The Meb Faber Show

Today’s guest is John Davi, CEO and CIO of Astoria Portfolio Advisors, which provides ETF managed portfolios and sub-advisory services.  In today’s episode, John walks through his macro plus quant approach to the markets. We touch on his entrance into the ETF space with two tickers I love: PPI & ROE. We also talk about global diversification, opportunities in Europe and Japan, and why he focuses on after-tax after-inflation returns.  ----- Follow Meb on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube For detailed show notes, click here To learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our mailing list or visit us at cambriainvestments.com ----- Sponsor: Vinovest is a wine and whiskey investing platform democratizing access to these 'liquid' assets. With more than 150,000 registered users, Vinovest has made it easier than ever to buy, sell, and store high-performing wine and whiskey.  Sponsor: Today’s episode is sponsored by The Idea Farm. The Idea Farm gives you access to over $100,000 worth of investing research, the

Today’s guest is Soo Chuen Tan, Founder & President of Discerene Group, which has a fundamental, contrarian, long-term value investing philosophy. Today’s episode starts off with lessons from working under the great Seth Klarman at Baupost. Then we spend a lot of time around what the ideal structure is for an investment firm and how to build a true partnership with LP’s - and that even includes giving money back when there aren’t opportunities in the market.  Then we get into his investing philosophy. He answers broad questions like: what businesses actually have network effects? Does it matter if a certain business goes away tomorrow?  ----- Follow Meb on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube For detailed show notes, click here To learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our mailing list or visit us at cambriainvestments.com ----- Sponsor: Today's episode is sponsored by YCharts. YCharts enables financial advisors to make smarter investment decisions and better communicate with clients. YCharts offers

Today’s returning guest is Kevin Carter, Founder and CIO of EMQQ Global.  In today’s episode, Kevin pounds the table for India’s tech sector. He covers the demographic trends, The India Stack, the difference from China 15 years ago and the current valuations. He also explains why environmental risks are something to keep an eye on in India.  Listen to Kevin’s Kevin’s first appearance on the podcast.  ----- Follow Meb on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube For detailed show notes, click here To learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our mailing list or visit us at cambriainvestments.com ----- Sponsor: Today's episode is sponsored by YCharts. YCharts enables financial advisors to make smarter investment decisions and better communicate with clients. YCharts offers a suite of intuitive tools, including numerous visualizations, comprehensive security screeners, portfolio construction, communication outputs, and market monitoring. Visit YCharts to start your free trial and be sure to mention "Meb" for 20

Today’s guest is Liz Ann Sonders, the Chief Investment Strategist of Charles Schwab. In today’s episode, Liz Ann starts off by sharing some timeless lessons from her mentor, the great Marty Zweig! Then she shares her view of the economy and markets. She touches on earnings estimates, expectations for the Fed, market breadth, and where she sees opportunity going forward. (1:08) - Welcome Liz Ann to the show (1:28) - How Marty Zweig's sentiment indicators had a lasting impact on Liz Ann Sonders' approach (5:26) - Marty Zweig’s Investing Rules (5:42) - Reminiscences of a Stock Operator (7:30) - Rukeyser's advice to Liz Ann: Explain finance so non-finance parents understand (10:01) - Understanding rolling recessions: A pandemic-era phenomenon (12:54) - Unprecedented weakness in leading indicators (LEI) hints at potential recession (15:49) - Housing market varies between existing/new and single/multifamily homes (19:27) - Fed's future path unclear (24:39) - Market's unpredictability and rich multiples require earn

Today’s guest is Ulrike Hoffmann-Burchardi, a Portfolio Manager at Tudor Investment Corporation where she oversees a global equity portfolio inside Tudor’s flagship fund. Her area of focus is around digital, data & disruptive innovation. Barron’s named her as one of the 100 most influential women in finance this year. In today’s episode, she starts by lessons learned over the past 25 years working at a famed shop like Tudor. Then we dive into topics everyone is talking about today: data, AI, large language models. She shares how she sees investment teams incorporating AI and LLMs into their investing process in the future, her view of the macro landscape, and finally what areas of the market she likes today.  With all the AI hype going on, there couldn’t have been a better time to have her on the show. And we even had an AI program record the intro with my voice! ----- Follow Meb on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube For detailed show notes, click here To learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our 

