The Meb Faber Show

Mebisode: When to Sell

In today’s Mebisode, Meb reads his latest paper, “When to Sell? [https://mebfaber.com/2025/09/26/when-to-sell/]” ----- Follow Meb on⁠ ⁠ [https://twitter.com/MebFaber]⁠X⁠ [https://twitter.com/MebFaber],⁠ ⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mebanefaber/]⁠LinkedIn⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mebanefaber/] and⁠ ⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKvWzzrVUA_DSCoKXL6GU2w?sub_confirmation=1]⁠YouTube⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKvWzzrVUA_DSCoKXL6GU2w?sub_confirmation=1] For detailed show notes, click ⁠here [https://www.themebfabershow.com/episodes/vZvLLs74AWX]⁠ To learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our ⁠mailing list⁠ [https://theideafarm.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=6750faf5c6091bc898da154ff&id=7249739cdb] or visit us at⁠ ⁠ [http://www.cambriainvestments.com/]⁠cambriainvestments.com⁠ [http://www.cambriainvestments.com/] ----- Follow The Idea Farm: ⁠X⁠ [https://twitter.com/TheIdeaFarm] | ⁠LinkedIn⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/theideafarm-co/] | ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/mebfabershow/] | ⁠TikTok⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@mebfabershow] ----- Interested in sponsoring the show? Email us at Feedback@TheMebFaberShow.com ----- Past guests include ⁠Ed Thorp⁠ [https://mebfaber.com/2017/02/08/10017/], ⁠Richard Thaler⁠ [https://mebfaber.com/2021/08/04/e337-richard-thaler/], ⁠Jeremy Grantham⁠ [https://mebfaber.com/2021/02/08/episode-286-jeremy-grantham-gmo-what-day-is-the-highest-level-of-optimism-its-the-day-the-market-hits-the-peak/], ⁠Joel Greenblatt⁠ [https://mebfaber.com/2020/10/28/episode-260-joel-greenblatt-gotham-asset-management-nine-out-of-ten-families-in-the-top-fifth-of-the-income-chain-have-retirement-savings-nine-in-ten-in-the-bottom-fifth-have-none/], ⁠Campbell Harvey⁠ [https://mebfaber.com/2019/08/28/episode-172-cam-harvey-this-is-a-time-of-considerable-risk-of-a-drawdown/], ⁠Ivy Zelman⁠ [https://mebfaber.com/2022/03/30/403-ivy-zelman/], ⁠Kathryn Kaminski⁠ [https://mebfaber.com/2021/05/12/e310-kathryn-kaminski/], ⁠Jason Calacanis⁠ [https://mebfaber.com/2017/08/30/episode-69-jason-calacanis-little-secret-way-dark-art-becoming-truly-wealthy-massive-wealth/], ⁠Whitney Baker,⁠ [https://mebfaber.com/2022/01/31/e387-whitney-baker/] ⁠Aswath Damodaran⁠ [https://mebfaber.com/2019/05/10/episode-155-aswath-damodaran-they-uber-and-the-ride-sharing-companies-collectively-have-disrupted-this-businessthats-the-good-news-the-bad-news-is-i-dont-thin/], ⁠Howard Marks⁠ [https://mebfaber.com/2018/10/03/episode-124-howard-marks-its-not-what-you-buy-its-what-you-pay-for-it-that-determines-whether-something-is-a-good-investment/], ⁠Tom Barton⁠ [https://mebfaber.com/2018/10/10/episode-125-tom-barton-the-biggest-problem-investors-have-is-things-changeand-they-dont-change/], and many more.  ----- Meb's invested in some awesome startups that have passed along discounts to our listeners. Check them out ⁠here⁠ [https://mebfaber.com/mebs-deals/]!  ----- Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (⁠https://thepodcastconsultant.com⁠ [https://thepodcastconsultant.com/]). ----- The information set forth herein is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, tax or legal advice. Please see the appropriate professional advisor for advice specific to your situation. There is no guarantee that a particular investment strategy will be successful. Opinions expressed herein are subject to change at any time. Past performance does not guarantee future results. All investments are subject to risks, including the risk of loss of principal.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Carl Richards – Rewiring Your Financial Mindset in the Age of Comparison | #602

