The Master Investor Podcast with Wilfred Frost

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• The New American Dream: Democratising Investing 06.07.2026 56min

  Robinhood didn't just survive one of the sharpest reversals in fintech, it emerged bigger, stronger and more ambitious than ever. After its market value collapsed by 80% to around $6 billion in 2022, the fintech pioneer has rebounded to nearly $100 billion, cementing its place at the centre of the next generation of finance. In this episode of The Master Investor Podcast, host Wilfred Frost sits down with Robinhood co-founder, chairman and CEO Vlad Tenev to dissect the evolution of retail trading and look ahead to the next frontiers of finance.    Vlad pulls back the curtain on the mechanics of the pandemic-era meme stock craze, debunks the myth of institutional "smart money", and shares his perspective on whether we are currently living through an artificial intelligence bubble.  But this isn't just a look back at market history. Vlad lays out his blueprint for Robinhood’s next decade of growth, covering the ongoing path for more stock ownership in the US as penetration crosses 65% and heads for 90%, and for industry growth from a lower base in new markets like the UK. Vlad also explains his ambition to democratise access to private markets in the same way Robinhood transformed public investing, arguing that tokenisation and the company's in-house blockchain are the key to making it possible. He also reveals how Robinhood is harnessing AI to give investors more powerful tools and help them make smarter investment decisions.   0:00 Intro 3:20 Bubble Behaviour in 2020/21 8:56 Retail traders buy the dips 11:31 Robinhood IPO July 2021 12:30 Déjà vu 2026 vs 2021? 16:05 Stocks leading today are LT winners 19:33 The 3 factors that drove Robinhood success 24:45 Penetration of stock ownership 27:35 UK opportunity 31:18 Robinhood in-house blockchain 35:07 Tokenisation of private assets 41:20 AI impact on trading 43:53 Humans will always drive markets 45:17 Scale vs innovation 47:25 $100bn mkt cap aged 39 50:15 The New American Dream 53:16 Conclusion You can watch the full video on The Master Investor Podcast YouTube channel   And follow @WilfredFrost on X and Linked In   Sponsored by BNY Investments, Interactive Brokers - ibkr.com/masterinvestor, The World Gold Council and London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG).    The Master Investor Podcast is produced by Paradine Productions, Master Investor Ltd in association with Bird Lime Media.   This podcast is for information purposes only. It does not constitute an invitation or inducement to engage in any investment activity. It is not a financial promotion as defined under section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA). The views expressed by the presenter of this podcast are those of the presenter and are provided in the course of journalism. This podcast benefits from the exemption under Article 20 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (FPO), It does not require approval by a person authorised under the FSMA. Generic information, not identifying any specific investment, fund, provider or service, about a class of investments such as shares, bonds, derivatives and cryptoassets, might be provided and/or discussed during this podcast. Such discussion falls within the generic promotions exemption (Article 17 of the FPO). Such discussion is not a financial promotion requiring approval by an authorised person under section 21 of the FSMA. Investing involves risk. You should consult a suitably qualified adviser who can assess your individual circumstances before making any investment decision.
• How to Build Wealth (And Survive Failure) with Anthony Scaramucci 29.06.2026 53min

  Wall Street veteran, SkyBridge Capital founder, broadcaster, author and former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci, aka “the Mooch” sits down with Wilf for a candid conversation about the painful market lessons that shaped his 38-year career, his bold transition into the digital frontier, and the importance of focusing on the long term. From the $14m he lost out on listening to Buffett over Bezos on Amazon, to how Trump took him to pieces on Brexit, and why he had to evolve from a crypto sceptic into a major institutional player, this is a grand lesson in learning from your mistakes, and coming out stronger for it.  Anthony has advice for younger investors – pay yourselves first,  put that into the markets each month, and don’t get distracted by short term fluctuations. He acknowledges that early in his career he was too impetuous, and how these learnings have influenced his approach to SpaceX, which he owns and is not selling. His view: don’t bet against Elon Musk . He also explains his position on blockchain technology and Bitcoin itself, and why, despite dismissing it initially, he now believes 90% of investors who actually "do the homework" will choose to own it.  The conversation then turns to career advice for young entrepreneurs and risk-takers, including the need for developing radical self-awareness, expecting to get your "ass kicked," and why you must never play the victim when things go colossally wrong.    Anthony’s new book All the Wrong Moves can be pre-ordered here: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/476667/all-the-wrong-moves-by-scaramucci-anthony/9781847929235 Recorded Tuesday 23rd June 2026   0:00 Intro 3:35 Servant Leadership 6:30 Focus on very long term 12:37 Fear deflation more than inflation 15:57 SpaceX – long term holder 20:28 The case for blockchain & $BTC 28:12 $BTC still under-owned 31:46 Inflation vs innovation 37:31 Wall St vs Washington 40:31 Lessons from President Trump 45:26 UK too hard on itself 47:59 Take risk, expect failure   You can watch the full video on The Master Investor Podcast YouTube channel   And follow @WilfredFrost on X and Linked In   Sponsored by BNY Investments, Interactive Brokers - ibkr.com/masterinvestor, The World Gold Council and London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG).    The Master Investor Podcast is produced by Paradine Productions, Master Investor Ltd in association with Bird Lime Media.   This podcast is for information purposes only. It does not constitute an invitation or inducement to engage in any investment activity. It is not a financial promotion as defined under section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA). The views expressed by the presenter of this podcast are those of the presenter and are provided in the course of journalism. This podcast benefits from the exemption under Article 20 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (FPO), It does not require approval by a person authorised under the FSMA. Generic information, not identifying any specific investment, fund, provider or service, about a class of investments such as shares, bonds, derivatives and cryptoassets, might be provided and/or discussed during this podcast. Such discussion falls within the generic promotions exemption (Article 17 of the FPO). Such discussion is not a financial promotion requiring approval by an authorised person under section 21 of the FSMA. Investing involves risk. You should consult a suitably qualified adviser who can assess your individual circumstances before making any investment decision.
• Being Short Your Government: The Real Case for Gold & Silver 23.06.2026 56min

