Why Japanese Stocks Could Outperform with Howard Smith - FEG Insight Bridge
This week on episode 514, we share a conversation between Howard Smith of Indus Capital and Greg Dowling of FEG Investment Advisors on why Japan could surprise investors over the next decade with stro...
5 Maalis 202548min
Crypto: Innovation or Insanity? Meme Coins, Hacks, and Strategic Bitcoin Reserves
We consider the incongruency of a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, the latest crypto exchange hack, and how most participants lost money on the Trump meme coin. Given all that, we review some areas whe...
26 Helmi 202523min
Unlocking Hidden Returns: How Mortality Credits Boost Retirement Income
How using a deferred income annuity can increase retirement income compared to an immediate annuity or a bond ladder.Topics covered include:How immediate annuities and deferred income annuities workWh...
19 Helmi 202525min
What Are Sovereign Wealth Funds and Does the U.S. Need One?
The U.S. and the UK each announced they were establishing sovereign wealth funds. We explore the purposes and types of sovereign wealth funds, how they invest, and some concerns with the U.S. establis...
12 Helmi 202519min
Contrarian Investing with GMO's Ben Inker - FEG Insight Bridge
This week on episode 510, we share a conversation between Ben Inker of GMO and Greg Dowling of FEG Investment Advisors on contrarian investing, deep value stocks, and the rise of passive investing. Da...
5 Helmi 202550min
How to Invest in Private Credit / Direct Lending
We explore what private credit, or direct lending, is and how to invest in it. We also show how it is similar and different from investing in leverage loans and CLOs.Topics covered include:Why more co...
29 Tammi 202526min
Who Should Bear the Cost? Socialized versus Market-Based Risk Management
Natural disasters are becoming more severe and costly—who should bear the financial burden? We explore the tension between socialized risk and market-based insurance.Topics covered include:The surpris...
22 Tammi 202523min
Where You Live Matters - How Geography Contributes to Wealth
How geography contributes to economic growth and can increase or lower the cost of living.Topics covered include:Why living in a developing country like Costa Rica is still relatively expensiveHow Ama...
15 Tammi 202526min
