Month: August 2023

Is Private Lending the Future of Investments? with Phil Hasbrouck (Ep. 35)

Is Private Lending the Future of Investments? with Phil Hasbrouck (Ep. 35)

Are you interested in exploring the future of the financial and investment landscape and the contribution the private lending arena can bring to the field? 

In this episode, Rob Curtiss is joined by Phil Hasbrouck, the co-head of Cliffwater’s asset management business. Phil sheds light on the growing private lending market and what Cliffwater brings to the space. Phil also explains the opportunities and risks associated with investing in private debt, emphasizing the importance of conservative underwriting and its ability to navigate economic downturns.

Phil explores:

  • How private lending has grown to the multimillion-dollar market it is today
  • The importance of understanding the risks associated with private lenders
  • Some risks and return characteristics of private lending
  • The fees and cost savings that come with working with firms like Cliffwater
  • And more!

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About Our Guest:

Phil Hasbrouck is the co-head of Cliffwater’s asset management business. In this role, Phil leads the firm’s asset management distribution efforts and is involved with product development and positioning, business development, and managing client relationships.

The Impact of The Media on Investment Decisions (Ep. 34)

The Impact of The Media on Investment Decisions (Ep. 34)

Have you ever come across a news article that highlights the latest investment opportunities? Or seen news reports warning about certain stocks that could impact your portfolio?

The real question you should be asking is if that information truly benefits your portfolio and long-term goals.

In this episode, Robert Curtiss discusses the importance of a well-diversified portfolio and long-term investment goals. He reveals the role of the media in investment decisions, how it can generate panic and lead to bad investment choices as well as how the media focuses on viewership rather than good investment advice.

Rob explores:

  • His very own noise-canceling headphones analogy and how it relates to the media when it comes to investments 
  • The Objective, Unemotional, and Rules-Based (OUR) process and its approach to creating a defined view of investment data
  • The value of researching your options and filtering out the noise
  • Reasons it’s important to pay attention to trends in the stock market
  • Different sectors to invest in depending on short and long-term investment goals
  • And more!

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