  Wilf is joined by Ned Naylor-Leyland, newly crowned Investment Week Precious Metals Fund Manager of the Year and manager of the nearly $3 billion Jupiter Gold & Silver Fund. Known for his characteristically contrarian, deeply analytical perspective, Ned breaks down why the true narrative surrounding gold and silver is heavily misunderstood by the investing public.  Instead of viewing gold and silver through the lens of traditional commodities, Ned explains why they are fundamentally foreign exchange instruments and why gold is the true risk-free asset of the global financial system.  “This is about being short the behaviour of your government.” Ned makes the case for physical gold as the ultimate safeguard against the long-term erosion of purchasing power caused by the inevitable debasement of paper currencies. But he disagrees with many fellow gold bulls when explaining the surge in price in 2025, and thinks that momentum and macro trend-following from leveraged investors, as well as changing real interest rate expectations, fueled the recent explosive rally, rather than central bank buying or a broader acceptance of the monetary debasement argument by most investors. He explains why silver operates as a "dual-nature" asset – acting as money while simultaneously being in critically short supply for the industries of the future from AI to  green-tech to military hardware. “Silver is like gold in that you are short politicians, but you're also long the future.” But Ned has exposure to just gold and silver, and explains why other precious or industrial metals have no place in his fund.  While he has personally owned Bitcoin himself historically, he doesn’t own it anymore as he likes to be a first mover and contrarian and sees no place for $BTC in light of that. He believes gold and silver producers are cheaper than they’ve ever been, with free cash flow margins that are double or triple that of the tech sector, while trading on a fraction of the multiple. The reason being the lack of long-only institutional capital in the space, which he thinks could flood in if tech stocks peak. Ned and Wilf also discuss a wildcard factor – ‘Where Is the Gold?’ – a fascinating deep dive into fractional reserve bullion banking, central bank balance sheet expansions, and the systemic risks surrounding where physical gold actually resides.   0:00 Intro  3:05 Long term case for gold  6:14 Long term case for silver  7:06 Why no other metals?  9:54 What drove 2025 surge in gold & silver  13:06 Did Gold peak in January?  15:20 Is debasement priced in?  17:15 Central banks are NOT independent  22:00 Gold not risk-on or risk-off – its risk-free  23:15 Gold vs Bitcoin  27:14 Physical commodity + producers + development assets  29:52 Miners cheaper than ever  33:10 Portfolio construction  34:56 Gold & Silver not normal commodities  37:25 Where Is The Gold?  42:26 Physical gold vs his fund?  43:40 Revaluation of US gold reserves?  50:13 Why buy gold & silver NOW?  51:47 Could governments behave?  54:37 Conclusion    You can watch the full video on The Master Investor Podcast YouTube channel   And follow @WilfredFrost on X and Linked In   Sponsored by BNY Investments, Interactive Brokers - ibkr.com/masterinvestor, The World Gold Council and London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG).    The Master Investor Podcast is produced by Paradine Productions, Master Investor Ltd in association with Bird Lime Media.   This podcast is for information purposes only. It does not constitute an invitation or inducement to engage in any investment activity. It is not a financial promotion as defined under section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA). The views expressed by the presenter of this podcast are those of the presenter and are provided in the course of journalism. This podcast benefits from the exemption under Article 20 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promoti
• Becky Quick: Warren Buffett's Biggest Lessons, CNBC, and Finding Purpose Through Adversity 16.06.2026 48min

  Powerhouse of business journalism and co-anchor of CNBC’s Squawk Box, Becky Quick, joins Wilf straight from live morning TV to break down a massive, fast-moving moment in the markets and share rare, deeply personal insights into both her career and family life. Over 20+ years Becky, who is Wilf’s former colleague and great friend, has become well known for her access to, and interviews with, legendary investor Warren Buffett. She shares what she has learned from her two-decade relationship interviewing and building trust with him, including the true source of his investing genius - unwavering patience, an extraordinary mathematical mind, and the complete absence of FOMO (fear of missing out).  The discussion begins on current market movements, including Becky’s latest headline takes on the factors affecting markets, and why she is optimistic that the newly announced 60-day US-Iran peace framework can hold. She cautions that President Trump is less concerned about the upcoming mid-term elections in November than markets think and will prioritise his legacy in the Middle East if he has to end the ceasefire. Wilf and Becky also unpack the frenetic retail demand behind the historic SpaceX IPO, drawing parallels to the dot-com boom of the late 1990s while examining the timeless advice of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger: never bet against Elon Musk.  Finally, the conversation turns to a deeply moving discussion about CNBC Cures, a powerful initiative Becky launched following her daughter Kaylee’s diagnosis with Syngap1, an incredibly rare genetic disease. Becky opens up about the isolation of navigating a rare diagnosis and how she is using CNBC's global platform to connect families, mobilize investors, and bridge the gap between laboratory science and life-altering treatments.  You can watch Becky’s documentary here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SD8-YcQdb4&feature=youtu.be And read more about the CBNC Cures initiative here - https://www.cnbc.com/cures/   Recorded Monday 15th June 2026   0:00 Intro 3:00 US-Iran peace deal 5:57 Iran over Mid-Terms for Trump 8:09 Buffett - don’t bet against Elon Musk 9:45 Déjà vu of late 1990s? 12:40 CNBC’s role – financial education 16:50 21 Years of Squawk Box 20:07 Purity of the markets 22:16 Lessons from Warren Buffett 26:05 Buffett’s secret – patience 30:07 CNBC Cures 40:20 Loneliness of rare disease 44:48 Investing, career and life advice   You can watch the full video on The Master Investor Podcast YouTube channel   And follow @WilfredFrost on X and Linked In   Sponsored by BNY Investments, Interactive Brokers - ibkr.com/masterinvestor, The World Gold Council and London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG).    The Master Investor Podcast is produced by Paradine Productions, Master Investor Ltd in association with Bird Lime Media.   This podcast is for information purposes only. It does not constitute an invitation or inducement to engage in any investment activity. It is not a financial promotion as defined under section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA). The views expressed by the presenter of this podcast are those of the presenter and are provided in the course of journalism. This podcast benefits from the exemption under Article 20 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (FPO), It does not require approval by a person authorised under the FSMA. Generic information, not identifying any specific investment, fund, provider or service, about a class of investments such as shares, bonds, derivatives and cryptoassets, might be provided and/or discussed during this podcast. Such discussion falls within the generic promotions exemption (Article 17 of the FPO). Such discussion is not a financial promotion requiring approval by an authorised person under section 21 of the FSMA. Investing involves risk. You should consult a suitably qualified adviser who can assess your individual circumstances before making any investment de
• Should You Buy Space X? | IPO Special 09.06.2026 53min

  In this special episode of The Master Investor Podcast we explore the upcoming IPO of SpaceX - the largest IPO of all time, set to begin trading on Friday 12 June, raising $75bn in fresh capital, valuing the firm at close to $1.8trn.   Wilf is joined by CNBC’s Morgan Brennan to set up the details with a breakdown of SpaceX’s business model, all of the key numbers, and how we got to this point.    Wedbush Securities’ Senior Research Analyst Dan Ives then gives the bullish take on the IPO.   Followed by Nicolas Owens from Morningstar - a rare Bear on Wall St on this deal - who thinks the company is worth half the mooted listing price. Read Nicolas' Note here - https://www.morningstar.com/stocks/spacex-what-investors-need-know-about-its-enormous-upcoming-ipo   Rounding things off, Wilf discusses the likely impact of the IPO on the broader markets with founder of The Bear Traps Report - Larry McDonald.   If you are debating buying shares in the SpaceX IPO then this is a critical listen for you.   Recorded 7th and 8th June 2026.   0:00 Intro 2:14 Morgan Brennan sets it up 17:00 Dan Ives - BULL case 28:43 Nicolas Owens - BEAR case 42:39 Larry McDonald - impact on wider market       You can watch the full video on The Master Investor Podcast YouTube channel   And follow @WilfredFrost on X and Linked In   Sponsored by BNY Investments, Interactive Brokers - ibkr.com/masterinvestor, The World Gold Council and London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG).    The Master Investor Podcast is produced by Paradine Productions, Master Investor Ltd in association with Bird Lime Media.   This podcast is for information purposes only. It does not constitute an invitation or inducement to engage in any investment activity. It is not a financial promotion as defined under section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA). The views expressed by the presenter of this podcast are those of the presenter and are provided in the course of journalism. This podcast benefits from the exemption under Article 20 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (FPO), It does not require approval by a person authorised under the FSMA. Generic information, not identifying any specific investment, fund, provider or service, about a class of investments such as shares, bonds, derivatives and cryptoassets, might be provided and/or discussed during this podcast. Such discussion falls within the generic promotions exemption (Article 17 of the FPO). Such discussion is not a financial promotion requiring approval by an authorised person under section 21 of the FSMA. Investing involves risk. You should consult a suitably qualified adviser who can assess your individual circumstances before making any investment decision.
• AI Could Turn Software Into “Dumb Data Pipes” | Dom Rizzo 08.06.2026 58min

