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Insightful Investor

Alex Shahidi
Industrial Real Estate
E-Commerce
Risk Management
Supply Chain Management
Logistics
Investment Strategies
Private Equity
Private Credit
Dimensional Fund Advisors
Data-Driven Investing
Future-Proofing
Market Trends
Real Estate Development
Evoke Advisors
Municipal Bonds
Market Prices
ETF Structures
Market Efficiency
Behavioral Finance
Distressed Securities

The Insightful Investor is a weekly podcast hosted by Alex Shahidi, Co-CIO of one of the nation’s leading RIAs. In a conversational, “fireside chat” format, Alex interacts with some of the world’s premier investors and business icons to share market insights rarely found elsewhere. While many investors echo common sentiments, our “insights” include concepts that we believe are counterintuitive, wi... more

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Brock is Head of Emerging Client Capabilities at Capital Group. In this conversation, he explores the transformative impact of AI, demystifies AI’s role in technology, and discusses its effects on jobs, business workflows, and personal productivity. ... more

Bruno is a pioneering entrepreneur and co-founder of Global X and Sangha. In this episode, he shares his unique journey from launching a multibillion-dollar asset management firm during the financial crisis to empowering others through peer support a... more

Eduardo is CIO of Avantis Investors, which manages over $75 billion in assets (as of 6/30/25). In this episode, Eduardo shares lessons learned from his journey as a scientist turned portfolio innovator—discussing financial science, systematic investi... more

Jason, Head of Global Research and Investment Strategy at Carlyle ($465B AUM as of 6/30/25), discusses the challenges of persistent inflation and government debt, and the shifting nature of portfolio diversification in today’s macro environment. He e... more

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Recent Guests

Bruno del Ama
A pioneering entrepreneur in the asset management industry and co-founder of Global X and Sangha.
Global X, Sangha
Episode: #88 - Bruno del Ama: Leadership, Spirituality, Growth, Fulfillment
Eduardo Repetto
CIO and co-founder of Avantis Investors, recognized for applying financial science to portfolio management
Avantis Investors
Episode: #87 - Eduardo Repetto: Financial Science Meets Portfolio Innovation
Jason Thomas
Head of Global Research and Investment Strategy at Carlyle
Carlyle Group
Episode: #86 - Jason Thomas: Inflation, AI Economics, Tariffs, Private Markets
Darell Krasnoff
Managing partner at Evoke Advisors and co-founder of Bel Air Investment Advisors.
Evoke Advisors
Episode: #85 - Darell Krasnoff: Wealth Management Evolution, Leadership
Yie-Hsin Hung
President and CEO of State Street Investment Management
State Street Corporation
Episode: #83 - Yie-Hsin Hung: Leadership, Innovation, Adaptability
Tony Davidow
Senior Alternatives Investment Strategist at Franklin Templeton
Franklin Templeton
Episode: #82 - Tony Davidow: Alternatives, Education, Bridging Investor Gaps
Andrew Metrick
Janet Yellen Professor of Finance and Management at Yale School of Management
Yale University
Episode: #80 - Andrew Metrick: Master Class in Financial Crises & Bank Runs
Jon Gray
President and Chief Operating Officer of Blackstone
Blackstone
Episode: #79 - Jon Gray: Leadership, Scaling Blackstone, Market Trends
Charlie Ruffel
Founder, chairman and managing partner of Kudu Investment Management
Kudu Investment Management
Episode: #77 - Charlie Ruffel: Asset Management Industry Evolution, Alternatives

Host

Alex Shahidi
Host of the Insightful Investor Podcast, Co-CIO of Evoke Advisors, with extensive experience managing client investments and a background in authoring investment literature and articles.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Good so far

    Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Qrrvjkgxhjlkvg
    United States6 months ago
  • Awesome!

    One of my new fav shows.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trevor Oldham
    United States10 months ago
  • Indeed insightful

    I really like this podcast. Like Alex himself, his guests are deep thinkers, and I enjoy how Alex guides the conversation along.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aaroniba
    United Statesa year ago

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#88 - Bruno del Ama: Leadership, Spirituality, Growth, Fulfillment
Q: Would you share what Sangha is, why you launched it and how it operates?
Bruno explains that Sangha is a wisdom circle of highly developed individuals committed to their growth and supporting each other.
#88 - Bruno del Ama: Leadership, Spirituality, Growth, Fulfillment
Q: What do you think were the key lessons you learned while you were there?
Bruno emphasizes learning about true leadership and the importance of customizing his approach to different team members.
#88 - Bruno del Ama: Leadership, Spirituality, Growth, Fulfillment
Q: What inspired you to found Global X, and what was your original vision for the company?
Bruno shares that the original idea came from his partner, Jose, who noticed wealthy Colombians buying structured notes with issues. They saw an opportunity to create a Colombian ETF for better exposure.
#87 - Eduardo Repetto: Financial Science Meets Portfolio Innovation
Q: How do you view the balance between art and science in investing?
Eduardo argues that while scientific approaches can systematize much of investing, there will always be room for art in the form of unique insights and strategies.
#83 - Yie-Hsin Hung: Leadership, Innovation, Adaptability
Q: How would you describe your journey in asset management and the most important milestones for you along the way to your leadership position today?
I think of my path as stepping into new environments and understanding the culture and how to empower people to be their best.

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1. Bruno del Ama
2. Eduardo Repetto
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5. Yie-Hsin Hung
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7. Andrew Metrick
8. Jon Gray

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