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Quantamental Investing & Emerging Markets with Jason Hsu
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Oct. 17, 2023

Quantamental Investing & Emerging Markets with Jason Hsu

Jason Hsu is the founder and chairman of Rayliant Global Advisors. Throughout his accomplished career, Jason’s commitment to academic rigor and investor advocacy have led him to research, develop, and bring to market investment strategies that create significant value for investors. At Rayliant, Jason is continuing that commitment by educating investors and offering products to transform the investment ecosystem in Asia and beyond. Prior to his current role, Jason was the co-founder and vice cha
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Investing in Insurance Companies: Dynamic Compounding Opportunities with Nick Martin
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Sept. 20, 2023

Investing in Insurance Companies: Dynamic Compounding Opportunities with Nick Martin

Investing in the insurance landscape presents a stable backdrop of growth through the management of risks in a rapidly changing world. The insurance industry serves as a vital safety net for individuals, businesses, and society, offering financial protection against unforeseen events. At the same time, today’s changing world also exposes insurance company investors to various risks, including underwriting risk, investment risk, and regulatory changes. Underwriting margins are a key focus, reflec
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Rising Star: Ben Watsa's Views on India, Fairfax & Beyond
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Sept. 12, 2023

Rising Star: Ben Watsa's Views on India, Fairfax & Beyond

In today's rapidly changing investment landscape, the expectations placed on corporations include a call for greater responsibility and transparency. Companies that focus on long-term value creation for their shareholders must prioritize financial stability, transparency, decentralized collaboration, and a culture of open communication. In doing so, these firms are the best positioned to reap the benefits of their efforts and measure the value they create over time. Building a better working env
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24: Crisis Investing: Investing Through a Global Pandemic
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Aug. 4, 2023

24: Crisis Investing: Investing Through a Global Pandemic

In this episode, we are joined by Bogumil Baranowski to talk about stock investing, managing generational wealth, his investment philosophy, ways to become a better investor, and how to change your environment and think differently as an investor. Bogumil is a founding partner of Sicart Associates LLC, a boutique investment firm catering to families and entrepreneurs on both sides of the Atlantic and the Pacific. He is the author of Outsmarting the Crowd: A Value Investor’s Guide to Starting, Bu
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22: The Power of Shareholder Letters: Insights into Corporate Governance with Lawrence Cunningham
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July 6, 2023

22: The Power of Shareholder Letters: Insights into Corporate Governance with Lawrence Cunningham

Lawrence A. Cunningham is an authority on value investing, corporate governance, corporate culture, and corporate law and advises public companies and boards of directors in those areas as Special Counsel at Mayer Brown in New York and advises managers and shareholders on investor relations as Managing Partner of the Quality Shareholders Group. Professor Cunningham has written dozens of books and scores of articles on a wide range of subjects in law and business. These include best-selling b
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23: The Known Unknowns: Using the spectrum of intelligence in investing and life with Christopher Begg
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June 28, 2023

23: The Known Unknowns: Using the spectrum of intelligence in investing and life with Christopher Begg

Blending Imagination with Expertise to Nurture your Investment Acumen with Christopher Begg To truly thrive in investing, nurturing the right side of your brain and strengthening your investment acumen is critical. By cultivating and harnessing your creative edge, you can unlock the ability to see the bigger picture and make informed investment decisions. Exploring opportunities in certain uncertainties and volatile landscapes becomes a captivating endeavor driven by the pursuit of gaining
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About the Hosts

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Lauren C. Templeton

Podcast Owner & Host

Lauren C. Templeton is the founder and president of Templeton and Phillips Capital Management, LLC; a value investing boutique located in Lookout Mountain, Tennessee. Lauren is the great niece of Sir John M. Templeton and she is the co-author of Investing the Templeton Way: The Market Beating Strategies of Value Investing’s Legendary Bargain Hunter. She received a B.A. in Economics from The University of the South.

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Scott Phillips

Co-Host

Scott Phillips is a Principal and Chief Investment Officer at Templeton and Phillips Capital Management, LLC. Mr. Phillips also serves as Managing Member to the Templeton and Phillips Partners Fund, LLC.

Scott is the author or co-author of three investment books, including Investing the Templeton Way (McGraw Hill, 2008), Buying at the Point of Maximum Pessimism (Pearson, 2010), and coauthor to the revised edition of The Templeton Touch (Templeton Press, 2012). Scott received his B.A. from Sewanee: The University of the South.

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"Great first episode! Thanks Lauren for deciding to do this, I love your work, Im very excited!"

Ivan Z | Jan. 12, 2022

Pleasant and informative

"I'm a friend of Jeff's and a bit late to the party in regards to Value Investing. Many of the points that you discussed during the podcast resonated with me. Integrity, honesty, patience, humility, c…"

Kenneth Blair Steven | Feb. 25, 2023

I am hooked!

"I highly recommend this podcast for anyone interested in investing and finance. The show features a diverse range of guests, each with interesting backstories that shed light on how they achieved suc…"

Meera | March 10, 2023

This is a great investing podcast with world class guests which really got me thinking!

"This informative investing podcast has continued to get better with each episode! Lauren and Scott have gotten some world class guests and engaged them in conversations that have made me a better i…"

Matthew Cullen | March 10, 2023
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