  What happens the day after ChatGPT launches? If you’re Dominic Rizzo, you take over the helm of the $8.7bn T. Rowe Price Global Technology Fund and embark on an incredible run, delivering an outstanding 43.6% per annum return.  In this episode of The Master Investor Podcast, host Wilfred Frost sits down with Dom Rizzo to dissect the massive shifts reshaping the technology sector. Dom explains why he believes that the key question the market is grappling with is how much more AI CaPex spend there is to come, and why he believes we are only half way through a massive AI CapEx cycle, with Google’s recent $85bn capital raise is a proof point of that. Central to all of Dom’s thinking is that “compute equals revenue” and how that empowers the best AI companies (Anthropic and OpenAI) to deliver not just the highest raw intelligence but increasingly task completion too. The main reason we have seen such a strong market year to date is that the revenue is now following. “People didn't see Agentic taking off, but Claude Code and OpenAI Codex have opened everyone's eyes the huge enterprise opportunity here.” Dominic thinks Software companies got fat and happy and explains why AI is the worst possible threat for them as a horizontal technology that can attack every software use case. He predicts that ChatGPT and Claude will end up sitting on top of basically the entire enterprise software stack and almost everything else will end up being a “dumb data pipe” feeding into those two.  He also explains why Nvidia remains King, why AMD and Intel are incredibly well placed, and why he laughs when people say Memory is commoditised with only three real players left globally in Micron, Samsung and Hynix.  Wilf and Dom also debate the upcoming mega IPOs of SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI and how the latter two’s roughly 10/1 Price/Sales multiple compares to the 100/1 multiple for SpaceX. He ends by sharing his key investment advice for listeners: find a framework that matches your personality; work relentlessly hard; and get lucky. Recorded 4th June 2026 0:00 Intro 3:00 Great performance & good timing  6:29 AI - we haven’t overspent yet 09:28 Impact of Agentic computing  11:47 Four part framework for picking stocks  14:34 Software companies got fat & happy 17:01 Can $MSFT $CRM adapt? No. 22:05 Why $NVDA is still the King - $AMD $INTC too. 27:59 $ARM figured out low power CPU processing 30:56 Memory is the hardest “commodity” in world to make 35:00 Technical market factors – ETFs & IPOs 36:30 $GOOGL capital raise signals CapEx boom continues 38:40 Compute equals revenue 41:43 Why leading intelligence beats cheap 45:13 Is $AAPL vulnerable? 47:22 Upcoming mega IPOs 52:11 Pressure on broader markets from insanely large IPOs 54:12 Valuations overall 56:00 Concluding investment advice   You can watch the full video on The Master Investor Podcast YouTube channel   And follow @WilfredFrost on X and Linked In   Sponsored by BNY Investments, Interactive Brokers - ibkr.com/masterinvestor, The World Gold Council and London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG).    The Master Investor Podcast is produced by Paradine Productions, Master Investor Ltd in association with Bird Lime Media.   This podcast is for information purposes only. It does not constitute an invitation or inducement to engage in any investment activity. It is not a financial promotion as defined under section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA). The views expressed by the presenter of this podcast are those of the presenter and are provided in the course of journalism. This podcast benefits from the exemption under Article 20 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (FPO), It does not require approval by a person authorised under the FSMA. Generic information, not identifying any specific investment, fund, provider or service, about a class of investments such as shares, bonds, derivatives and cryptoassets, might be provided
• “We’ve Seen the End of Times”: Tom Michaud on Market Extremes, IPO Red Flags, and 9/11 03.06.2026 56min

  What separates a temporary market pullback from a systemic, catastrophic collapse? And how do the world’s greatest financial institutions build the resilience required to survive the absolute "end of times"? In this episode of The Master Investor Podcast, Wilfred Frost sits down with Tom Michaud, the CEO of banking and finance specialists Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (KBW). Tom has spent over 40 years at KBW studying the banking sector, leading KBW through its 2006 IPO and subsequent 2013 acquisition by Stifel Financial. As the head of the industry's premier financial services investment bank, Tom brings unique insight into what’s happening under the surface of markets today and where the next major "torpedo in the ocean" is hiding. Wilfred and Tom map out the critical warning signs of a banking crisis, tracing the common threads between the Global Financial Crisis of 2008 and the sudden collapses of Silicon Valley Bank and First Republic in 2023. Tom explains the danger of unbridled growth for a bank especially when driven by uninsured deposits and fuelled by leverage. The biggest indicator to watch is credit turning south and “we should all know a credit normalisation is coming because it's just been too exceptional”  - but he doesn’t expect it to derail the sector. He also reflects on the scale of the problems lying in the private credit sector. Tom  outlines the bull case for banks from the ongoing "regulatory reset"; why scale matters more than eve; why he expects more bank M&A; and why he thinks the best investment strategy is to buy best-in-class trophy companies. While the upcoming suite of mega-cap tech IPOs is good news for banks, he warns investors to be cautious – “there is risk in these offerings” – and outlines why he thinks individual stock selection is more important than ever and explains the reason why his firm is doubling down on expert research. But the true heart of this episode lies in a deeply moving reflection on leadership under unimaginable pressure. KBW’s offices were located in the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001. Tom shares his firsthand experience of that morning – missing his usual train by a twist of fate, watching the tragedy unfold from the sidewalk, and losing 67 of his colleagues, including the firm's Co-CEO and an entire research department. He details the profound "reservoir of goodwill" and human kindness that allowed a shattered firm to pull together, push the rock up the hill every single day, and rebuild into the global powerhouse it is today with the underlying resilience that stems from emerging from an unimaginable crisis. Recorded 2nd June 2026   0:00 – Intro 3:00 – Lessons from 2008 – unbridled growth plus leverage are the warning signs 5:30 – Scale of leverage in banking is unique 6:39 – What happened with SVB and First Republic in 2023? 9:00 – Regulatory rationalisation tail wind 11:38 – Private credit not a threat to economy 14:20 – Banks ultimately in great shape 16:50 – Tech is 36% of SP500 vs 14% Financials 19:52 – Importance of scale in banking accentuated by AI - $JPM as example 24:11 – Banks weren’t built for negative rates and inverted yield curves 26:26 – A credit normalisation is coming, its been too exceptional 30:40 – Upcoming mega cap IPOs – “There is risk in these offerings” 34:00 – Stock selection is key 35:12 – I think M&A is going to remain very strong 37:20 – Crypto vs Banks 40:18 – Client trust is built over decades – AI can’t replicate that 42:56 – Leadership under unimaginable pressure - reflecting on 9/11 50:18 – Buy the trophies when they’re on sale 52:46 – Liquidity matters   You can watch the full video on The Master Investor Podcast YouTube channel   And follow @WilfredFrost on X and Linked In   Sponsored by BNY Investments, Interactive Brokers - ibkr.com/masterinvestor, The World Gold Council and London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG).    The Master Investor Podcast is produced by Paradine Productions, Master Investor Ltd in associatio
• Memory Is A Bubble, But Nvidia Protected – Jan Van Eck On Semis Surge 27.05.2026 53min

