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WEALTHTRACK

Consuelo Mack
Investment Strategies
Inflation
Interest Rates
Artificial Intelligence
Warren Buffett
Investing
Berkshire Hathaway
Retirement Planning
Value Investing
Long-Term Investing
Federal Reserve
Stock Market
Bond Market
China
Recession
The Intelligent Investor
Investment Strategy
Benjamin Graham
Charlie Munger
Financial Planning

Consuelo Mack has a long and distinguished career in business journalism. In 2005 she struck out on her own to launch her dream program, a weekly half-hour program on public television devoted to helping Americans build and protect their wealth over the long-term. Now in its eighteenth season, CONSUELO MACK WEALTHTRACK has been dubbed the “Cramer Antidote” by the press and Money Magazine named Mac... more

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Asia mutual fund pioneer Mark Headley has come out of retirement to rebuild his old firm and reinvest in the region, as well as other emerging markets. Why he believes the time is right to pivot to Asia.

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It's one of the market’s best-kept secrets. An index of U.S. small- & mid-cap industrial stocks has outperformed the S&P 500 for over a decade. Award-winning strategist Richard Bernstein explains why the winning streak should continue.

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Matt McLennan’s strategy of owning resilient, dominant & undervalued companies, plus gold, has delivered superior risk-adjusted returns since he took over the First Eagle Global Fund in 2008. He describes market risks and how he is managing them.

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Where can you get a 9% raise every year? Clearbridge Investments’ Michael Clarfeld shares his dividend strategy approach for finding high-quality, hard asset/low obsolescence (HALO) companies with consistent dividend growth averaging 9% a year.

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Mark Headley
Asia hand, veteran investor, former lead portfolio manager at Matthews Asia and executive chairman of Matthews Asia
Matthews Asia
Episode: Asia Investment Pioneer Mark Headley Is Back in Business Investing in Asia
Michael Clarfeld
Co-portfolio manager of the Clearbridge Dividend Strategy Fund
Clearbridge
Episode: Protection In Turbulent Markets
Richard Silla
Professor Emeritus of Economics at NYU's Stern School of Business, Hamilton scholar and author.
New York University's Stern School of Business
Episode: The American Financial Revolution That Created the World’s Richest Nation
François Rochon
Founder of Giverny Capital
Giverny Capital
Episode: The Art of Investing with Giverny Capital Founder François Rochon
Jane Buchan
Chair of the Standards Board for Alternative Investments and CEO of Martlett Asset Management
Martlett Asset Management
Episode: Alternative Investments: What They Do and Don’t Do for Your Retirement Plan
Michael Lippert
Head of technology research at Baron Capital and high-performing manager of the Baron Opportunity Fund.
Baron Capital
Episode: The State of the AI Investment Boom With Tech Fund Manager Michael Lippert
Robert DiMella
Veteran Muni bond manager and co-head of Mackay Municipal Managers overseeing $80 billion in assets.
Mackay Municipal Managers
Episode: Muni Bonds Are Making a Comeback With Higher Income and Better Finances
David Nadel
Lead Portfolio Manager of the Invesco International Small Mid-Company Fund
Invesco
Episode: Why International Small & Midcap Stocks Deserve Investor Attention
William Green
Author of 'Richer, Wiser, Happier' and veteran financial journalist.
Episode: The Essential Qualities of Great Investors

Host

Consuelo Mack
Veteran financial journalist and host of a long-running wealth-focused program known for clear, insightful interviewing and macro-to-micro investment analysis.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 363 ratings
  • Love your show

    A great show I became recently obsessed with. Please keep the good work. Consuelo is so good at her questions, her style, her debating the guests, her beautiful laugh…. Etc. I love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tomas b
    United States21 days ago
  • Spectacular

    The one and only financial podcast that provides an unbiased view of diversified investing. Highly educational and recommended listening for all investors

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mister China
    United States6 months ago
  • Always a fan

    Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Qrrvjkgxhjlkvg
    United States7 months ago
  • Really?

    The necessity of adding advertising is understandable. The necessity of advertising being twice the volume of the podcast is not. It is offensive

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Bandboxxer
    United Statesa year ago
  • Consistently substantial

    Consuelo Mack is a terrific interviewer who provides context for each interviewee. She gets to key issues and skillfully probes potential downsides to ideas as well as clarifying each guest’s assumptions. Consistently excellent.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SheilaAstro
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise Consuelo Mack's interviewing and ability to frame complex ideas clearly for individual investors.
High-quality content and thoughtful questions are common themes across reviews.
Guests are top-notch and discussions are actionable, though a few critics note occasional ad load and sound issues.
The show is seen as a trustworthy, long-standing source of market perspectives and wealth-building guidance.

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U.S. Small- & Mid-Cap Industrial Stocks Are Outperforming and Unappreciated
Q: What is Rich Bernstein's assessment of the current market and the secular trends he identified earlier?
Bernstein emphasizes that deglobalization, reindustrialization, and a higher inflation regime are driving investment opportunities, with a broadening universe beyond a few mega-cap stocks. He notes that fundamentals are returning to focus after years of price momentum, and that investors should consider mid- and small-cap domestically oriented industrials as key beneficiaries of the ongoing structural changes.
Protection In Turbulent Markets
Q: What would your one investment recommendation be for a long-term diversified portfolio?
Focus on HALO assets—hard assets with low obsolescence and strong moats—combined with high-quality businesses that can grow dividends steadily, like a mix of logistics, infrastructure, and consumer staples, while being mindful of valuation and downside protection.
RETHINKING INVESTING
Q: How should individuals approach savings and retirement planning?
Save early and consistently, let savings compound, and align spending rules with a long horizon; consider a spending rule that smooths withdrawals over a long period to maintain stability.
RETHINKING INVESTING
Q: What is the core recommendation for the average investor?
Invest in low-cost index funds or ETFs, stay invested for the long term, and rely on compounding as the main driver of wealth, rather than trying to time the market or pick winners.
RETHINKING INVESTING
Q: Why is active management considered less effective today?
Ellis argues that with pervasive information access, fast computing, and broad market participation, active managers face ferocious competition and high costs, making it hard to consistently beat index strategies over the long term.

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What is WEALTHTRACK about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Long-running finance program prioritizes long-term wealth building through interviews with top investors, economists, and financial thinkers. Conversations center on practical investing, retirement planning, and macro trends, with episodes frequently featuring prominent researchers, fund managers, and industry commentators who translate complex markets into actionable takeaways for individual investors. Notable strengths include rigorous questions, a focus on real-world implications, and a track record of securing high-caliber guests across asset classes and financial topics. A standout aspect is the willingness to cover both traditional investments and newer areas like alternatives, crypto-adjacent topics, and AI-driven trends, making it a... more

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1. Mark Headley
2. Michael Clarfeld
3. Richard Silla
4. François Rochon
5. Jane Buchan
6. Michael Lippert
7. Robert DiMella
8. David Nadel

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