Show Us Your Portfolio: Meb Faber | Cambria Founder on How He Builds His Personal Portfolio

We have always found it very informative when investors we respect talk about how they manage their personal portfolios. So we decided to start a new segment of the podcast where we talk to some of the smartest investors we know about their personal investment strategy. And we can't think of a better person to start with than Cambria founder Meb Faber. Meb has been very open publicly about how he manages his portfolio and uses a unique approach that blends public and private investing. In this episode, we dig into his investment approach, the thought process behind it and what we all can learn from it.
We hope you enjoy the discussion.
MEB'S "HOW I INVEST" ARTICLE
mebfaber.com/2022/02/01/how-i...
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[@rocking1313]

Great chat. "Every cycle has a guru pounding an asset class ". Please do a follow-on with Meb on start-up investing.

[@ExcessReturns]

We'll have to consider that for a future episode. Thank you.

[@blue-fj9ky]

Artha Shastra from the ancient Vedic literature of India mentions 1/2 invested for growth and 1/2 saved in reserve. My take: 1/2 stocks and 1/2 gold and/or T.bills.

[@chrisf1600]

Just a quick comment that I really enjoyed this interview. I'm a big fan of Meb and he was on top form today. A very entertaining and knowledgeable guest -- good questions too :)

[@ExcessReturns]

Thanks Chris!

[@vt96]

38:32 Great insight, but t echnically, Enron example is not leverage. It’s called concentrated risk and highly correlated. But we know what you mean.

[@nikolakasherov1617]

Thanks!

[@kevinsingh2815]

I really enjoy hearing such brilliant ways of thinking. Thank you guys

[@ExcessReturns]

Thanks so much Kevin. Very interesting to hear how various investors like Meb manage their personal investments. Appreciate your support.

[@conw_y]

It sounds like he invests in startups more for the mood effects than to get rich. 😄