  Are we in an AI bubble, or are capital markets correctly funding the largest infrastructure build-out in human history? In this episode of The Master Investor Podcast, Wilfred Frost sits down with Jan van Eck, CEO and owner of global asset management giant VanEck. Managing over $225 billion in assets, Jan has spent his career looking past daily market noise to focus on what he calls "10-year macro" trends. Today, he pulls back the curtain on the massive structural shifts that will define the global economy through 2036.  Wilfred and Jan dive deep into the staggering performance of VanEck’s flagship Semiconductor ETF (SMH) – which has surged to $65 billion in AUM on a jaw-dropping 29% annualized return since inception in 2011. Jan explains why the construction of the ETF is different from some rivals, allowing the likes of Nvidia to rise to up to 20% of the fund, and why he thinks Nvidia holds a generational moat protecting it, but issues a stark, timely warning for investors chasing the recent "bubblicious" frenzy in memory stocks. Beyond technology, Jan sounds the alarm on massive government deficit spending in the US, UK, and Japan, detailing why a breakdown in bond market confidence could leave investors with nowhere to hide. He lays out the high-conviction case for why gold is re-emerging as the world's number one global currency; why India is his number one long term country pick; explains the explosive, bipartisan policy shift that sent VanEck’s nuclear and uranium fund from $20 million to $4.7 billion AUM; and breaks down the upcoming multi-billion dollar SpaceX IPO.  Recorded on 26th May 2026.   You can watch the full video on The Master Investor Podcast YouTube channel   And follow @WilfredFrost on X and Linked In   Sponsored by BNY Investments, Interactive Brokers - ibkr.com/masterinvestor, The World Gold Council and London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG).    The Master Investor Podcast is produced by Paradine Productions, Master Investor Ltd in association with Bird Lime Media.   This podcast is for information purposes only. It does not constitute an invitation or inducement to engage in any investment activity. It is not a financial promotion as defined under section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA). The views expressed by the presenter of this podcast are those of the presenter and are provided in the course of journalism. This podcast benefits from the exemption under Article 20 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (FPO), It does not require approval by a person authorised under the FSMA. Generic information, not identifying any specific investment, fund, provider or service, about a class of investments such as shares, bonds, derivatives and cryptoassets, might be provided and/or discussed during this podcast. Such discussion falls within the generic promotions exemption (Article 17 of the FPO). Such discussion is not a financial promotion requiring approval by an authorised person under section 21 of the FSMA. Investing involves risk. You should consult a suitably qualified adviser who can assess your individual circumstances before making any investment decision.  
• Bull Case Holds for 2026 – Lori Calvasina 18.05.2026 49min

  Lori Calvasina – Head of US Equity Strategy at RBC Capital Markets – has one of the highest SP500 forecasts on Wall St at 7900. In this episode of The Master Investor Podcast we explore why that is, and do a deep dive into the five key factors she considers when weighing up what her price target for the market should be. This is a rare window into the modelling strategy of one of Wall Street's most respected and closely followed US equity strategists, and a must-listen for anyone looking to understand what data points matter when analysing US equities.  Lori’s Five-Model Approach includes investor sentiment, cross-asset tests (stocks vs. bonds), valuation/earnings, GDP, and the Federal Reserve. At 23.6x PE she thinks the market is “not cheap” but “has room to run”, and is much more attractive that the 28x multiple reached last Summer/Fall. In particular, despite very strong performance in recent weeks she assesses investor sentiment to still be neutral. She discusses the irony that one of the most bullish SP500 targets on the Street only presents single-digit upside from here. Wilf presses Lori as to whether the recent 9% peak to trough Iran War pullback was underdone. According to Lori, this was a rational move, because  neither her nor the market is expecting a recession, justifying the relatively small pullback. She believes the covid pandemic and more recent tariffs have already taught many US companies an important lesson in establishing resilient supply chains, leaving them less vulnerable to more recent geopolitical developments. Lori also outlines why she likes Growth over Value, US over International, and Small Caps, but loves ‘AI Fast Lane’ Growth. Her and Wilf also cover the  likely market impact from the Mid-Terms; of the new Fed Chair; and the upcoming slate of mega cap IPOs. Recorded 14th May 2026 “0:00” Intro “2:39” How to form an SP500 target “5:09” New SP500 target of 7900 “7:24” Range of bull and bear case “8:24” Where is sentiment? “10:44” Energy, Materials and Tech growth rates stand out “12:14” AI Fast Lane not impacted by Iran War “15:29” Sector valuation multiples “17:42” SP500 23.6x PE, and where that sits in recent range “22:17” Stressing the target with big Iran War impact “26:45” Lessons from Covid & Tariffs mean resilience for 2026 at least “29:36” US/China and tariffs “32:31” What will US Mid Terms mean for markets “35:37” Fed outlook under Warsh “37:19” Like small caps, love large cap growth “39:52” US over International, despite valuation gap “42:10” Growth over Value “43:32” Pressure from summer IPOs? “44:45” Conclusion – Not cheap, but room to run   You can watch the full video on The Master Investor Podcast YouTube channel   And follow @WilfredFrost on X and Linked In   Sponsored by BNY Investments, Interactive Brokers - ibkr.com/masterinvestor, The World Gold Council and London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG).    The Master Investor Podcast is produced by Paradine Productions, Master Investor Ltd in association with Bird Lime Media.   This podcast is for information purposes only. It does not constitute an invitation or inducement to engage in any investment activity. It is not a financial promotion as defined under section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA). The views expressed by the presenter of this podcast are those of the presenter and are provided in the course of journalism. This podcast benefits from the exemption under Article 20 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (FPO), It does not require approval by a person authorised under the FSMA. Generic information, not identifying any specific investment, fund, provider or service, about a class of investments such as shares, bonds, derivatives and cryptoassets, might be provided and/or discussed during this podcast. Such discussion falls within the generic promotions exemption (Article 17 of the FPO). Such discussion is not a financial promotion requiring appro
• Dan Niles: Be Nimble - 30-50% AI Crash By 2027 12.05.2026 50min

