Educational opportunities for finance and investment are not rare. There are collections of books, literature, and blogs designed to offer the public a bit of understanding when it comes to investment.
However, there simply isn’t enough time in the world to search through the many items available in your local library or the internet. Fortunately, we’re saved from that time commitment, thanks to podcasts. With podcasts, we’re able to listen to incredible acumen while we run our errands, commute to work, work out, or relax on a sunny beach.
Read on to learn the name a few great podcasters and the shows that they host:
Preston Pysh and Stig Brodersen, The Investors Podcast
With 12 million+ downloads, Pysh and Brodersen have proven themselves the masters of their domain. The hosts provide diverse, quality investigations into investment topics by browsing insightful books and ideas written and read by millionaires, such as Warren Buffet of Jeff Bezos.
Meb Faber, The Meb Faber Show
Meb Faber is the chief investment officer at Cambria Investment Management, and his show focuses on the growth and preservation of wealth. He takes listeners on a weekly journey, where they encounter profitable market ideas, benefitting those interested in global equity, real assets, and bonds. Frequently, he invites fascinating guests who participate in valuable, in-depth conversation.
Michael Covel, Trend Following Radio
With 5 million+ listeners, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and film director Michael Covel has proven himself to be prolific and an indisputable finance authority. He searches for alternative views on the market, retiring regurgitated news served by traditional media outlets. He instead invites Nobel Prize winners and top investors to offer their voice and wisdom.
Patrick O’Shaughnessy, Invest Like the Best
O’Shaughnessy, a portfolio manager at O’Shaughnessy Asset Management, is a thoughtful host who produces content that isn’t merely enriching, but enjoyable. He and his guests provide winning stories, which helps listeners to properly invest their time and their money. His work as a quantitative money manager puts him in the position to showcase incredible knowledge about a wide-range of topics.
Barry Ritholtz, Bloomberg’s Masters in Business
Columnist and chairman and chief investment officer of Ritholtz Wealth Management, Barry Ritholtz leads a podcast that peers into business and investing, showcasing the people and ideas that shape those markets. The buzzed-about podcast attracts famous guests, including F. William McNabb, CEO of Vanguard Group. It’s a definite must.
Financial Sense News Hour and Rangeley Capital Podcast are two others you might enjoy. If you know of any other podcasters focusing on investment, finance, or hedge funds, please share your thoughts!
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