About this episode

Ricky Sandler discusses his investment philosophy and experiences in navigating market cycles and perception shifts.

Ricky Sandler, founder, CEO, and CIO of Eminence Capital, joins hosts Michael Mauboussin and Tano Santos to explore a dynamic career spanning over three decades in long-short investing. Starting with stories from his upbringing and early career, Ricky unpacks the foundations of his investment philosophy centered around "change in perception" — a framework shaped by evolving market structures and investor behavior. He shares insights from navigating the 1998 crisis, outlines the value of rigorous risk management, and explains how quality businesses combined with contrarian thinking create lasting opportunities. The conversation also delves into quant integration, thoughtful activism, the nuances of portfolio construction, and his reflections on AI, market structure, and societal risks — and much more! Key Topics: ● Ricky Sandler's upbringing, tennis, and early exposure to finance (0:00) ● The influence of competitive tennis on his investing mindset (3:58) ● Why he considered law before ultimately pursuing finance (5:55) ● Lessons from early roles at Mark Asset and Fusion Capital (7:30) ● Insights from the 1998 market crisis and developing better risk management (10:06) ● Defining…

People in this episode

Hosts: Michael Mauboussin, Tano Santos

Guest: Ricky Sandler

Topics covered

• investment philosophy
• market cycles
• risk management
• portfolio construction
• contrarian thinking
• quant integration
• societal risks

Keywords

• investment strategy
• risk management
• market behavior
• portfolio construction
• contrarian investing
• AI
• societal risks

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Eminence Capital, Mark Asset, Fusion Capital

Places: COVID, Red Rock Resorts

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