Today’s guest is Phil Bak, CEO of Armada ETFs, which provides investors broad access to the real estate asset class.  In today’s episode, Phil gives a masterclass on real estate investing. He covers the residential real estate space, the problem investors have come across this year with private REIT strategies, and why he has a solution to their problem. Then he shares how he’s using AI and machine learning to the REIT space through his long-only hedge fund.  (0:39) - Sponsor: Future Proof (1:14) - Intro (2:00) - Welcome Phil to the show (2:25) - Navigating the realms of entrepreneurship and investing (5:39) - REIT overview (13:30) - Narratives drive flows, flows drive performance (15:47) - Challenges for Private REITs (30:57) - Creating PRVT ETF to replicate private REIT strategies with lower fees and liquidity (34:18) - Exploring the HAUS ETF (36:12) - Applying AI & machine learning to REITs (43:08) - Phil’s most memorable investment (48:11) - Changing market dynamics due to shifting Fed actions and evolv

Today’s guest is Mohnish Pabrai, founder and Managing Partner of the Pabrai Investments Funds, which he started in 1999 and has since built an incredible track record.  In today’s episode, Mohnish talks about his love for bridge, what his friend Warren Buffett’s online bridge name is, his philanthropic endeavors, opportunities he sees in Turkey and India, and what he would do with the Apple position today if he was running Berkshire Hathaway.  (0:39) - Sponsor: YCharts  (1:26) - Intro (2:00) - Episode begins (5:57) - Mohnish’s educational background (11:37) - Revived love for Bridge  (18:00) - The magic of compounding (24:57) - Dakshana provides intense prep for competitive exams to underprivileged kids (38:54) - Investing long-term in high-conviction bets regardless of error rates (42:51) - Think like a founder, hold onto investments long-term despite drawdowns (46:32) - If he worked at Berkshire, would he sell or hold Apple today? (48:53) - What interested Mohnish in Turkey & India? (1:02:45) - Which tech

Today’s guest is Stephanie Pomboy, founder of MacroMavens and one of the top macro minds around.  In today’s episode, Stephanie shares her take on the investment landscape and why she’s very concerned about the corporate credit market. Then she shares her take on the dollar, gold, and where she sees opportunity given her bearish views. In reading some of Stephanie’s recent research to prepare for the episode, I came across some data points that I haven’t seen anyone else talking about, so I promise you’ll love this episode.  ----- Follow Meb on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube For detailed show notes, click here To learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our mailing list or visit us at cambriainvestments.com ----- Today's episode is sponsored by Future Proof. Future Proof, The World’s Largest Wealth Festival, is coming back to Huntington Beach on September 10-13th! New in 2023 is Breakthru Meetings Program – which will be facilitating more than 10,000 1-on-1 meetings. Financial Advisors and LPs,

Today’s returning guests are Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson of Ritholtz Wealth Management and hosts of the awesome Animal Spirits podcast. In today’s episode, Michael & Ben give us a preview of Future Proof in September, which I attended last year and will be going once again. Then we talk about a bunch of topics, including asset allocation given the world today, the behavioral aspect of investing, the best diversifier to the average portfolio, and more. Register with our special link by August 15th to get your ticket for free, plus $750! ----- Follow Meb on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube For detailed show notes, click here To learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our mailing list or visit us at cambriainvestments.com ----- Today’s episode is sponsored by The Idea Farm. The Idea Farm gives you access to over $100,000 worth of investing research, the kind usually read by only the world’s largest institutions, funds, and money managers. Subscribe for free here. Follow The Idea Farm: Twitter | 

Today’s returning guest is Anthony Zhang, founder and CEO of Vinovest, which gives investors the ability to invest in wine and now whiskey. In today’s episode, Anthony updates on the business since his first appearance two years ago. He shares Vinovest now has over 100 million dollars invested and 150,000 registered users. Then we dive into their entrance into the whiskey market and talk about the investment profile of whiskey, how it compares to wine, and what else is in store for this rocket ship startup.  For listeners of the show, Anthony shared a special deal for listeners of the show, so click here and the first 50 people that fund their accounts will receive a $50 bonus. ----- Follow Meb on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube For detailed show notes, click here To learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our mailing list or visit us at cambriainvestments.com ----- Today’s episode is sponsored by The Idea Farm. The Idea Farm gives you access to over $100,000 worth of investing research, the kin

