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In this award winning podcast, a team of hosts from W1M are joined by a variety of guests to get under the bonnet of investment-related topics. From deep dives across the full spectrum of asset classes and regions, to broader themes of geopolitics, economics, and entrepreneurism, this podcast aims to demystify the worlds of finance, investment and beyond.

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In this episode, host Luke Hyde-Smith is joined by Matthew, Lord Elliott of Mickle Fell, political campaigner, author, House of Lords peer and co-founder of Jobs Foundation.

Marking ten years since the Brexit referendum, Matthew reflects on the succ... more

In this episode of the Why Invest? podcast, Chris Joye returns to discuss the global macro backdrop, covering inflation, growth, and central bank policy. He shares why he believes inflation will remain stickier than expected, what’s driving global gr... more

In this episode of Why Invest?, host Luke Hyde‑Smith is joined by David Zervos, Chief Market Strategist at Jefferies, to explore what is driving today’s equity markets and the resilience of the global economy.

David explains why recent shocks have... more

In this episode of Why Invest? host Luke Hyde-Smith is joined by Alexandra Vidyuk, CEO and Founding Partner of Beyond Earth Ventures, to explore the growing importance of deep tech in today’s investment landscape.

Alexandra explains how deep tech – ... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Joye
Founder and Chief Investment Officer, Coolabah Capital Investments
Coolabah Capital Investments
Episode: Chris Joye: Chief Investment Officer at Coolabah Capital Investments
David Zervos
Chief Market Strategist at Jefferies
Jefferies
Episode: David Zervos: Chief Market Strategist at Jefferies
Alexandra Vidyuk
CEO and founding partner of Beyond Ventures (Beyond Tech Ventures)
Beyond Ventures
Episode: Alexandra Vidyuk: CEO and Founding Partner of Beyond Earth Ventures
Arthur Laffer
85-year-old economist who co-authored Prosperity Through Growth
Prosperity Through Growth authorship
Episode: Macro Musings with the W1M Multi Asset Team: Volume 3
Matthew Smith
Founder and CIO of QSM, global equity-long short fund
QSM
Episode: Matthew Smith: AI Bull and Bear Part 2 ‒ The Bear Case
Keith Dear
Founder of Cassi AI, super strategy and sovereign AGI startup
Cassi AI
Episode: Keith Dear: AI Bull and Bear Part 1 ‒ The Bull Case
Ben Hall
Manager of the Waverton Asian Equity Fund
Waverton Investment Management
Episode: Benjamin Hall: Exploring the opportunity in China
Alexandra Innes
W1M board member, independent non‑executive director and chair of Sustainability Committee
W1M
Episode: Alexandra Innes: Non-Executive Director and Board Adviser
Cassian Scott
CEO and Founder of Instinct Digital
Instinct Digital
Episode: Cassian Scott: CEO and Founder of Instinct Digital

Hosts

Luke Hyde-Smith
Host of the show with multiple appearances across episodes
Tom Saville
Co-host of the show across multiple episodes

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings
  • Interesting and thought provoking

    Me Doug Barnett is excellent

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Japan GP
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Masterful, incisive analysis

    A first class guide to the investment world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chidlom man
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • A great listen

    Succeeds in exactly what it intends to do, ie to demystify the world of finance and investment. Really interesting topics, insightful guests and very incisive interviewing. Thoroughly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Darrendogne
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Good interviewing

    Looking forward to listening to subsequent episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WHdeG
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • V interesting

    Great introduction to the world of investment, looking forward to more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rjdl11
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the clarity and depth of market insights and trade ideas
Content is consistently informative for both investors and professionals
High-quality macro and AI-focused discussions are a recurring strength
Insightful and well-structured conversations that demystify finance and investing
Guests deliver practical perspectives with thorough interviewing

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Chris Joye: Chief Investment Officer at Coolabah Capital Investments
Q: Why do you think SpaceX is a compelling long-term investment idea?
Joye highlights SpaceX as a transformative tech and infrastructure player that could redefine global data and communications, potentially enabling a dominant role in telephony and internet delivery as Starlink expands, making it a high-conviction hold for the very long term.
Chris Joye: Chief Investment Officer at Coolabah Capital Investments
Q: What opportunities do you see in fixed income right now?
Cash and long-duration government yields are attractive, credit risks are heterogeneous, and the real alpha comes from active management in new issues, particularly investment-grade, with a focus on high-quality names and short-dated, liquid exposure.
David Zervos: Chief Market Strategist at Jefferies
Q: What role do central banks and balance sheets play in your outlook?
He argues for a balanced view of QE and balance-sheet reduction, suggesting a Treasury-like put and a more distributed monetary stimulus to avoid skewed benefits to Wall Street while aiding Main Street.
David Zervos: Chief Market Strategist at Jefferies
Q: Could you explain your approach to capital allocation or hedging, such as risk-parity strategies?
He describes risk-parity as balancing portfolio volatility by matching stock risk with fixed-income exposure, using two-year treasuries as a hedge and leveraging futures to maintain similar daily volatility.
David Zervos: Chief Market Strategist at Jefferies
Q: What are the main risks to this rally, beyond earnings and macro drivers?
The primary risk is political outcomes arising from the strength of capital,potential anti-capitalist sentiment, and policy responses that could derail upside trajectory.

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A seasoned lineup of hosts and guests focuses on macroeconomics, investing across asset classes, and the evolving tech landscape, including AI, regulation, and space infrastructure. Episodes frequently explore policy shifts, central bank dynamics, inflation, and market structure, paired with practical investment takeaways and diverse perspectives from financiers, economists, and technology leaders. Notable strengths include long-form interviews that blend big-picture analysis with concrete trade ideas, transparent debate on AI monetization, and governance-oriented insights for investors and corporate audiences. Potential listeners who want thoughtful, evidence-based discourse on markets, policy, and tech-enabled investing will likely find i... more

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