The Meb Faber Show

#325 – Bhu Srinivasan, Author, Americana - Is The Entrepreneur More Important Or Is The Movement And Moment More Important? 0

Jun 30, 2021

In episode 325, we welcome our guest, Bhu Srinivasan, author of AMERICANA: A 400-Year History of American Capitalism and founder and CEO of SCORETRADE, which is developing the fastest and most precise in-game sports prediction experience possible.

In today’s episode, we go all the back to the 1400s and hear how venture capital was behind the discovery of America. Bhu talks about some of the most successful entrepreneurs in American history, including Vanderbilt, Carnegie and Rockefeller. We talk about the role the government has played in helping American capitalism thrive, and the history of booms and busts and the role they serve over time.

As we wind down, we discuss the future of capitalism in the U.S. and around the globe, and hear about Bhu’s current venture around crypto and sports gambling.

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#324 – Edward McQuarrie, Santa Clara University - Sometimes Stocks Beat Bonds, Sometimes Bonds Beat Stocks 0

Jun 28, 2021

In episode 324, we welcome our guest, Dr. Edward McQuarrie, Professor Emeritus at Santa Clara University.

In today’s episode, we hear why the ‘stocks for the long-run’ thesis may not be so true. Dr. McQuarrie found digital archives and older data that gives a different conclusion than what Professor Jeremy Siegel found. We walk through how stock and bond returns have changed over time and learn that bonds have outperformed stocks for decades in countries like France and Japan. We hear about Dr. McQuarrie’s ‘regime thesis,’ which says the risk/return profile of both stocks and bonds depends on what regime we’re in, both capable of outperforming or underperforming over any time horizon.

Please enjoy this episode with Santa Clara University’s Edward McQuarrie.

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#323 – John Montgomery, Bridgeway Capital Management - A Factors-Based World View Resonated With Me 0

Jun 23, 2021

In episode 323, we welcome our guest, John Montgomery, founder and Chief Investment Officer of Bridgeway Capital Management, a $5 billion quantitative manager that donates 50% of its profits to charity.

In today’s episode, we start by hearing what made our John leave a job in the Transit sector to start a quantitative investment firm. We walk through what drew him to a rules-based approach and then touch on different factors, including size, value, and low volatility. We even touch on Bridgeway’s ultra small cap strategy and how it captures the small-cap premium.

As we wind down, we hear about the firm’s unique structure, which includes donating half its profits to charity with the goal of ending genocide.

Please enjoy this episode with Bridgeway Capital Management’s John Montgomery.

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#322 – Radio Show – Inflation or Deflation?…Foreign Stocks….Value and Momentum 0

Jun 21, 2021

Episode 322 has a radio show format. We cover a variety of topics, including:

- Preparing your portfolio for the possibility of both inflation and deflation

- International stocks making a comeback

- Value and momentum factors

- Listener questions!

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#321 – Rajiv Jain, GQG Partners - “Everything Is Temporary And The Only Way To Survive Long-Term Is To Be Adaptive” 0

Jun 16, 2021

In episode 321, we welcome our guest, Rajiv Jain, Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of GQG Partners, a boutique investment management firm focused on global and emerging markets equities.

In today’s episode, we hear how Rajiv is building an asset management firm for the future. We start with Rajiv’s early career as an emerging markets PM and the lessons he learned navigating the Tequila Crisis. Then we dive into his choice to venture out on his own and start a new firm focused on having skin in the game, a diverse team, and a long-term view. We talk about the different investment styles of the firm and how he’s positioned going forward.

As we wind down, we take a look around the world and hear Rajiv’s thoughts on emerging markets, Russia, India, and Asia.

All this and more in episode 321 with GQG Partner’s Rajiv Jain.

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#320 – Shonda Warner, Chess Ag Full Harvest Partners - The Interesting Thing About Ag Is That It’s There To Play Another Day 0

Jun 14, 2021

In episode 320, we welcome our guest, Shonda Warner, founder of Chess Ag Full Harvest Partners, an asset management company focused on agricultural investment opportunities.

In today’s episode, we begin with Shonda’s early career on the trading desks of Goldman Sachs and Cargill in London and Tokyo. Then she shares what led her to decide she wanted to return to her farming roots and launch an agriculture asset management firm. We cover her areas of expertise, what realistic return expectations are in the space, and the possibility for vertical integration going forward. We even touch on some ag-tech and the need for infrastructure around hemp to help the industry grow.

All this and more in episode 320 with Chess Ag Full Harvest Partner’s Shonda Warner.

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#319 – Brandon Zick, Ceres Partners - The Market Is $3 Trillion And Institutional Investors Own About 3% Of That 0

Jun 9, 2021

In episode 319, we welcome our guest, Brandon Zick, Chief Investment Officer of Ceres Partners, a specialist investment manager focused exclusively on food and agriculture.

In today’s episode, we’re talking all about farmland. Brandon begins with an update on the asset class, including the impact of both rising commodity prices and COVID. We spend some time on his firms’ investment process and how they evaluate potential deals. Then we walk through lots of factors affecting the space – lack of water, solar and other non-farm value options, and the tax uncertainty with a new administration.

As we wind down, we talk about Brandon’s private investing in ag-related businesses and what he’s seeing in that area.

Please enjoy this episode with Ceres Partner’s Brandon Zick.

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#318 – Perth Tolle, Life + Liberty Indexes – If I Was In Hong Kong Right Now, I Would Be Arrested, Definitely, For Doing This 0

Jun 7, 2021

In episode 318, we welcome our guest, Perth Tolle, founder of Life + Liberty Indexes.

In today’s episode, we’re talking about freedom! Perth shares what led her to focus on the relationship between freedom and investing in emerging markets. We hear the story of how she launched the ETF with the help of former podcast guests Rob Arnott and Wes Gray. She shares the inner workings of her Freedom Index and how it uses personal and economic freedom metrics as factors.

As we wind down, Perth explains how it differs from most emerging market funds and what the reaction has been from people all around the glove.

All this and more in episode 318 with Life + Liberty Indexes’ Perth Tolle.

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#317 – Chris Cole, Artemis Capital Management - You Want To Diversify Based On How Assets Perform In Different Market Regimes 0

Jun 2, 2021

In episode 317, we welcome our guest, Chris Cole, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Artemis Capital Management, which aims to transform stock volatility into opportunities for clients.

In today’s episode, we cover the optimal portfolio to help you grow and protect your wealth for the next 100 years. Chris shares why recency bias has led investors to be poorly positioned for secular change. We cover the issues with the 60/40 portfolio and then walk through the five asset classes that he believes belong in your portfolio at all times. Then Chris explains how investors should think about diversification, and his new metric to help you do so. And of course, we talk some long volatility!

Be sure to check the show notes to see some slides our guest put together for today’s episode.

Please enjoy this episode with Artemis Capital Management’s Chris Cole.

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