Podcast Episodes

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 books such as The Essays of Warren Buffett (in collaboration with Warren Buffett) and The AIG Story (written with Hank Greenberg) and influential research articles on accounting and corporate governance. Before retiring from GW in 2022 at age 60, Cunningham founded and for many years directed GWNY, GW Law's innovative boot camp for aspiring Wall Street lawyers. Professor Cunningham has served on several public company boards, including currently Markel Group (New York Stock Exchange), a glob…

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...

In an environment where the dollar's value is volatile and inflation is on the rise, investors face challenges but should stay vigilant in their search for opportunities. History has shown that equities remain a durable long-term strategy given their ability to grow their earnings and cash flows over time. Investors willing to search more broadly in the equity markets should not be surprised to discover compelling opportunities in these uncertain times, but they must be prepared to consider stoc...

Managing Risk in a Volatile Market with Matthew McLennan's Approach The investment landscape has evolved significantly over the years, and with the uncertainty in the market, it is essential to adapt strategies accordingly to stay ahead of the game. As an investor, you must be open to new opportunities and practice intellectual humility, patience, and flexibility in your strategy. Methods should include differentiated investment approaches and a dedicated focus on long-term returns. Investors ca...

Fundamental and Quantitative Research Strategies for Investing with Ryan Myers One of the benefits to investing is the range of research driven approaches that investors can employ towards making their investment decisions. After careful study and practice, investors often choose between or may even blend fundamental and quantitative strategies. Both fundamental and quantitative strategies incorporate a substantial use and analysis financial data, but fundamental approaches delve much further in...

The investing industry has been fortunate to have a variety of role models and mentors who have modeled success in all of its forms. Through his book, Richer, Wiser, Happier, William Green discusses some of the world's most successful investors and what qualities and insights enable them to achieve enduring success. In today’s episode, we touch on a few of those investors, along with highlighting the impacts that my uncle, Sir John Templeton, made in William’s life. Investing the Templeton Wa...

My father taught me about investing from a very young age so that I could understand and participate in the magic of compounding. In today’s episode, I am sharing how we can teach our kids and the next generation about finance by exposing them to the subject and getting them started early. Listen in as I share some of my own childhood stories, the journey to educating my own children about investing, and why you should take your children to the Berkshire Hathaway AGM. Investing the Templeton Way...

Are you interested in learning more about value investing in the current state of the market? Today I am joined by my co-host Scott Phillips, along with our guest, Dr. Aswath Damodaran. Dr. Damodaran is known as “The Dean of Valuation '' for his teachings on the subject. He is a professor of finance at the Stern School of Business at NYU and offers free online courses on his website. Listen to this episode to learn more about Dr. Damodaran’s approach to equity valuation. Dr. Damodaran’s Journ...

Inflation is a popular topic these days, and today’s guest offers a unique perspective. Rob Arnott joins us to discuss how inflation calculations have changed over the last few decades, current inflation trends, Fed policy, his Fundamental Index™ approach, and more. Investing the Templeton Way with Lauren Templeton is a podcast that explores the world’s most intriguing investment topics from the overseas markets to mastering our own minds. Gather investment wisdom and educate yourself as you ...

I am excited to have Dr. George Athanassakos on the podcast to talk about his new book, Value Investing: From Theory to Practice. In this episode, Dr. Athanassakos discusses his thoughts on investing in Greece, why he thinks we are in a golden age for value investors, and his five questions to determine if you are a value investor. Investing the Templeton Way with Lauren Templeton is a podcast that explores the world’s most intriguing investment topics from the overseas markets to mastering o...

Meet Chris Chris comes from a lineage of very successful investors beginning with his grandfather who was investing in the 1940s in the 1950s. Chris is a portfolio manager at Davis Advisors, a firm started by his father in the 1960s. Chris is also a director of the Coca Cola Company and Berkshire Hathaway. Values & Perspectives in Investing While Chris represents the third generation of investors in his family, he has really found his own success in building a long career of beating the market. ...

Monsoon Pabrai has the distinction of being the second female and youngest guest I have had on the podcast. Monsoon brings a unique perspective on investing from having grown up in the industry, and she joins us to share how she is making her own way and the impact her father has had on her investing style. Monsoon is the Managing Partner and Portfolio Manager of Drew Investment Management, plus you may recognize her as the daughter of past podcast guest and investor Mohnish Pabrai. I am very ex...

I’m excited to sit down with Jeff Stacey on today’s episode of the podcast. As the founder of Stacey Muirhead Capital Management, Jeff brings decades of experience to our conversation. He discusses his criteria for long-term investment opportunities, his experience at annual meetings, the benefits and drawbacks of event-driven investments, and more. Investing the Templeton Way with Lauren Templeton is a podcast that explores the world’s most intriguing investment topics from the overseas mark...

Do you want to invest based on your values? Today on Investing the Templeton Way, my guest Perth Tolle explains freedom weighting. Perth founded the Life + Liberty Indexes and created the Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF (ticker FRDM). She explains the metrics used to classify some emerging markets as freer than others, and the correlation between freedom and economic success. Investing the Templeton Way with Lauren Templeton is a podcast that explores the world’s most intriguing investment t...

In today’s episode, Robert Hagstrom joins us to share about his journey to investing and how Warren Buffett completely changed his outlook on investing. Listen in as he shares the inspiration behind a few of his books, the success and failure of his writing, and how he is approaching investing now. Investing the Templeton Way with Lauren Templeton is a podcast that explores the world’s most intriguing investment topics from the overseas markets to mastering our own minds. Gather investment wisdom and educate yourself as you listen to interviews with exclusive managers, executives, and entrepreneurs on a wide range of engaging topics.

I sat down with my friend Robert “Bob” Robotti, the president and chief investment officer of Robotti and Company. Bob is an expert in Special Situations, Energy Industry, and Home Building. In this episode, he shares about what he’s learned throughout his career, what he sees for the future, and advice for new investors.  Investing the Templeton Way with Lauren Templeton is a podcast that explores the world’s most intriguing investment topics from the overseas markets to mastering our own minds. Gather investment wisdom and educate yourself as you listen to interviews with exclusive managers, executives, and entrepreneurs on a wide range of engaging topics.

Do you have “Soul in the Game”? Whether you’re looking at your profession, your hobby, or your impact, is your soul in it? In today’s episode, Vitaliy Katsenelson joins us to share exactly what it means to have soul in the game and how this phrase became the title of his book. Listen in as we discuss family, stoicism, and decision fatigue as he shares in his book, Soul in the Game.

Have you ever wondered what happens at the annual Warren Buffett lunch that's auctioned off each year? Mohnish Pabrai joins us to share what it was like to take his daughters to that lunch in today's episode! Mohnish Pabrai is the founder and Managing Partner of the Pabrai Investment Funds, the founder and CEO of Dhandho Funds. Listen in as he shares his own journey into business, building a family, and giving back to his community through the Dakshana Foundation. Investing the Templeton Way ...

Welcome to Investing the Templeton Way, previously known as Zenvesting. I've taken the opportunity to update the podcast with a rebrand to be more consistent with my work and my book, Investing the Templeton Way. Make sure you hit the subscribe button on your favorite podcast player to get notified with each new episode!

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