46. The Meb Faber Show – Carry, Convexity & The Cockroach
Release Date: 10/26/2022
Mutiny Investing Podcast
In this second episode of the Cockroach Series, Jason Buck (Mutiny CIO) and Taylor Pearson (Mutiny CEO) delve into the intricacies of and its profound impact on portfolio construction. They explore concepts like expected value, ergodicity, and the importance of return order on investment outcomes. Whether you're planning for retirement or just starting your investment journey, this discussion offers valuable insights on how to navigate and mitigate the unpredictability of financial markets. Please see our for blog posts featuring notes from the . Additionally, you can access...
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In this episode, Jason Buck (Mutiny CIO) and Taylor Pearson (Mutiny CEO) embark on the first of a series discussing the . They are excited to share insights into the decade-long development of this strategy. Jason and Taylor explore the probabilities of loss over extended time horizons, shedding light on often overlooked aspects of investment planning. They also discuss real returns and the influence of global economic trends on investment outcomes. The discussion kicks off with an exploration of stocks, the cornerstone of the Cockroach Strategy, setting the stage for a deeper dive into...
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We are excited to introduce a new addition to our suite of investment strategies - . It combines Mutiny Fund’s Volatility Strategy and Commodity Trend Strategy. The is designed to act as a so-called ‘black swan’ investment, achieving asymmetric gains in times of high volatility or tail risk (e.g. March 2020). The is designed to profit during inflationary periods (e.g. 2022) as well as during extended ‘crisis periods’ for stocks and bonds (e.g. 2008). In combining these two exposures, the Defense Strategy seeks to achieve flat to slightly positive returns during positive...
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In this episode, I talk with , Volatility Trader and also the Author of . Kris has been actively involved in options trading for 21 years. His background encompasses commencing his journey within the trading pits alongside SIG, establishing his personal market-making team, and overseeing the commodities book for a distinguished volatility manager. We talk about: Adverse Selection Discretionary Edge? Manager Fee Alpha Confidence Intervals Life Optionality and more! This podcast was recorded at the Edgewood Resort, situated by the serene Lake Tahoe, where a wonderful private event was...
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In this episode, I talk with Robert Mullin from . Robert is a finance professional with 25+ years of experience managing natural resource investment portfolios for individuals, family offices and institutions. We talk about: State of commodity producers Tangential investing ideas Problems in Europe Yield farming and more! This podcast was recorded at the stunning Edgewood Resort, situated by the serene Lake Tahoe, where a wonderful private event was organized by . is a curated community investors and entrepreneurs eager for in-person experiences, authentic connections,...
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In this episode, I have the privilege of engaging in a captivating conversation with two distinguished guests. First, we have PJ Pierre, the Vice President of Trading and Portfolio Management at Denali Asset Management. Joining us alongside PJ is Zed Francis, the esteemed co-founder and Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of Convexitas. Topics: Are any banks solvent? Insure all deposits? Start a bank? Debt Ceiling Trades? Jubilee, reset, revolt...choose wisely and more! I hope you enjoyed this conversation with PJ & Zed as much as I did!
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Didn’t get the chance to head to Vegas for the Global EQD conference. No worries. We’ve got you covered in Part II of the Global EQD ’23 Breakdown. We're teaming up with RCM Managing Partner and host of The Derivative Podcast, Jeff Malec. Together, Jeff and Jason walk through their notes from attending the annual equity derivatives-focused conference put on by the good folks at EQD. Make sure to head over to www.eqderivatives.com and signup for their official notes. Meanwhile, they go deep on many topics, from accessing commodity markets and traders in China, addressing liquidity...
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In this episode I talk with writer, author, DJ, and speaker, . Jared's include The Daily Dirtnap, a daily market newsletter for investment professionals, and We’re Gonna Get Those Bastards, which is about everything that is depraved, especially finance, culture and music. His include Street Freak, All the Evil of This World, Those Bastards, and No Worries (2024). In his spare time, Jared is a progressive house and speaks frequently on mental health issues at financial institutions. We talk about: Bet on Winners USD F.I.R.E. Play the Tuba! Cargo Shorts and more! I hope you...
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In this episode I talk with Tobias Carlisle, founder and managing director of . He serves as portfolio manager of the firm's deep value strategy. Tobias is the creator of . He is also the author of the books (2017), (2016), (2014), and (2012). Tobias has extensive experience in investment management, business valuation, public company corporate governance, and corporate law. We discuss: SVB What is Money? Invincible Businesses History as a Guide Behavior is Water Ergodicity in all Things and more! I hope you enjoyed this conversation with Tobias as much as I did!
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A little while back, Jason sat down with his friend Meb Faber to talk about all things investing. For those who didn't get a chance to listen to it, we thought we'd do a swapcast version so that way you could hear Meb and Jason discuss all things related to broadly diversified portfolios, different investing philosophies, and different investing vehicles that an entrepreneur could put together for clients.
I hope you enjoy this conversation with Meb!