Flirting with Models

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Investing #189

Flirting with Models is the show that aims to pull back the curtain and meet the investors who research, design, develop, and manage quantitative investment strategies.Join Corey Hoffstein, Chief Investment Officer of Newfound Research, on a journey to explore systematic investment strategies, ranging from value to momentum and merger arbitrage to managed futures.For more on Newfound Research, visit www.thinknewfound.com.

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Recent Reviews
  • Gay&Sweaty
    A must-listen!!
    This show is your gateway to the world of systematic investment strategies. The host Corey expertly explores helpful strategies from value to momentum. Dive into the world of quantitative investing with this must-listen podcast! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • Loredon
    Incredibly thorough
    Flirting with Models is the only podcast of its kind. The host does an exceptional job of discussing highly technical, relevant, insightful, and unique insights into a world that is sometimes extremely opaque. The world of quant investing. Not only are the guests usually highly regarded in the field the podcast presents the information and the context in an easy to apply way that you won’t find anywhere else. Incredible stuff here.
  • westyfresh
    Uncommonly nerdy financial podcast
    Interviews with industry leading experts who go deep into their niches of the go coal world. Really enjoy the quant perspective.
  • nshamapant
    Easily best finance podcast
    Corey is a fantastic interviewer, guests are all experts in their field, and the interviews are carefully curated to be timeless. This is easily the best finance/investing podcast out there, by a lot. I’ve listened to every episode twice, and I know I’ll be back for round 3 soon. If you haven’t already tried it, I’m not sure what you’re waiting for.
  • 01001011 01100110
    Incredible depth and great guests
    This show doesn’t hide details or condescend by over simplifying. I really appreciate the content and thoughtful questions to dive deeper into investing topics. This show covers macro economic effects and how guests may play those trends to the data science and processes to develop a long term successful trading system.
  • tedde135
    Great Podcast
    I love the breadth of topics and the quality of the content. Thanks for doing it!
  • TurtleWithACandle
    Great podcast for practitioners!
    Love the show and the deep dives Corey does
  • Pete skeeter
    Incredibly helpful
    Corey’s ability to take super complex analysis/terms/techniques and make them understandable is second to none. Great back and forth with guests, fascinating topics, and always super informational.
  • ankit_quant
    Democratizing Institutional Trading for individuals
    Corey’s work is a piece of art in itself. He is able to get some of the smartest and successful traders on the show and provide an enriching diverse perspective. His superpower is his ability to ask really thoughtful and in-depth questions that further enhance the quality of discussion. If I could, I would give 6/5 stars to the show. Highly recommended
  • Henri yusiendjdo
    Top quality, professional level podcast
    Great guests, interviews kept expertly but approachable for a regular person.
  • Slurveball
    Must listen to stuff
    For serious financial advisors, wealth managers and investors, this podcast is next level stuff that should not be missed.
  • Factor Alpha
    Deep, informative, fun
    Corey demystifies so much of capital markets
  • RDO1180
    The best!!
    Five stars is an understatement!!
  • cnaccio
    The real deal
    A great peak behind the curtains of quantitative money management!
  • Matt8363891)3
    Insanely Informative + Highest Quality Guests
    This is one of the best finance podcasts of all time; dives deeply into systems / processes / approaches to investing. You will learn so much deep knowledge about different approaches to systematic investing. Amazed people are willing to share so much information
  • Dage2020
    Waste of most peoples time
    This podcast is obviously meant for folks in the finance industry. If you don’t know finance jargon its pretty useless as no attempt is made to explain.
  • geez, nickname
    Very valuable content
    I seldom write a recycle a podcast, but this one merits the time to do so. The interviewer is knowledgeable and asks solid questions (and doesn’t ramble) and the guests are top shelf. My new favorite.
  • Tgb17015
    Favorite Podcast
    This is hands-down the best financial podcast. The host has an unmatched talent for bringing forth from the guest very thought-provoking, insightful investing information, but in a way that is very digestible and engaging or the listener.