Today’s guest is JD Gardner, CIO & Founder of Aptus Capital Advisors, which provides risk-managed strategies designed to help clients stay invested through market cycles. Today’s episode has an overarching theme that can be summarized by a quote from JD himself: "A strategy's return is much less important than an investor's return while exposed to the strategy." JD explains how they provide solutions to help bridge the behavioral gap and use options provide investors with income and downside protection so investors don’t capitulate at the exact wrong time. JD also spends some time discussing the OCIO part of the business and lessons working with advisors in that capacity.  ----- Follow Meb on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube For detailed show notes, click here To learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our mailing list or visit us at cambriainvestments.com ----- Today's episode is sponsored by Future Proof. Future Proof, The World’s Largest Wealth Festival, is coming back to Huntington Beach on S

Today’s returning guest is Dr. William Bernstein, a neurologist turned investment advisor. Bill’s an author of several books and just released an updated edition of The Four Pillars of Investing, which came out over 20 years ago.  In today’s episode, Dr. Bernstein shares two key updates since the first edition. Then we walk through some his best quotes and tie them to both timeless topics and current events like the AI craze and the media’s love for star managers. Click here to listen to Dr. Bernstein’s last appearance on the podcast. ----- Follow Meb on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube For detailed show notes, click here To learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our mailing list or visit us at cambriainvestments.com ----- Today’s episode is sponsored by The Idea Farm. The Idea Farm gives you access to over $100,000 worth of investing research, the kind usually read by only the world’s largest institutions, funds, and money managers. Subscribe for free here. Follow The Idea Farm: Twitter | Linke

Today’s guest is Steve Klinsky, founder and CEO of New Mountain Capital, a private equity firm with over $37 billion in assets under management. Steve began his time in private equity when he co-founded Goldman Sachs’ Leverage Buyout Group back in 1981 when there were very few private equity firms around.  In today’s episode, Steve shares how the private equity industry has evolved over his career to go from a focus on financial engineering to a focus on building businesses. Then he talks about the opportunity today in private credit and what the key drivers are to helping businesses grow and generate returns for both the employees and his firm. He even walks us through some real deals, including his sale of Signify Health to CVS earlier this year for a $8 billion.  Enjoy learning about private equity? Check out episode 482 here.  ----- Follow Meb on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube For detailed show notes, click here To learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our mailing list or visit us at camb

Today’s guest is Blake Street, founder and Chief Investment Officer of Warren Street Wealth Advisors, an RIA located in California.  In today’s episode, Blake shares how he wound up building a firm focused on content creators, which includes people who make a living from Tik Tok, e-sports, pickleball, and even OnlyFans! He explains the uniqueness of working within this niche, how he finds creators to work with, and his advice for other advisors who are looking to find their own niche. He also shares his firms’ tech stack, best practices for building out the infrastructure for an RIA, and his take on the future of financial advice.  Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review, and then listen to Meb’s episode with tax expert Duncan Kelm.  ----- Follow Meb on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube For detailed show notes, click here To learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our mailing list or visit us at cambriainvestments.com ----- Today’s episode is sponsored by The Idea Farm. The Idea Farm gives y

Today’s guest is Dr. Gio Valiante, who is regarded as one of the most successful performance coaches in the world. He’s currently the Head Performance Coach for the Buffalo Bills and works with some of the top golfers and top investors. He was previously the Head Performance Coach for Point72 and Steve Cohen. In today’s episode, Dr. Gio starts by sharing the five ways to win on the field or in the market. Then he shares the parallels of top performers in both athletics and investing. He walks through ways to help handle failure, navigate fear, and detach yourself from your results.  This is truly a masterclass on what peak performance looks like, so be sure to share this episode with a friend. And if you enjoy this episode, click this link for Dr. Gio’s first appearance on the podcast.  ----- Follow Meb on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube For detailed show notes, click here To learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our mailing list or visit us at cambriainvestments.com ----- Today’s episode is s

