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Every investment is a high-stakes decision made without certainty. How do the world's most successful investors and business leaders navigate risk, tolerate failure, and stay agile when everything changes? And what can be learned from their insights? Liz Thomas, SoFi's Chief Market Strategist, sits down with influential leaders to unpack the pivotal decisions that shaped their careers and portfol... more

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Stephanie Link
Chief Investment Strategist, Head of Investment Solutions and Equity Portfolio Manager
Hightower Advisors
Episode: How to Research Stocks and Build a Portfolio
Michelle Meyer
Chief Economist at Mastercard and Head of the Mastercard Economics Institute
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Episode: The Spending Paradox: Why Americans Are Still Opening Their Wallets
Haley Sacks
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Liz Thomas
Host of The Important Part; Head of Investment Strategy at SoFi

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 140 ratings
  • Great Show

    Liz asks very smart questions. First I watched her at a different podcast. I searched her name and luckily I found this podcast. Thanks for your great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tomas b
    United States25 days ago
  • Steady checks

    Great show! Love the backgrounds and how it affects you both!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    COcrilly
    United States9 months ago
  • Good guests but not very engaging

    Came to this postcard once the daily Sofi podcast was terminated. That was a really good one, I listened to it for years, every day. Liz is pragmatic, but hard to connect with. I don't really like how she conducts interviews, despite the great guests. Wish the daily podcast comes back!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    AndreaSMarques
    United States2 years ago
  • Informational, entertaining, and relatable

    This is an excellent podcast by Liz and SoFi. I find the information to be informational, entertaining, and relatable. My favorite episode is when Liz interviews Steve Young and he talks about his transition from the NFL to business and venture capital. As a recently retired RN and stay at home dad who is passionate about investing and personal finance, it gives me hope that I might be able to continue to help make the world a better place outside of healthcare.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Deza85
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    After hearing the podcast, I learned a lot. They explained tricky investment ideas in a way that made sense to me. I now understand how having a good balance of different investments is super important for any portfolio. The advice that stood out to me was, "If you don't understand it, don't buy it." I think that's a straightforward but smart rule, and I'm going to follow it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Patience Patria
    Philippines3 years ago

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Guests and insights are repeatedly described as practical and high-quality, especially for understanding private markets and macro trends.
Some critics note mixed interview engagement and inconsistent episode cadence.
Listeners praise clear explanations of complex investing concepts and accessible host-audience dynamics.

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The Spending Paradox: Why Americans Are Still Opening Their Wallets
Q: Are there signs that consumers are actually tightening or pulling back, and what data would indicate that?
Historically, durable goods spending would be hit first in an energy shock, but so far overall spending remains steady; noticeable shifts would appear in durable goods and big-ticket items if energy prices stay high for an extended period.
The Spending Paradox: Why Americans Are Still Opening Their Wallets
Q: What gives? Why such a big disconnect between sentiment surveys and actual spending?
Michelle explains that sentiment measures are helpful for directional signals but the outright level can be misleading; spending has remained resilient due to a strong labor market and purchasing power despite perceived jitters.
How to Research Stocks and Build a Portfolio
Q: Okay. So let's start with where an investor begins. For somebody looking to buy single stocks, what is the first thing you would tell someone to do before buying one stock?
Start with a simple, fundamentals-based approach learned from Peter Lynch: invest in what you know and can explain clearly; don't chase complexity or hot tips; consider dollar-cost averaging into a broad, low-cost ETF to build a baseline before layering into individual ideas.
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Frame leadership experience as transferable and illustrate concrete outcomes that show how prior roles can translate to new industries, emphasizing industry-relevant customer and regulatory insights.
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This show centers on high-stakes investing and risk management, featuring interviews with top finance leaders, founders, and policymakers. Guests span private markets, venture capital, macroeconomics, entrepreneurship, and tech-enabled investing, with frequent emphasis on portfolio construction, markets, and long-horizon thinking. A standout is the practical framing of how successful investors navigate uncertainty, regulate risk, and adapt strategies across bull and bear cycles, often tying insights to real-world business decisions and innovation trends. The format combines dense market analysis with relatable founder stories and actionable guidance for individual and institutional investors alike, making it valuable for listeners who want ... more

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