Today’s guest is Carl Richards. Carl is a Certified Financial Planner, built and sold an investment firm, and hosts the podcast 50 Fires, which is backed by Chip and Joanna Gaines. He’s also the author of The Behavior Gap and The One-Page Financial Plan [https://amzn.to/4n37gc5] and his newest book is called Your Money: Reimaging Your Wealth with 101 Simple Sketches [https://amzn.to/46gLaOa]. In today’s episode, Carl discusses the emotional aspects of money and how our perceptions of wealth can be influenced by societal norms and personal experiences. He introduces concepts like the emotional balance sheet and the overnight test for investment decisions, emphasizing the need to align financial choices with personal goals rather than external pressures. The discussion also touches on the impact of news and social media on financial behavior. (0:00) Starts (1:15) Introduction of Carl Richards (5:32) Emotional aspects of money (12:19) The overnight test (20:26) Focusing on what you can control (24:36) Fundamental investing principles (28:11) Social comparisons and social media effects (32:28) The concept of perceived wealth (37:16) Lifestyle inflation and hedonic adaptation (44:39) Diversification and performance chasing performance (48:22) The impact of news on investments and when to sell (52:13) Scarcity vs abundance mindset (54:51) Celebrating milestones, Carl's future plans, and reader responses ----- Follow Meb on X [https://twitter.com/MebFaber], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mebanefaber/] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKvWzzrVUA_DSCoKXL6GU2w?sub_confirmation=1] For detailed show notes, click here [https://www.themebfabershow.com/episodes/NXVpHJfXjrG] To learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our mailing list [https://theideafarm.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=6750faf5c6091bc898da154ff&id=7249739cdb] or visit us at cambriainvestments.com [http://www.cambriainvestments.com/] ----- Follow The Idea Farm: X [https://twitter.com/TheIdeaFarm] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/theideafarm-co/] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mebfabershow/] | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@mebfabershow] ----- Interested in sponsoring the show? Email us at Feedback@TheMebFaberShow.com ----- Past guests include Ed Thorp [https://mebfaber.com/2017/02/08/10017/], Richard Thaler [https://mebfaber.com/2021/08/04/e337-richard-thaler/], Jeremy Grantham [https://mebfaber.com/2021/02/08/episode-286-jeremy-grantham-gmo-what-day-is-the-highest-level-of-optimism-its-the-day-the-market-hits-the-peak/], Joel Greenblatt [https://mebfaber.com/2020/10/28/episode-260-joel-greenblatt-gotham-asset-management-nine-out-of-ten-families-in-the-top-fifth-of-the-income-chain-have-retirement-savings-nine-in-ten-in-the-bottom-fifth-have-none/], Campbell Harvey [https://mebfaber.com/2019/08/28/episode-172-cam-harvey-this-is-a-time-of-considerable-risk-of-a-drawdown/], Ivy Zelman [https://mebfaber.com/2022/03/30/403-ivy-zelman/], Kathryn Kaminski [https://mebfaber.com/2021/05/12/e310-kathryn-kaminski/], Jason Calacanis [https://mebfaber.com/2017/08/30/episode-69-jason-calacanis-little-secret-way-dark-art-becoming-truly-wealthy-massive-wealth/], Whitney Baker, [https://mebfaber.com/2022/01/31/e387-whitney-baker/] Aswath Damodaran [https://mebfaber.com/2019/05/10/episode-155-aswath-damodaran-they-uber-and-the-ride-sharing-companies-collectively-have-disrupted-this-businessthats-the-good-news-the-bad-news-is-i-dont-thin/], Howard Marks [https://mebfaber.com/2018/10/03/episode-124-howard-marks-its-not-what-you-buy-its-what-you-pay-for-it-that-determines-whether-something-is-a-good-investment/], Tom Barton [https://mebfaber.com/2018/10/10/episode-125-tom-barton-the-biggest-problem-investors-have-is-things-changeand-they-dont-change/], and many more.  ----- Meb's invested in some awesome startups that have passed along discounts to our listeners. Check them out here [https://mebfaber.com/mebs-deals/]!  ----- Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com [https://thepodcastconsultant.com/]). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Eddy Elfenbein – OG Financial Blogger Turned ETF Manager | #601