  Legendary tech investor Dan Niles cautions investors to consider raising their cash ratings in this week’s episode of The Master Investor Podcast, just six weeks after he correctly called for a more aggressive risk-on approach at the end of March While he still thinks today is more like 1997/98 than 2000 and that the shift from chat-based AI to Agentic AI will sustain major earnings upgrades for the rest of this year, he warns that tech stocks are overbought, Iran War risks persist, and the challenges that will hit the AI trade either way by year end. SEMIS: “So in the short term, are semis at the most overbought they've been since 2000 or 1995 before they had horrific corrections? Absolutely.” IRAN WAR: “If this is going to take a lot longer for this situation at the Strait of Hormuz to get sorted out, then you're going to see stock prices collapse to catch up with where bond yields and oil prices are. I don't think that's the case. But, I'm viewing things as you should be sitting with a lot of cash.” MEGA CAP WINNER: “It's obviously Google. They have the full stack and they're the ones you should bet on. And unless something drastically changes, they will continue to be the winner going forward because they've got everything and they've got the massive cashflow to fund it.” He also discusses what the shift to Agentic AI means for $NVDA (not ideal), Intel $INTC (great) and $AMD (good); why concerns over $META are NOT overdone; why $AAPL fortunes should improve; why $AMZN and $MSFT are struggling a bit short term, and why $GOOGL shines bright. Recorded 11th May 2026 00.00 Intro 02.39 Why today feels like 1997/98, NOT 1999/2000 05.25 Agentic AI suggests more upside to bull market 07.52 But Iran War could derail things 11.18 Agentic AI means CPU’s over GPU’s 13.35 Semis are overbought 17.51 Is shift to CPUs bad for Nvidia? 19.13 Google the standout performer 21.15 Apple leadership transition 23.45 Meta concerns not overdone 25.37 Google best placed 27.36 30-50% AI crash by early 2027 30.01 Concerns about OpenAI 34.27 Upcoming IPOs, oil, bonds signal problems 36.16 Hold more cash 37.48 Kevin Warsh a positive, but watch bonds 43.34 Quantum computing 45.44 Conclusion:1998 or 1999?   You can watch the full video on The Master Investor Podcast YouTube channel   And follow @WilfredFrost on X and Linked In   Sponsored by BNY Investments, Interactive Brokers - ibkr.com/masterinvestor, The World Gold Council and London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG).    The Master Investor Podcast is produced by Paradine Productions, Master Investor Ltd in association with Bird Lime Media.   This podcast is for information purposes only. It does not constitute an invitation or inducement to engage in any investment activity. It is not a financial promotion as defined under section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA). The views expressed by the presenter of this podcast are those of the presenter and are provided in the course of journalism. This podcast benefits from the exemption under Article 20 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (FPO), It does not require approval by a person authorised under the FSMA. Generic information, not identifying any specific investment, fund, provider or service, about a class of investments such as shares, bonds, derivatives and cryptoassets, might be provided and/or discussed during this podcast. Such discussion falls within the generic promotions exemption (Article 17 of the FPO). Such discussion is not a financial promotion requiring approval by an authorised person under section 21 of the FSMA. Investing involves risk. You should consult a suitably qualified adviser who can assess your individual circumstances before making any investment decision.
• The Bull Case for China: The Best Opportunity Right Now? | Louis Gave 04.05.2026 45min

  Wilfred Frost is joined by Louis Gave, the founding partner and CEO of Gavekal, one of the world’s leading independent research firms. With a focus on the shifting geopolitical landscape, Gave outlines why traditional investment assumptions – from the safety of US Treasuries to the dominance of US tech & defence stocks – are being fundamentally upended, and why China is screamingly cheap. The Middle East & The Inflationary "Air Pocket": Louis analyzes the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, noting that even a diplomatic resolution will leave a two-month "air pocket" in global supply chains. He argues that the resulting inflationary shock is definitely coming, and while it might be priced into commodities it isn’t priced into equities and bonds. The US-China Reset: Amidst these dark clouds, Gave identifies a potential silver lining: the economic pressure of inflation may force a "positive reset" in US-China relations. He suggests that both nations are now "condemned to get along" to avoid simultaneous inflationary shocks. He also wonders whether it might force Europe to finally adopt sensible energy policies. The Death of the "Capital-Light" Model: Louis offers a provocative take on the US market and the AI boom. He explains how the world’s most successful "platform companies" (like Microsoft and Amazon) are shifting from capital-light models to massive capital intensity, questioning if their 35x earnings valuations remain justified.  The Bull Case for China: Contrary to popular sentiment, Gave argues that China is structurally undervalued. “China has the lowest cost of capital, the lowest cost labour, the lowest cost of electricity, and has the world's cheapest currency and it's not even close. And that makes for a very powerful combination.” He also thinks they are the economy best prepared for the Iran War. The Changing Face of Warfare: Louis explains his bearish stance on traditional defense stocks, arguing that the age of the "$275 million fighter jet" is being replaced by the age of the "$50,000 drone". He compares the current defense industry giants to IBM in the era of the personal computer.  Sovereign Vulnerabilities: A look at why the bond markets in the UK, France, and the US are uniquely vulnerable due to their reliance on "the kindness of strangers" (foreign investors) rather than domestic savings.  Finally he reflects on his overriding investment advice for listeners. "The first thing you have to know as an investor is to know yourself... making sure to not put yourself in the situation where you're going to make the wrong decisions." Recorded 29th April 2026 You can watch the full video on The Master Investor Podcast YouTube channel   And follow @WilfredFrost on X and Linked In   Sponsored by BNY Investments, Interactive Brokers - ibkr.com/masterinvestor, The World Gold Council and London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG).    The Master Investor Podcast is produced by Paradine Productions, Master Investor Ltd in association with Bird Lime Media.   This podcast is for information purposes only. It does not constitute an invitation or inducement to engage in any investment activity. It is not a financial promotion as defined under section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA). The views expressed by the presenter of this podcast are those of the presenter and are provided in the course of journalism. This podcast benefits from the exemption under Article 20 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (FPO), It does not require approval by a person authorised under the FSMA. Generic information, not identifying any specific investment, fund, provider or service, about a class of investments such as shares, bonds, derivatives and cryptoassets, might be provided and/or discussed during this podcast. Such discussion falls within the generic promotions exemption (Article 17 of the FPO). Such discussion is not a financial promotion requiring approval b
• Stephanie Link: When to Buy the Dip 28.04.2026 40min

  Stephanie Link, Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager at Hightower Advisors, returns to The Master Investor Podcast to offer a constructive, theme-driven, bullish case for US equities. She explains why she has repeatedly “bought the dip” at moments of crisis – from the Silicon Valley Bank collapse and April 2025 ‘Liberation Day’ lows through to the recent March 2026 Iran war sell-off – arguing that investors who sell at such points historically miss out on very large subsequent gains. Her conviction rests on a still-resilient US consumer, a solid labour market, healthy bank balance sheets, and AI-driven capex – albeit with the clear caveat that a war lasting months rather than weeks could see higher energy and input costs eventually squeeze spending. The core of Link’s optimism is what she calls the AI “food chain”: a massive, multi-year capital-expenditure boom driven by the big tech platforms that ripples out through data centres, grid upgrades and power generation. She notes that the world will likely need to drastically increase the number of data centres in the coming years, requiring huge investment in infrastructure and specialised engineering talent, and she believes this AI build-out alone could add around 2 percentage points to economic growth. This leads her to favour semiconductors (with long-term positions like Broadcom and a current preference for Marvell), industrials and infrastructure names such as Vertiv, as well as mission-critical software and cybersecurity providers that stand to benefit from AI-driven complexity and rising security needs. Frost also revisits a scorecard of Link’s prior stock picks from July 2025 – including big wins like Vertiv, and more mixed outcomes like Palo Alto Networks and Uber – giving her the chance to reaffirm and refine her views. She remains positive on Palo Alto after a burst of dealmaking and insider buying, has added to ServiceNow after a sharp pullback, and continues to like D.R. Horton as a cheap way to play pent-up US housing demand once mortgage rates move sustainably into the low-5% range. At the index level, she acknowledges that S&P 500 valuations are not cheap but points out that earnings estimates are rising, particularly in her favoured AI-linked sectors, and argues that investors should stay focused on decade-long themes, using volatility to add selectively rather than retreating in the face of short-term macro and geopolitical shocks.   Recorded 27th April 2026   You can watch the full video on The Master Investor Podcast YouTube channel   And follow @WilfredFrost on X and Linked In   Sponsored by BNY Investments, Interactive Brokers - ibkr.com/masterinvestor, The World Gold Council and London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG).    The Master Investor Podcast is produced by Paradine Productions, Master Investor Ltd in association with Bird Lime Media.   This podcast is for information purposes only. It does not constitute an invitation or inducement to engage in any investment activity. It is not a financial promotion as defined under section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA). The views expressed by the presenter of this podcast are those of the presenter and are provided in the course of journalism. This podcast benefits from the exemption under Article 20 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (FPO), It does not require approval by a person authorised under the FSMA. Generic information, not identifying any specific investment, fund, provider or service, about a class of investments such as shares, bonds, derivatives and cryptoassets, might be provided and/or discussed during this podcast. Such discussion falls within the generic promotions exemption (Article 17 of the FPO). Such discussion is not a financial promotion requiring approval by an authorised person under section 21 of the FSMA. Investing involves risk. You should consult a suitably qualified adviser who can assess yo
• Jeremy Grantham: Lessons from 60 Legendary Years of Investing 20.04.2026 51min

