{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Ivey Impact Podcast","title":"Smarter investing: Building your own philosophy for an uncertain world","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/70b509de\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1938,"description":"Volatile markets, political upheaval, and economic uncertainty have left even seasoned investors wondering how to respond. But is there really such a thing as a “perfect” investment strategy? In this episode of Dialogue with the Dean, Julian Birkinshaw speaks with Steve Foerster, finance professor at Ivey and author of two acclaimed books that blend behavioral finance, history, and practical wisdom. Together, they explore the psychology behind investor decision-making, the myths and realities of portfolio theory, and how timeless lessons can guide us through modern-day market chaos. Packed with insight and perspective, this conversation offers practical guidance for investors looking to learn from history, develop their own philosophy, and make smarter decisions in uncertain times. In this episode: 3:16 In Pursuit of the Perfect Portfolio5:08 Harry Markowitz9:46 William Sharpe12:58 John (Jack) Bogle18:50 Interviewing investing luminaries20:27 Trailblazers, Heroes and Crooks20:46 Ronaldo and Coca-Cola stock shock23:09 Mastering inactivity26:12 Power of keeping emotions in check29:31 Upcoming biography on William Sharpe To learn more about the research discussed in this episode, please visit:Trailblazers, Heroes and Crookshttps://www.ivey.uwo.ca/impact/read/2024/10/trailblazers-heroes-crooks-and-smart-investing/ In Pursuit of the Perfect Portfoliohttps://www.ivey.uwo.ca/news/news-ivey/2021/august/new-book-in-pursuit-of-the-perfect-portfolio/ Lessons on Learning from failure from a Nobel Prize winning economisthttps://www.ivey.uwo.ca/news/news-ivey/2024/may/lessons-on-learning-from-failure-from-a-nobel-prize-winning-economist/ Impact Live – Market Mayhem: Investing amid chaoshttps://www.ivey.uwo.ca/impact/watch/2025/03/impact-live-market-mayhem-investing-amid-chaos/","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/p3c5G6cLaEhh_AVFfZIk6AanLIq3pOyjXbjwzjxsGHU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lNWQz/YmUxYzY5NGVkZTgw/MDQwY2UzOGE3MWJm/MGNjZi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}