Today’s guest is Eddy Elfenbein, one of the OG financial bloggers at Crossing Wall Street. Eddy also runs the CWS ETF, which is from his annual buy list of 25 stocks. In today’s episode, Eddy shares his insights on investing, stock selection, and the challenges of managing an ETF. He discusses the origins of his buy list, his investment philosophy focused on high-quality stocks, and the importance of understanding market cycles. Eddie also provides advice for aspiring ETF managers and reflects on the unique stock picks that have defined his career. (0:00) Starts (3:22) Eddie's buy list concept and CWS ETF launch (9:55) Eddy's investment philosophy (19:36) Stock picking challenges and notable winners (22:45) Market misconceptions (28:38) Elfenbein's stock market theory (38:20) Eddy's most memorable investment (44:54) Market concerns and investment strategies ----- Follow Meb on X [https://twitter.com/MebFaber], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mebanefaber/] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKvWzzrVUA_DSCoKXL6GU2w?sub_confirmation=1] For detailed show notes, click here [https://www.themebfabershow.com/episodes/6O9aut4madq] To learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our mailing list [https://theideafarm.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=6750faf5c6091bc898da154ff&id=7249739cdb] or visit us at cambriainvestments.com [http://www.cambriainvestments.com/] ----- Follow The Idea Farm: X [https://twitter.com/TheIdeaFarm] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/theideafarm-co/] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mebfabershow/] | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@mebfabershow] ----- Interested in sponsoring the show? Email us at Feedback@TheMebFaberShow.com ----- Past guests include Ed Thorp [https://mebfaber.com/2017/02/08/10017/], Richard Thaler [https://mebfaber.com/2021/08/04/e337-richard-thaler/], Jeremy Grantham [https://mebfaber.com/2021/02/08/episode-286-jeremy-grantham-gmo-what-day-is-the-highest-level-of-optimism-its-the-day-the-market-hits-the-peak/], Joel Greenblatt [https://mebfaber.com/2020/10/28/episode-260-joel-greenblatt-gotham-asset-management-nine-out-of-ten-families-in-the-top-fifth-of-the-income-chain-have-retirement-savings-nine-in-ten-in-the-bottom-fifth-have-none/], Campbell Harvey [https://mebfaber.com/2019/08/28/episode-172-cam-harvey-this-is-a-time-of-considerable-risk-of-a-drawdown/], Ivy Zelman [https://mebfaber.com/2022/03/30/403-ivy-zelman/], Kathryn Kaminski [https://mebfaber.com/2021/05/12/e310-kathryn-kaminski/], Jason Calacanis [https://mebfaber.com/2017/08/30/episode-69-jason-calacanis-little-secret-way-dark-art-becoming-truly-wealthy-massive-wealth/], Whitney Baker, [https://mebfaber.com/2022/01/31/e387-whitney-baker/] Aswath Damodaran [https://mebfaber.com/2019/05/10/episode-155-aswath-damodaran-they-uber-and-the-ride-sharing-companies-collectively-have-disrupted-this-businessthats-the-good-news-the-bad-news-is-i-dont-thin/], Howard Marks [https://mebfaber.com/2018/10/03/episode-124-howard-marks-its-not-what-you-buy-its-what-you-pay-for-it-that-determines-whether-something-is-a-good-investment/], Tom Barton [https://mebfaber.com/2018/10/10/episode-125-tom-barton-the-biggest-problem-investors-have-is-things-changeand-they-dont-change/], and many more.  ----- Meb's invested in some awesome startups that have passed along discounts to our listeners. Check them out here [https://mebfaber.com/mebs-deals/]!  ----- Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com [https://thepodcastconsultant.com/]). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Tobias Carlisle - Warren Buffett, Sun Tzu and The Ancient Art of Risk-Taking | #600

