Jim Grant’s latest literary project is a deep dive into 18th-century finance through the lives of two brilliant philosophers and statesmen.
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BOOKSTABER: STRATEGIC SPORT
Financial risk management expert Rick Bookstaber has earned a black belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu, a sport he is passionate about for both its athletic and cerebral qualities.
BOOKSTABER: RISK OBSESSION
Financial risk expert Rick Bookstaber describes himself as “obsessed with risk”. Evidently, he comes by it naturally.
ARNOTT: CAUTION AHEAD
Research Affiliates Founder & Chairman Rob Arnott says there are bubbles galore in the market and a looming geopolitical risk with potentially catastrophic consequences.
FERGUSON: REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE
A decade ago historian Niall Ferguson launched Greenmantle LLC, a macroeconomic and geopolitical advisory firm that advises top hedge funds and other investment firms on historical analogies to contemporary events to help them make informed investment decisions. He discusses the reasons and benefits of being in the investment business.
GRANTHAM: INDEX PIONEER
Legendary value investor Jeremy Grantham discusses his early, pioneering adoption of index investing and its advantages and disadvantages.