Today’s guests are GMO’s Ben Inker and Tom Hancock. Ben is the co-head of GMO’s Asset Allocation Team and Tom is the head of Focused Equity team and a portfolio manager for GMO’s Quality Strategies.  In today’s episode, Ben and Tom give their take on the markets so far in 2023. They both share why they think quality and value stocks are attractive today. We dig into both factors and get specifics on their set up looking forward. We also touch on growth traps, Japan stocks, the opportunity set in emerging markets, and what companies are at risk to be disrupted by AI.  Did you enjoy this episode? Leave us a review, and then listen to Meb’s episode last year with GMO co-founder Jeremy Grantham. ----- Follow Meb on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube For detailed show notes, click here To learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our mailing list or visit us at cambriainvestments.com ----- Today's episode is sponsored by YCharts. YCharts enables financial advisors to make smarter investment decisions and

Today’s guest is Dan Niles, Portfolio Manager of the Satori Fund, a US focused, technology biased, large capitalization, long-short equity fund. In today’s episode, Dan shares how his macro outlook is impacting his valuation of the big tech names. And of course, he gives his thoughts about how AI will either help or hurt some those same companies. He also spends time discussing timeless topics like the art of shorting, the importance of cutting your losses, and why he believes the most important trait for an investor is having emotional control. As we wind down, Dan shares some risks he thinks the market may be overlooking as we head into the second half of the year. ----- Follow Meb on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube For detailed show notes, click here To learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our mailing list or visit us at cambriainvestments.com ----- Today’s episode is sponsored by The Idea Farm. The Idea Farm gives you access to over $100,000 worth of investing research, the kind usual

Today’s returning guests are Rodrigo Gordillo, President and Portfolio Manager at ReSolve Asset Management, and Corey Hoffstein, co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of Newfound Research, and with this episode, ties for the most appearances ever on the show! In today’s episode, we start off by discussing some takeaways from prior periods of inflation volatility and lessons on managed futures from the Tech Crisis.  Then we dive into return stacking. We first spoke to them about this back in 2021, but we get an update on the topic, lessons learned over the past few years, and the launch of their first return stacking ETF!  ----- Follow Meb on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube For detailed show notes, click here To learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our mailing list or visit us at cambriainvestments.com ----- Today’s episode is sponsored by Farmland LP. Farmland LP is one of the largest investment funds in the US focused on converting chemical-based conventional farmland to organic, sustainab

Today’s guest is Dr. Burton Malkiel, a legendary economist, Chief Investment Officer of Wealthfront, and author of one of the most widely read investment books ever, A Random Walk Down Wall Street, which recently came out in the 50th edition.  In today’s episode, Dr. Malkiel shares what’s changed in the latest update of his book, touching on the role of bonds given higher yields today, the impact of inflation, and why it may be time to consider adding I Bonds to your portfolio.  Then we talk about some current investment trends. He pushes back on the ESG-craze, discusses the recent underperformance of risk parity, and suggests you look at your portfolio to be sure you aren’t overallocated to US stocks today.  ----- Follow Meb on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube For detailed show notes, click here To learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our mailing list or visit us at cambriainvestments.com ----- Today's episode is sponsored by YCharts. YCharts enables financial advisors to make smarter investm

Today’s guests are Steve McCourt, co-CEO of Meketa Investment Group, an investment consulting and advisory firm serving institutional investors, and Michael Bell, founder of Primark Capital, an investment management firm providing retail investors with access to private equity investment opportunities. In today’s episode, Steve and Michael discuss their new partnership aimed at expanding access to private equity investments. They walk through the nuts and bolts of the interval fund structure, touching on fees, sourcing institutional quality deals, diversification through vintage and industry, and the benefits of doing this through co-investments. Then we spend some time talking about the current state of private equity and what they’re seeing with both existing investments and new opportunities. ----- Follow Meb on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube For detailed show notes, click here To learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our mailing list or visit us at cambriainvestments.com ----- Today’