
Excess Returns is dedicated to making you a better long-term investor and making complex investing topics understandable. Join Jack Forehand, Justin Carbonneau and Matt Zeigler as they sit down with some of the most interesting names in finance to discuss topics like macroeconomics, value investing, factor investing, and more. Subscribe to learn along with us.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 465 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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I very much enjoy your podcasts, topics and guests. However I feel you crossed the line with Tony Greer and let him move your Podcast into the political sphere. I am going to guess that’s not what your typical listeners want to hear. Still on board and looking forward to new and unique topics - but please stay away from extreme thinkers who spew garbage to churn their niche asset class.
Tony Greer= one star, hard to take investment advice from such a blow hard.
This was by far the poorest show I've heard from an otherwise useful podcast series. Tony Greer spouts data-free opinions about directions of markets and the economy without any challenge from the host. I don't mind a contrarian, but I expect to hear a well-reasoned set of opinions backing up contrarian views. In this case nothing but tripe. And generally, great investors don't focus on politics, as they try to make money no matter who is running the show, but politics was a massive basis for ... more
This show has some of the best guests (thoughtful/apolitical/hard research based) and some of the worst guests (narrative based/psuedo-research based/politically biased). Too bad, it could easily be so much better.
I’m so glad you guys have finished with Grant Williams now. Squee
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Content focuses primarily on the intricacies of investing, especially long-term investment strategies, market dynamics, and economic indicators. Topics such as macroeconomics, value investing, and alternative investment strategies like managed futures are often discussed, providing listeners with insights from both the hosts and their expert guests. The aim is to make complex financial concepts accessible, catering to both novice and experienced investors who seek to enhance their understanding of finance and improve their investment decisions. The presence of esteemed guests adds considerable depth to discussions, making it a valuable resource for those interested in finance.
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