The Curious Investor podcast

The Curious Investor

We break down some of the most important ideas in finance to help us make better investment decisions. Disclaimer: This podcast was recorded in 2018. The views expressed in this recording are the personal views of the participants as of the date indicated and do not necessarily reflect the views of AQR itself. AQR and its affiliates may have positions (long or short) or engage in securities transactions that are not consistent with the information and views expressed in this presentation. This recording has been prepared solely for informational purposes.  Nothing contained in this podcast constitutes investment, legal, tax or other advice, and it should not be viewed as a current or past recommendation or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy.  Past performance is no guarantee of future results.  There can be no assurance that any investment strategy will be successful. The investment strategies and themes discussed herein may be unsuitable for investors depending on their specific investment objectives and financial situation. The information in this recording is based on current market conditions, which will fluctuate and may be superseded by subsequent market events or for other reasons. AQR does not assume any duty to update forward looking statements. The information in this recording has been developed internally and/or obtained from sources believed to be reliable; however, no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made or given by or on behalf of AQR as to the accuracy and completeness or fairness of the information contained in this recording.  Any liability as a result of this recording (including any direct, indirect, special or consequential loss or damage) is expressly disclaimed. ©2018 AQR Capital Management, LLC. All rights reserved.

We break down some of the most important ideas in finance to help us make better investment decisions. Disclaimer: This podcast was recorded in 2018. The views expressed in this recording are the personal views of the participants as of the date indicated and do not necessarily reflect the views of AQR itself. AQR and its affiliates may have positions (long or short) or engage in securities transactions that are not consistent with the information and views expressed in this presentation. This recording has been prepared solely for informational purposes.  Nothing contained in this podcast constitutes investment, legal, tax or other advice, and it should not be viewed as a current or past recommendation or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy.  Past performance is no guarantee of future results.  There can be no assurance that any investment strategy will be successful. The investment strategies and themes discussed herein may be unsuitable for investors depending on their specific investment objectives and financial situation. The information in this recording is based on current market conditions, which will fluctuate and may be superseded by subsequent market events or for other reasons. AQR does not assume any duty to update forward looking statements. The information in this recording has been developed internally and/or obtained from sources believed to be reliable; however, no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made or given by or on behalf of AQR as to the accuracy and completeness or fairness of the information contained in this recording.  Any liability as a result of this recording (including any direct, indirect, special or consequential loss or damage) is expressly disclaimed. ©2018 AQR Capital Management, LLC. All rights reserved.

 

#21

Who Is On the Other Side?

How do we learn from situations where there are other forces at play? Former professional ... more

02 Oct 2019

22 MINS

22:33

02 Oct 2019


#20

Implementation: Food for Thought

Craftsmanship can be just as challenging for investors as it is for restaurateurs—to be su... more

18 Sep 2019

18 MINS

18:59

18 Sep 2019


#19

Can Machines Invest?

Machine learning is thriving thanks to high-powered computing and a flood of data. But whe... more

04 Sep 2019

20 MINS

20:23

04 Sep 2019


#18

Calculated Risks

Risk is part of any endeavor, whether you’re managing money or multi-million-dollar robots... more

21 Aug 2019

29 MINS

29:29

21 Aug 2019


#17

Why Merger Arb Works

Mark Mitchell of AQR affiliate CNH Partners explains how, why, and when merger arbitrage w... more

24 Jul 2019

20 MINS

20:14

24 Jul 2019


#16

Diversify or Hedge?

Diversification can help returns over the long-term but hedging offer advantages in the sh... more

10 Jul 2019

25 MINS

25:38

10 Jul 2019


#15

Inverted Yield Curves

Conventional wisdom says that when the yield curve inverts, the economy slows down. AQR Pr... more

26 Jun 2019

22 MINS

22:54

26 Jun 2019


#14

Commodities: Past, Present and Futures

Caroline Sasseville walks us through commodities—what they are, how their returns behave, ... more

12 Jun 2019

28 MINS

28:24

12 Jun 2019


#13

Momentum

AQR co-founder and Managing Principal Cliff Asness and Alpha Architect CEO Wes Gray discus... more

29 May 2019

24 MINS

24:32

29 May 2019


#12

Season 2

Welcome to the second season of The Curious Investor, a podcast that tackles complex finan... more

22 May 2019

01 MINS

01:49

22 May 2019


#11

Fundamental… or Quant?

Our guests debunk some common misconceptions about two approaches to investing: quantitati... more

03 Oct 2018

19 MINS

19:00

03 Oct 2018


#10

ESG: The Good, the Bad, and the Fuzzy

Is “doing good” good, bad or neutral for an investor’s portfolio? Three experts explain ho... more

26 Sep 2018

15 MINS

15:54

26 Sep 2018


#9

Taking Stock of Stock Myths

There is risk in every investment. This episode delves into three specific kinds of equity... more

19 Sep 2018

19 MINS

19:30

19 Sep 2018


#8

Interest Rate Limbo

We investigate why investors might want bonds in their portfolios, even in a low-yield env... more

12 Sep 2018

16 MINS

16:10

12 Sep 2018


#7

Rise of the Machines

Quantitative, or data-driven, investing has become increasingly ubiquitous — and many of i... more

05 Sep 2018

17 MINS

17:23

05 Sep 2018


#6

Superstar Investors

Warren Buffett. Bill Gross. George Soros. Peter Lynch. We take a deep dive into some of th... more

29 Aug 2018

16 MINS

16:43

29 Aug 2018


#5

Hot Hands and Cold Feet

Sports analogies often help us think about how we make investing decisions. Are there stre... more

22 Aug 2018

18 MINS

18:52

22 Aug 2018


#4

Active versus Passive

Vanguard founder Jack Bogle and AQR co-founder Cliff Asness have a lively conversation abo... more

15 Aug 2018

21 MINS

21:58

15 Aug 2018


#3

Face the Factors

Factors are the building blocks of investment returns. We explain what they are, how they ... more

08 Aug 2018

23 MINS

23:43

08 Aug 2018


#2

Silly Things Investors Do

An all-star lineup walks us through some of the most common biases that creep into our inv... more

01 Aug 2018

17 MINS

17:58

01 Aug 2018


#1

Trailer

Launching on August 1, The Curious Investor tackles complex financial topics and explains ... more

26 Jul 2018

02 MINS

02:32

26 Jul 2018