  Jeremy Grantham is one of the greatest investors of all time, and is famous for correctly identifying the four major stock market bubbles of his 60 year investment career. He joins Wilf to discuss the key ideas of his new book The Making of a Perma Bear: The Perils of Long-Term Investing in a Short-Term World and what they mean for investors today. Jeremy and Wilf explore the factors that drove him to admire value stocks; what makes for good idea generation and decision making when it comes to investing; and the factors he identified that academics missed.  In particular they explore why quality stocks and momentum remain persistent – and often misunderstood – market inefficiencies, and why this created the opportunity for the extraordinary outperformance he delivered at the firm he founded – GMO (Grantham, Mayo, & van Otterloo). But they also discuss why value is the ultimate gravitational market force that delivers performance over the long term. Looking at today’s environment, Grantham assesses the Iran War’s impact on oil prices, AI, meme stocks and the “Magnificent Seven”, drawing parallels with 1970s, 1999, 2007 and the post-Covid boom. He sets out the conditions he believes typically lead to a bubble bursting and also tackles longer-term headwinds – from demographics and de-globalisation to climate damage and geopolitical risk – arguing  that these are fundamentally at odds with the near-record valuations investors are currently paying. Along the way, Grantham discusses his early role in the birth of index investing; his respect for Warren Buffett and Jack Bogle; why most institutions will never tell clients to get out before a crash; and how to know when to “reinvest when terrified”.  This is a candid, insightful masterclass from one of the defining investment thinkers of the last half-century. Recorded Monday 13th April 2026.  You can watch the full video on The Master Investor Podcast YouTube channel   And follow @WilfredFrost on X and Linked In   If you’d like to attend the upcoming Master Investor Show in London on Saturday 25 April, where I’ll be interviewing Jim Mellon amongst others, with over 5000 like minded investors in attendance, then click the link below and use code “MIPOD” for a free ticket:  https://forms.reg.buzz/masterinvestorshow-2026/mipod   Sponsored by BNY Investments, Interactive Brokers - ibkr.com/masterinvestor, The World Gold Council and London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG).    The Master Investor Podcast is produced by Paradine Productions, Master Investor Ltd in association with Bird Lime Media.   This podcast is for information purposes only. It does not constitute an invitation or inducement to engage in any investment activity. It is not a financial promotion as defined under section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA). The views expressed by the presenter of this podcast are those of the presenter and are provided in the course of journalism. This podcast benefits from the exemption under Article 20 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (FPO), It does not require approval by a person authorised under the FSMA. Generic information, not identifying any specific investment, fund, provider or service, about a class of investments such as shares, bonds, derivatives and cryptoassets, might be provided and/or discussed during this podcast. Such discussion falls within the generic promotions exemption (Article 17 of the FPO). Such discussion is not a financial promotion requiring approval by an authorised person under section 21 of the FSMA. Investing involves risk. You should consult a suitably qualified adviser who can assess your individual circumstances before making any investment decision.
• Larry McDonald: SP500 Is A Screaming Sell; But Buy The Dip In Energy 13.04.2026 47min

  Wilfred Frost welcomes back Larry McDonald, founder of The Bear Traps Report and bestselling author of “A Colossal Failure of Common Sense” (2009) and “How to Listen When Markets Speak” (2024), for a timely, in-person conversation in London.  Larry thinks the SP500 is “a screaming sell” and would use the post Iran War ceasefire announcement as an opportunity to sell the index, especially Mag7 tech names, which he continues to view as wildly overpriced. But he would use the dip in energy stocks post-ceasefire as a buying opportunity. Larry explains why he believes we are still only in the “second or third inning” of the hard-asset super-cycle that has already seen outsized gains in precious metals, energy and other real-asset plays like copper since his latest book was published in March 2024, which called for buying hard assets over financial assets.   If you’d like to attend the upcoming Master Investor Show in London on Saturday 25 April, where I’ll be interviewing Jim Mellon amongst others, with over 5000 like minded investors in attendance, then click the link below and use code “MIPOD” for a free ticket:  https://forms.reg.buzz/masterinvestorshow-2026/mipod   Bottom line with the Iran war, Larry argues the latter order effects of the war - particularly the six-week surge in energy prices - are being underestimated, and are likely to drive a major inflation spike later this year. He thinks Wall Street’s muscle memory and recency bias – which led to a major rally when President Trump unwound his April 2025 Liberation Day tariffs – are fuelling a wave of excess optimism around the Middle East, when in reality, the situation is far more complex and unlikely to unwind so neatly. He and Wilf also dig into why - for the first time ever - he is a buyer of Bitcoin (albeit as a short term trade rather than long term strategy); why the rebuilds in Ukraine, Gaza and Iran are still underappreciated and will drive metals like copper higher; why Microsoft has further to fall before it is attractive; why certain emerging market bonds are vulnerable here; and the “evils” of passive investing.   You can watch the full video on The Master Investor Podcast YouTube channel   And follow @WilfredFrost on X and Linked In   Sponsored by BNY Investments, Interactive Brokers - ibkr.com/masterinvestor, The World Gold Council and London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG).    The Master Investor Podcast is produced by Paradine Productions, Master Investor Ltd in association with Bird Lime Media.   Wilf has positions in the OIH and FCG ETFs mentioned in this episode.   This podcast is for information purposes only. It does not constitute an invitation or inducement to engage in any investment activity. It is not a financial promotion as defined under section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA). The views expressed by the presenter of this podcast are those of the presenter and are provided in the course of journalism. This podcast benefits from the exemption under Article 20 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (FPO), It does not require approval by a person authorised under the FSMA. Generic information, not identifying any specific investment, fund, provider or service, about a class of investments such as shares, bonds, derivatives and cryptoassets, might be provided and/or discussed during this podcast. Such discussion falls within the generic promotions exemption (Article 17 of the FPO). Such discussion is not a financial promotion requiring approval by an authorised person under section 21 of the FSMA. Investing involves risk. You should consult a suitably qualified adviser who can assess your individual circumstances before making any investment decision.
• Peter Boockvar: How To Position Your Portfolio In The Face of The Iran War 07.04.2026 48min

