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Market News with Rodney LakeAuthor: The George Washington University Investment Institute
Market News with Rodney Lake is the leading university-run finance podcast, combining rigorous academic analysis with real-world investing. Hosted by Rodney Lake, a finance professor and director of the George Washington University Investment Institute (GWII). Professor Lake delivers weekly breakdowns of companies in the GWIIs student-managed funds.The podcast features guests from rising students and faculty to experienced professionals, offering insight into macro trends, stock analysis, and portfolio strategy. Listeners hear how students and faculty apply academic frameworks to real investment decisions, offering educational and practical insights from the front lines of academic investing. Language: en-us Genres: Business, Business News, Investing, News Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 89 | A Conversation with Oscar Pulido on Working in Asset Management and Emerging Market Trends
Episode 89
Thursday, 23 April, 2026
In Episode 89 of “Market News with Rodney Lake,” Professor Lake, director of the GW Investment Institute, welcomes Oscar Pulido, Global Head of Product Strategy for Fundamental Equities at BlackRock and host of The Bid podcast, to discuss his career journey and working in asset management. The conversation explores the evolving culture of finance, emphasizing the importance of in-office work for relationship-building and early-career development. Pulido discusses AI-driven investment and growth across the wider market. Pulido also highlights the evolution of ETFs from passive index vehicles into wrappers for both active and passive strategies, reflecting changing client preferences and innovation in portfolio construction. To close, Pulido identifies healthcare as a potentially overlooked sector, reframes volatility as a necessary part of achieving returns, and advises students to focus on teamwork, reputation, and adaptability as they begin their careers.Send us your feedbackSupport the showMore from the “Market News with Rodney Lake” Podcast: Website: https://investment.business.gwu.edu/market-news-rodney-lake LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/market-news-with-rodney-lake/ Newsletter: https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/2015754/1915550/ Follow the GW Investment Institute:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gwinvestmentinstitute/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/gwinvestmentinstitute/X: https://x.com/gw_investment TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gwinvestmentinstitute Blog: https://blogs.gwu.edu/gwsb-invest/Note: This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. Do your own research and make independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.
