Top 5 of 2024: #4: Ricky Sandler - EP.414

Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry

In this episode of the Capital Allocators podcast, Ricky Sandler, CEO and CIO of Eminence Capital, shares insights from his impressive 30-year journey in long-short equity investing. He reflects on how he established Eminence in his 20s and adjusted his strategies to succeed in a constantly changing market. The conversation highlights his experiences with partnerships, the development of his investment approach, which now integrates quantitative methods and data science, and the creation of new investment products—both long-only and long-biased—to satisfy allocator needs. Sandler underscores the necessity of adapting to shifts in market dynamics, particularly the growth of passive investing and the emergence of quantitative and thematic strategies. He also stresses the importance of cultivating a strong, collaborative culture within his firm to attract and retain top talent. A key takeaway from the discussion is the ongoing need for innovation and flexibility in investment strategies to effectively respond to evolving market conditions and investor behaviors.

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