  In this episode of The Master Investor Podcast, Wilfred Frost sits down with Peter Boockvar, CIO of OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners and editor of The Boock Report, to dissect what the Iran War means for markets - highlighting the stocks and commodities poised to benefit, and the rallies investors should be cautious of. Peter shares his view thesis on why inflation was proving far more persistent than markets and central banks were willing to admit even before the war, and explains why this Iran War energy shock and renewed supply disruptions threaten to push PPI and CPI higher and global growth lower, with shortages in everything from jet fuel to fertilizers which threaten to trigger COVID-style hits to GDP in multiple regions.  He then lays out where he sees the most compelling opportunities and risks across asset classes. He sees gold as a “source of funds” in the short term, but still very attractive longer term; oil he doesn’t see settling back down to $65 regardless of when the war ends, and sees $80-85 long term which means oil companies should be bought on any pullback; and he sees agriculture as the commodity bull market for next year.  He makes the case for international equities - especially in the UK - which he views as chronically undervalued, while expressing caution of all developed markets long-duration bonds, while loving some EM debt, like that of Brazil.    Whether you are worried about the next inflation spike or looking for ways to position a portfolio for a world of higher prices, tighter supply and shifting market leadership, this conversation offers a clear, actionable framework for the months and years ahead. If you would like to subscribe to The Boock Report, please visit  peterboockvar.substack.com You can watch the full video on The Master Investor Podcast YouTube channel   And follow @WilfredFrost on X and Linked In   Sponsored by BNY Investments, Interactive Brokers - ibkr.com/masterinvestor, The World Gold Council and London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG).    The Master Investor Podcast is produced by Paradine Productions, Master Investor Ltd in association with Bird Lime Media.   This podcast is for information purposes only. It does not constitute an invitation or inducement to engage in any investment activity. It is not a financial promotion as defined under section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA). The views expressed by the presenter of this podcast are those of the presenter and are provided in the course of journalism. This podcast benefits from the exemption under Article 20 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (FPO), It does not require approval by a person authorised under the FSMA. Generic information, not identifying any specific investment, fund, provider or service, about a class of investments such as shares, bonds, derivatives and cryptoassets, might be provided and/or discussed during this podcast. Such discussion falls within the generic promotions exemption (Article 17 of the FPO). Such discussion is not a financial promotion requiring approval by an authorised person under section 21 of the FSMA. Investing involves risk. You should consult a suitably qualified adviser who can assess your individual circumstances before making any investment decision.
• Democratising Investing: Charles Schwab CEO Rick Wurster on the Future of Finance 02.04.2026 41min

  Rick Wurster, CEO of Charles Schwab – who have $12 TRILLION of client assets across 38 million accounts – joins Wilf to explain how the world’s biggest retail investment platform is trying to “democratise” every corner of finance, what has powered its long-term growth since Chuck Schwab founded the firm in 1971 and more importantly, what’s driving it today and shaping its future.   Rick reflects on the many factors driving their growth, but in particular growing engagement in investment from younger generations, which has driven their average client age from 50s to 40s, leading to changing habits. However, he notes that when adjusted for AUM, the average age remains significantly older, predicting a major shift in wealth across generations to come, that could drive increased appetite for risk assets.   He talks about new avenues like offering spot crypto trading and access to equity stakes in private giants like SpaceX and OpenAI, as well as how AI will let the firm deliver private-bank-style personalisation to every client, not just the wealthy.   Wilf and Rick dig into how retail investors have behaved through the Iran war shock, the boom in prediction markets and sports betting, and why he worries most of all about government debt and inflation.    Wurster closes with his core lessons on “grind to shine” career success and why time in the market, not timing the market, remains the most powerful driver of long-term wealth. You can watch the full video on The Master Investor Podcast YouTube channel   And follow @WilfredFrost on X and Linked In   Sponsored by BNY Investments, Interactive Brokers - ibkr.com/masterinvestor, The World Gold Council and London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG).    The Master Investor Podcast is produced by Paradine Productions, Master Investor Ltd in association with Bird Lime Media.   This podcast is for information purposes only. It does not constitute an invitation or inducement to engage in any investment activity. It is not a financial promotion as defined under section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA). The views expressed by the presenter of this podcast are those of the presenter and are provided in the course of journalism. This podcast benefits from the exemption under Article 20 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (FPO), It does not require approval by a person authorised under the FSMA. Generic information, not identifying any specific investment, fund, provider or service, about a class of investments such as shares, bonds, derivatives and cryptoassets, might be provided and/or discussed during this podcast. Such discussion falls within the generic promotions exemption (Article 17 of the FPO). Such discussion is not a financial promotion requiring approval by an authorised person under section 21 of the FSMA. Investing involves risk. You should consult a suitably qualified adviser who can assess your individual circumstances before making any investment decision.
• Crypto Winter or Buying Opportunity? Dan Morehead’s 4-Year Outlook 31.03.2026 46min

  Dan Morehead returns to The Master Investor Podcast for a timely update on why he still believes Bitcoin – and the broader digital asset space – remains “the most asymmetric trade” of his career, even after a 50% drawdown from the cycle peak in October 2025. The Pantera Capital founder and former Tiger Management and Goldman Sachs macro trader unpacks the current crypto cycle, and why this correction has been milder than past 75–85% busts. He also tells Wilf why he thinks we may already be close to the bottom in terms of level, though maybe not  timing, admitting that it may be another 6-8 months before crypto rallies significantly again. The discussion ranges from the “debasement trade”; why central banks may have been drawn to buy gold of late but might pick bitcoin in future; the case for stablecoins and why crypto investors should celebrate the regulatory shift in the US even if there is currently a standoff around stablecoin legislation. Dan also explains why he thinks equities and AI in particular is overvalued, especially relative to crypto. Wilf and Dan discuss what the Iran war means for crypto, including how, in his eyes, it’s yet another factor that will drive the separation of money and state. Dan argues that geopolitical fragmentation, sanctions risk and war are all accelerating the demand for neutral, non-sovereign money that sits outside the traditional banking and Treasury-controlled system.​ This episode is a must-listen for anyone who owns crypto or is considering it for their portfolio.   You can watch the full video on The Master Investor Podcast YouTube channel   And follow @WilfredFrost on X and Linked In   Sponsored by BNY Investments, Interactive Brokers - ibkr.com/masterinvestor, The World Gold Council and London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG).    The Master Investor Podcast is produced by Paradine Productions, Master Investor Ltd in association with Bird Lime Media.   This podcast is for information purposes only. It does not constitute an invitation or inducement to engage in any investment activity. It is not a financial promotion as defined under section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA). The views expressed by the presenter of this podcast are those of the presenter and are provided in the course of journalism. This podcast benefits from the exemption under Article 20 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (FPO), It does not require approval by a person authorised under the FSMA. Generic information, not identifying any specific investment, fund, provider or service, about a class of investments such as shares, bonds, derivatives and cryptoassets, might be provided and/or discussed during this podcast. Such discussion falls within the generic promotions exemption (Article 17 of the FPO). Such discussion is not a financial promotion requiring approval by an authorised person under section 21 of the FSMA. Investing involves risk. You should consult a suitably qualified adviser who can assess your individual circumstances before making any investment decision.
• Lloyd Blankfein: Lessons from 2008, Identifying the Next Trigger 24.03.2026 54min

