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March 13, 2022 34 mins

Mental Models discussed in this podcast:

  • Opportunity Cost
  • Alpha
  • Superpower of Incentives
  • Competitive Advantages
  • Process vs Results

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Show Outline

Key Concepts for selecting a Portfolio Manager

  • Choosing an investment manager is a lot like choosing a stock
    • Don’t invest in anything you don’t understand - this includes managers
    • What is their process?
    • How do they earn alpha? Do you need alpha?
  • What are your financial needs?
    • Wealth preservation?
    • Wealth Growth?
    • Do you need alpha?
      • Not every manager can provide alpha. 
      • Not every manager seeks alpha
      • Not every investors NEEDS alpha
  • Value
    • Cost - How are they paid? What is the expense structure? How does it compare to alternatives?
    • Management Fees 
    • Performance Fees 
    • Next podcast will be a whole podcast on fee structure, so I’ll limit my discussion on it here.
  • Growth
    • Investment managers inherently benefit from growing AUM. This is unavoidable. Regardless of pay structure. However, you want to understand what drives them. Is investing a passion or a money seeking endeavor?
      • Are they trying to grow AUM?
      • Do they plan to shut down growth at some point?
  • Quality
    • Competitive advantages?
      • How are they different from other inves
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