At the Money: Why Fees Really Matter

Can money buy you happiness? How much money is too much? Does wealth offer diminishing returns? In this episode, Barry Ritholtz is joined by Brian Portnoy to explore these questions. Portnoy has held senior investment roles throughout the hedge fund and mutual fund industries. He is also the author of the bestselling books, ‘The Geometry of Wealth’ and ‘The Investors Paradox.’  Each week, “At the Money” discusses an important topic in money management. From portfolio construction to taxes and cutting down on fees, join Barry Ritholtz to learn the best ways to put your money to work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry Ritholtz speaks to David Rubenstein, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of The Carlyle Group. Prior to forming the firm in 1987, David practiced law and served as Deputy Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy, as well as Chief Counsel to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Constitutional Amendments. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Economic Club of Washington, and the University of Chicago among others. His philanthropic endeavors stretch across a number of institutions including the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins Medicine, the Brookings Institution, and the National Constitution Center. He hosts a handful of shows and podcasts, including PBS’s History with David Rubenstein, Bloomberg Wealth with David Rubenstein, and Peer-to-Peer Conversations on Bloomberg TV. He has also written numerous best-selling books, the latest being "The Highest Calling: Conversations on the American Presidency.” His most recent venture: supporting his hometown as the Chairman, CEO, and principal owner of Major League Baseball’s Baltimore Orioles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How should investors manage bond duration in an era of rising – and soon likely falling – interest rates?   The challenge is that the longer the duration your bonds are, the higher yield usually is, but the more vulnerable those bonds are to rising rates. When rates fall, long-duration bonds go up (shorter duration much less). There are many ways investors can take advantage of changing interest rates. For more on the subject, Barry Ritholtz speaks with Karen Veraa, Head of iShares US Fixed Income Strategy at BlackRock. Each week, “At the Money” discusses an important topic in money management. From portfolio construction to taxes and cutting down on fees, join Barry Ritholtz to learn the best ways to put your money to work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When a team of video game developers notice that their files have been moved, they find themselves in a race against time to save the company from ransomware. Adam Marrè, CISO at Arctic Wolf, explains how this cyberattack traced back to a single phishing email and unpacks the ramifications for gaming companies. Then David Adrian from Chrome lays out how leaders can use unphishable authentication methods to protect their teams. This episode is sponsored by Chrome Enterprise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry Ritholtz speaks with Mike Wilson, Chief Investment Officer and Chief US Equity Strategist at Morgan Stanley. Prior to becoming CIO, Mike began his career with the firm in 1989 as an investment banker. He has since held various positions within Morgan Stanley’s Institutional Equity Division, including Head of Content Distribution for North American Equities. On this episode, Mike shares his experience at Morgan Stanley, the path to CIO, and his thoughts on the forces shaping today's markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buying a house in today's climate can be challenging. Interest rates are near the highest level in 20 years. Housing inventory is near record lows. So what's a potential home buyer to do? Jonathan Miller, President of Miller Samuel, joins Barry Ritholtz to discuss the best approach for purchasing a home today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry Ritholtz speaks to Heather Brilliant, chief executive officer of Diamond Hill Investment Group. Before joining the firm in 2019, she worked for First State Investments. She has also worked for Morningstar Inc., where she served as global head of equity and credit research before becoming CEO of Morningstar Australasia. She served on the board of the CFA Institute from 2013 to 2020 and was chair of the board in 2018-19. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fees matter more than you think. Over the long term, the difference between a few basis points can turn into real, big money. On this episode, Bloomberg Intelligence ETF analyst Eric Balchunas joins Barry Ritholtz to discuss how fees can significantly impact your portfolio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry Ritholtz speaks to Ricky Sandler, the chief investment officer and the founder of Eminence Capital. Today, Eminence is a $7B global investment management organization. Prior to launching Eminence, Ricky was co-founder and co-general partner of Fusion Capital Management, LLC. He currently serves as a member of the board of directors to the University of Wisconsin Foundation and is a member of its development committee, investment committee and traditional asset subcommittee. Ricky Sandler is also a Chartered Financial Analyst and a member of the New York Society of Security Analysts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Magnificent Seven, the Nifty Fifty, FAANG: Each of these are popular groups of companies investors erroneously believed they could “set & forget” But as history informs us, the list of once-great companies that dominated their eras and then declined is long. In this episode, Professor Aswath Damodaran of NYU Stern School of Business explains what a normal corporate life cycle is. He has written numerous books on valuation and finance. His new book, “The Corporate Life Cycle: Business Investment and Management Implications" is out today. Each week, “At the Money” discusses an important topic in money management. From portfolio construction to taxes and cutting down on fees, join Barry Ritholtz to learn the best ways to put your money to work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.