Scientific Investor Podcast Wed, 06 May 2026 03:52:22 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2445710 en-us © 2026 Scientific Investor Podcast yes bd1779bf-be26-5baa-afe9-e45f4da0282e Robin Powell episodic false The Scientific Investor is a new podcast to help investors achieve better outcomes. 

 

Its emphasis is on investing, not speculation, and on data and evidence, not opinions or forecasts.

 

We’re going to be covering a wide range of subjects, including market history, investor behavior, financial wellbeing, and the latest academic research.

 

Each episode will feature a different guest talking about their specific area of expertise. 

 

The Scientific Investor is brought to you by Index Fund Advisors.

Disclosures:

This podcast is being provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered a solicitation, recommendation, or endorsement of any particular security, product or service, or considered to be investment or tax advice. The inclusion or mention of notables in the financial industry should not be interpreted as an endorsement or recommendation of IFA, nor do they constitute a guarantee of any specific financial product, service, or advisor.  

There is no guarantee any investment strategies will be successful. Investing involves risks, including possible loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. No investment decisions should be made solely based on the information in any of these podcasts. The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of Index Fund Advisors, Inc. All opinions referenced within are as of the date of each podcast recording and are subject to change without notice. Information provided by third party sources is not endorsed or guaranteed by IFA. 



]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Robin Powell https://storage.buzzsprout.com/esy3as0r3sskyscc0i1o77kb4sli?.jpg Scientific Investor Podcast The Scientific Investor: Alison Kosik The Scientific Investor: Alison Kosik It's an unfortunate fact that in a heterosexual relationship, it tends to be the man who takes care of the finances. He is the one who makes the big decisions when it comes to investing, mortgages, insurance and so on. But it's a big problem, especially for women, when a relationship breaks down. Alison Kosik, best known internationally as the face of Wall Street for CNN has recently written a book entitled "What's Up with Women and Money? which details her personal experience with finances after going through a divorce, and how women can do ALL the financial stuff they have been avoiding. 

]]> It's an unfortunate fact that in a heterosexual relationship, it tends to be the man who takes care of the finances. He is the one who makes the big decisions when it comes to investing, mortgages, insurance and so on. But it's a big problem, especially for women, when a relationship breaks down. Alison Kosik, best known internationally as the face of Wall Street for CNN has recently written a book entitled "What's Up with Women and Money? which details her personal experience with finances after going through a divorce, and how women can do ALL the financial stuff they have been avoiding. 

]]> Robin Powell Buzzsprout-16978501 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:00:00 -0700 1517 1 6 full false The Scientific Investor: Larry Swedroe The Scientific Investor: Larry Swedroe Our guest on this episode was one of the first people to coin and use the phrase evidence-based investing. Larry Swedroe is an investment expert and a prolific author. He is a strong proponent of index funds, factor-based strategies, and the benefits of long-term, disciplined investing. 

In this episode you will learn the following:

  • Why trading stocks is much more competitive than people imagine. 
  • A behavior in investing that may harm returns more than any other.
  • Why patience and discipline are important in investing.
  • And tips on how to choose a suitable advisor.
]]> Our guest on this episode was one of the first people to coin and use the phrase evidence-based investing. Larry Swedroe is an investment expert and a prolific author. He is a strong proponent of index funds, factor-based strategies, and the benefits of long-term, disciplined investing. 

In this episode you will learn the following:

  • Why trading stocks is much more competitive than people imagine. 
  • A behavior in investing that may harm returns more than any other.
  • Why patience and discipline are important in investing.
  • And tips on how to choose a suitable advisor.
]]> Robin Powell Buzzsprout-16704936 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0800 3590 1 5 full false Scientific Investor Podcast: Charles Ellis Scientific Investor Podcast: Charles Ellis Our guest on this episode has been called the wisest man on Wall Street. Very few people have done more than he has to explain the rules of successful investing. Charles Ellis founded the financial consultancy Greenwich Associates in 1972. Three years later, he wrote a landmark paper in the Financial Analyst Journal about active fund management, titled The Loser's Game.

]]> Our guest on this episode has been called the wisest man on Wall Street. Very few people have done more than he has to explain the rules of successful investing. Charles Ellis founded the financial consultancy Greenwich Associates in 1972. Three years later, he wrote a landmark paper in the Financial Analyst Journal about active fund management, titled The Loser's Game.

]]> Robin Powell Buzzsprout-16606518 Tue, 11 Feb 2025 16:00:00 -0800 3061 1 4 full false The Scientific Investor: Christine Benz The Scientific Investor: Christine Benz What are the secrets to a healthy, happy and wealthy retirement? How do you ensure you won't run out of money and that you spend your time wisely? Our guest on this episode is Christine Benz, Director of Personal Finance and Retirement Planning for Morningstar. Christine is a longstanding advocate for investing in index funds and financial planning.

]]> What are the secrets to a healthy, happy and wealthy retirement? How do you ensure you won't run out of money and that you spend your time wisely? Our guest on this episode is Christine Benz, Director of Personal Finance and Retirement Planning for Morningstar. Christine is a longstanding advocate for investing in index funds and financial planning.

]]> Robin Powell Buzzsprout-16498755 Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:00:00 -0800 2542 1 3 full false The Scientific Investor: Daniel Crosby The Scientific Investor: Daniel Crosby Robin Powell sits down with renowned author Daniel Crosby to discuss the following topics:

Why do people pick an advisor?

Does human genius add value in money management?

Making decisions with purpose?

]]> Robin Powell sits down with renowned author Daniel Crosby to discuss the following topics:

Why do people pick an advisor?

Does human genius add value in money management?

Making decisions with purpose?

]]> Robin Powell Buzzsprout-16498698 Fri, 24 Jan 2025 13:00:00 -0800 2961 1 2 full false The Scientific Investor: Jonathan Clements The Scientific Investor: Jonathan Clements Robin Powell sits down with renowned Wall Street Journal personal finance columnist and author of ten books on investing Jonathan Clements to discuss the following topics:

What's the best way to invest?

Why is investor behavior so important?

How does a financial advisor add value?

And how you can find a suitable financial advisor?

]]> Robin Powell sits down with renowned Wall Street Journal personal finance columnist and author of ten books on investing Jonathan Clements to discuss the following topics:

What's the best way to invest?

Why is investor behavior so important?

How does a financial advisor add value?

And how you can find a suitable financial advisor?

]]> Robin Powell Buzzsprout-16498637 Fri, 24 Jan 2025 13:00:00 -0800 2383 1 1 full false