  • Addicted48735
    Corey Rocks!
    I’ve been listening to Corey for months. While I wish he had a sweet accent I’ll settle for his smooth jazz voice. The lessons and guests he has on are legendary! Make sure to follow him on Twitter and social media! Let’s drink!!!
  • Phi808
    Great interview of Cem Karsan
    Enjoyed this interview and the detailed questions.
  • Andi9500
    Kicka$$ Podcast
    Awesome job discussing and explaining complex concepts. Has definitely influenced my trading for the better.
  • BKellNYC
    Great content
    Corey is brilliant and always manages to find guests who are smart and interesting. He somehow manages to balance getting deep into the weeds on complicated subjects without getting the listener lost.
  • Ceberly30
    Great podcast!
    Corey is a great interviewer and the guests are fantastic. Amazing deep dive into all things quant!
  • beatbox444
    The best
    Great podcast for anyone involved with investing. Excellent lineup. Corey as sharp as they come.
  • Tanney9
    Can you risk this not factoring in to your thought process?
    Highly recommended if your interested in quantitative investing. The guests are amazing. I’m so glad Corey lied about being a one & done podcast.
  • @vixologist
    Quant heaven
    I’ve known Corey for several years and he just gets better all the time. I learn something valuable from each podcast. Listen now!!
  • TaylorPearson
    Must Listen for Quantitative Investors
    Great conversations with some of the best in the business!
  • jilliantuttle
    Better than dating an actual model
    Corey is awesome. The topics are relevant. It’s well done. Better than typical podcast “basement radio” production team is top notch and filled with thought leaders. Just listen and learn.
  • Zackarackadaka
    High quality in-depth conversations
    These are great conversations to learn something new if you enjoy technical/quant oriented investing. They are personal and facinating all the way through.
  • Randall E.
    High quality guests and great conversation
    I really enjoyed the episodes with Benn Eifert (season 2) and John Alpert (season 1). Each guest was very specific in their respective topics. I found each episode highly informative. Even though I’ve been studying machine learning and investing for the past two years, I picked up a couple of additional pointers from the John Alpert episode (e.g., ensemble models) as well as a few practical tips. The host asks really good questions and allows the guests a lot of room in their answers. However, the answers are more insightful and educational than in many other investment podcasts were guests frequently talk their own book and ramble. I have not listened to all episodes (not every topic is of personal interest) but the ones I have listened to have high production values (audio and content quality) and were in fact worthy of a second listen. Looking forward to the new season coming up!
  • Isaiah0812
    Great for Advisors, PM, and Quant Nerds
    Flirting with Models is a must listen to if you are at all interested in quantitive investing and finding folks doing some of the most cutting edge research in quant finance. As an financial advisor, I use this to continue to grow my knowledge to help understand how to evaluate quantiative strategies and find meaningful research to read. Corey’s got the perfect voice for podcasting and the content is 🔥
  • Darin T
    Quality Conversations
    Fresh, New, Quality conversations delivered right to your ears. A free source of raw material that digs into exciting financial insights. These are fun, natural and thoughtful. A must listen for anyone with a finance background or a diligent investor!
  • huffcraig
    Stellar
    Corey is brilliant, great advice for any CFA or MBA/MSF. Can’t beat the podcast name either!
  • Aspiring PM
    Straight killa no filla
    Corey is doing his thing. Democratizing quant and evidence-based investing music to thine ears. Keep "no pain, no premium" wavy. But really, outstanding work and eager for more -Aspiring PM aka Risk Raging for Compounding Galore aka Mr. Lite Leverage
  • Jagator904
    Corey’s a solid interviewer
    The episode w Meb is my fav so far
  • Derek NJ 34
    Excellent
    This podcast is a refreshing addition to the growing list of financial/investing podcasts. It’s really clear he prepares - a lot - for the interviews, and this preparation has a clear and very positive impact on the structure and quality of the conversation. Can’t recommend this podcast enough.
  • eervin
    Smart person talking to smart people
    Corey is one of the smartest minds in the investment biz. He goes deep with a lot of his interviews so this isn’t for someone looking for a beginner investing podcast, but who needs another one of those?
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