  Former Goldman Sachs chairman and CEO Lloyd Blankfein joins Wilfred Frost in London for a candid conversation about risk, resilience and what it really takes to survive multiple crises at the very top of global finance. In this episode of The Master Investor Podcast, Lloyd reflects on his journey from the Brooklyn projects to running Wall Street’s most famous firm, why he was initially rejected by Goldman, and how a scrappy commodity trading outfit called J. Aron reshaped the culture of an Ivy League-dominated investment bank – and how Lloyd embodied that transformation. Drawing on stories from his new memoir, Streetwise: Getting To and Through Goldman Sachs, Lloyd explains the trading lessons that truly matter: why the best traders are more like great poker players than economic forecasters (he can “barely predict the present, let alone the future”), know how to play the cards they’re dealt, and are the quickest to adapt to changing situations. He also dives into the long-running tension between traders and investment bankers, why brilliant traders are often underestimated and investment bankers overestimated, and what the financial crisis looked like from the hot seat of one of only two major bank CEOs who led their institutions into 2008 and out the other side stronger. Lloyd reflects on the echoes of 2008 today, and why it will pay to be wary of the built up risks in the system after 15 years of no reckoning. In particular he highlights the inability of Private Equity to exit their positions despite the most attractive financial markets in history as a warning sign. “At some point there will be a forced reckoning.” He also shares key lessons in navigating corporate politics to rise up through a competitive firm from outsider to CEO, and how once at the top you need to ensure you do not become deluded by your own self importance ( something he also reflects on with President Trump in mind). Along the way, Lloyd and Wilf discuss social mobility, imposter syndrome on Wall Street, the value and limits of stock picking,  the responsibilities that come with influence in markets and politics, and why despite starting as a gold trader he is not a gold bug (“gold might go to $100k but it will go there without me”).   You can watch the full video on The Master Investor Podcast YouTube channel   And follow @WilfredFrost on X and Linked In   Sponsored by BNY Investments, Interactive Brokers - ibkr.com/masterinvestor, The World Gold Council and London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG).    The Master Investor Podcast is produced by Paradine Productions, Master Investor Ltd in association with Bird Lime Media.   This podcast is for information purposes only. It does not constitute an invitation or inducement to engage in any investment activity. It is not a financial promotion as defined under section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA). The views expressed by the presenter of this podcast are those of the presenter and are provided in the course of journalism. This podcast benefits from the exemption under Article 20 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (FPO), It does not require approval by a person authorised under the FSMA. Generic information, not identifying any specific investment, fund, provider or service, about a class of investments such as shares, bonds, derivatives and cryptoassets, might be provided and/or discussed during this podcast. Such discussion falls within the generic promotions exemption (Article 17 of the FPO). Such discussion is not a financial promotion requiring approval by an authorised person under section 21 of the FSMA. Investing involves risk. You should consult a suitably qualified adviser who can assess your individual circumstances before making any investment decision.
• The Private Credit Unwind Is Coming – Tony Yoseloff 18.03.2026 44min

  Wilf sits down with Tony Yoseloff, executive managing member and CIO of Davidson Kempner, to explore how one of the world’s most enduring alternative asset managers navigates today’s markets. Tony, who manages around 40 billion dollars across opportunistic credit and event-driven strategies, shares his macro framework for the current environment, comparing it to both the 1970s and the early 2000s, and discusses how market concentration, rate shocks and a potential Iran-driven oil spike could shape inflation, interest rates, recession risk and the opportunity set in credit.  Tony also gives his take on the much-debated private credit boom and emerging unwind, and why he sees direct corporate lending as a only mid single-digit return asset class that has been oversold to investors. He thinks default rates have already risen to 5 or 6%, and reflects on which parts of private credit are most exposed, most notably software companies, which often lack hard assets to sell for recovery when things go south. Tony  reflects on the balance needed between  art and science for event-driven investing, and uses the recent takeover battle surrounding Warner Brothers Discovery as a case study for how to arbitrage specific market events, and why it is attractive to investors to have exposure to investments with zero beta, and unrelated to the rest of their portfolio. Tony also argues that US investors have become too inward looking, and shares why he thinks India is particularly attractive, especially  for credit where it has been overlooked. Tony closes with a piece of investing advice he uses internally: always know in advance how and why you might lose money, and size and select positions with that probabilistic reality in mind.    You can watch the full video on The Master Investor Podcast YouTube channel   And follow @WilfredFrost on X and Linked In   Sponsored by BNY Investments, Interactive Brokers - ibkr.com/masterinvestor and London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG).    The Master Investor Podcast is produced by Paradine Productions, Master Investor Ltd in association with Bird Lime Media.   This podcast is for information purposes only. It does not constitute an invitation or inducement to engage in any investment activity. It is not a financial promotion as defined under section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA). The views expressed by the presenter of this podcast are those of the presenter and are provided in the course of journalism. This podcast benefits from the exemption under Article 20 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (FPO), It does not require approval by a person authorised under the FSMA. Generic information, not identifying any specific investment, fund, provider or service, about a class of investments such as shares, bonds, derivatives and cryptoassets, might be provided and/or discussed during this podcast. Such discussion falls within the generic promotions exemption (Article 17 of the FPO). Such discussion is not a financial promotion requiring approval by an authorised person under section 21 of the FSMA. Investing involves risk. You should consult a suitably qualified adviser who can assess your individual circumstances before making any investment decision.
• Scott Bessent: Inside Trump’s Treasury; War Costs; & Why Bond Market is King 12.03.2026 53min

  Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary and one of the most successful global macro investors of his generation, joins Wilfred Frost in the Cash Room at the Treasury for a rare, wide-ranging conversation that bridges markets, geopolitics and public service.​ In a gripping real-time interruption, Secretary Bessent is called to the Situation Room by President Trump in the middle of the interview, then returns to detail the administration’s response to the Iran war and the market turmoil it is creating. They start with the mindset that powered Bessent’s decades of outperformance at Soros Fund Management and his own firm Key Square: a healthy scepticism of elite opinion, the discipline to wait years for the right catalyst, and the ability to “imagine a different state of the world” – from betting against the ERM to riding the yen from sub-80 to 150 after spotting the policy and current-account shifts behind Abenomics. He explains how that same framework now shapes his decisions as Treasury Secretary, what it means to be “guardian of the bond market,” and why the true risk is not volatility but markets closing altogether.​ On the Iranian conflict he covers the goals of degrading Iran’s military capacity, the record 400-million-barrel strategic reserve release, contingency plans for escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, and how he thinks about oil price spikes in terms of duration rather than level. He also sets out America’s approach to tariffs, sanctions and the “shadow banking” system, including how Section 301 is being used post–Supreme Court ruling and why private credit stresses matter only when they infect the regulated core banking system. Along the way, Bessent reflects on the previously-special relationship with the UK, the G7’s behind-the-scenes response to the war, and whether “America first” risks becoming “America alone” in the eyes of allies. He compares the Fed and Bank of England models, discusses gold, QE and balance-sheet policy, and explains why he turned down the Fed chair job to stay at Treasury during what he calls an extraordinary moment for US dollar dominance and energy, military and technology leadership.​ The episode closes with personal lessons: what lifeguarding taught him about crises and crowds, how a failed dream to edit the Yale Daily News nudged him into finance, and his core advice for investors – know your risk tolerance, stay in the game, avoid being forced to sell at the bottom, and remember that in both careers and markets “you never know what’s going to happen.” You can watch the full video on The Master Investor Podcast YouTube channel   And follow @WilfredFrost on X and Linked In   Sponsored by BNY Investments, Interactive Brokers - ibkr.com/masterinvestor and London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG).    The Master Investor Podcast is produced by Paradine Productions, Master Investor Ltd in association with Bird Lime Media.   This podcast is for information purposes only. It does not constitute an invitation or inducement to engage in any investment activity. It is not a financial promotion as defined under section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA). The views expressed by the presenter of this podcast are those of the presenter and are provided in the course of journalism. This podcast benefits from the exemption under Article 20 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (FPO), It does not require approval by a person authorised under the FSMA. Generic information, not identifying any specific investment, fund, provider or service, about a class of investments such as shares, bonds, derivatives and cryptoassets, might be provided and/or discussed during this podcast. Such discussion falls within the generic promotions exemption (Article 17 of the FPO). Such discussion is not a financial promotion requiring approval by an authorised person under section 21 of the FSMA. Investing involves risk. You should consult a sui