses central and eastern European markets and compares them with other emerging markets.
Jan 5, 2011 • 11min
The Risk Factors and Economic Impact behind Commercial and Sovereign Debt
In episode #134, Stephen G. Cecchetti discusses commercial bank leverage, calculating risk weightings, and the long-term effects of excessive sovereign debt.
Dec 29, 2010 • 10min
The State of European Banks and Credit Markets after the Financial Crisis
In episode #081, Matt King discusses how recent regulation affects credit investors and markets, noting that these are palliatives that are overshadowed by huge debt accumulation.
Dec 21, 2010 • 7min
Convergence of Accounting Standards
In episode #080, Karl Debenham shares his views on the benefits and implications of the convergence of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Dec 14, 2010 • 12min
The Role of Family Governance in Private Wealth Management
In episode #079, Barbara Hauser discusses the kinds of families that can benefit from a formalized governance structure and discusses key considerations when implementing a family governance plan.