Today’s guest is Tobias Carlisle, founder of Acquirers Funds and serves as portfolio manager of the firm’s deep value strategy. He’s just released a book called Soldier of Fortune: Warren Buffett, Sun Tzu and the Ancient Art of Risk-Taking [https://amzn.to/4mRqHUW]. In today’s episode, Toby starts by discussing the current valuation landscape and the challenge for small cap investors. Then he explores the intersection of Warren Buffett’s investment philosophy with Sun Tzu’s teachings. He walks through notable investment case studies, including General Re, Burlington Northern and Japanese trading houses. The case studies all convey the significance of patience, strategic thinking, and the pursuit of asymmetric opportunities in investing, while also addressing the psychological aspects that influence investor behavior. (0:34) Introduction of Tobias Carlisle (1:32) Value investing in current market conditions (4:04) Market outlook and valuation differences across cap-sizes (10:03) Jay Powell's recent comments (13:57) Toby's new book (19:54) The Gen Re investment (26:33) Buffett's investment in Japan and Apple (32:57) Buffett's investment principles and managing FOMO (42:30) Comparing low volatility and high beta stocks ----- Follow Meb on X [https://twitter.com/MebFaber], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mebanefaber/] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKvWzzrVUA_DSCoKXL6GU2w?sub_confirmation=1] For detailed show notes, click here [https://www.themebfabershow.com/episodes/C2GAW8GWKUT] To learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our mailing list [https://theideafarm.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=6750faf5c6091bc898da154ff&id=7249739cdb] or visit us at cambriainvestments.com [http://www.cambriainvestments.com/] ----- Follow The Idea Farm: X [https://twitter.com/TheIdeaFarm] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/theideafarm-co/] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mebfabershow/] | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@mebfabershow] ----- Interested in sponsoring the show? Email us at Feedback@TheMebFaberShow.com ----- Past guests include Ed Thorp [https://mebfaber.com/2017/02/08/10017/], Richard Thaler [https://mebfaber.com/2021/08/04/e337-richard-thaler/], Jeremy Grantham [https://mebfaber.com/2021/02/08/episode-286-jeremy-grantham-gmo-what-day-is-the-highest-level-of-optimism-its-the-day-the-market-hits-the-peak/], Joel Greenblatt [https://mebfaber.com/2020/10/28/episode-260-joel-greenblatt-gotham-asset-management-nine-out-of-ten-families-in-the-top-fifth-of-the-income-chain-have-retirement-savings-nine-in-ten-in-the-bottom-fifth-have-none/], Campbell Harvey [https://mebfaber.com/2019/08/28/episode-172-cam-harvey-this-is-a-time-of-considerable-risk-of-a-drawdown/], Ivy Zelman [https://mebfaber.com/2022/03/30/403-ivy-zelman/], Kathryn Kaminski [https://mebfaber.com/2021/05/12/e310-kathryn-kaminski/], Jason Calacanis [https://mebfaber.com/2017/08/30/episode-69-jason-calacanis-little-secret-way-dark-art-becoming-truly-wealthy-massive-wealth/], Whitney Baker, [https://mebfaber.com/2022/01/31/e387-whitney-baker/] Aswath Damodaran [https://mebfaber.com/2019/05/10/episode-155-aswath-damodaran-they-uber-and-the-ride-sharing-companies-collectively-have-disrupted-this-businessthats-the-good-news-the-bad-news-is-i-dont-thin/], Howard Marks [https://mebfaber.com/2018/10/03/episode-124-howard-marks-its-not-what-you-buy-its-what-you-pay-for-it-that-determines-whether-something-is-a-good-investment/], Tom Barton [https://mebfaber.com/2018/10/10/episode-125-tom-barton-the-biggest-problem-investors-have-is-things-changeand-they-dont-change/], and many more.  ----- Meb's invested in some awesome startups that have passed along discounts to our listeners. Check them out here [https://mebfaber.com/mebs-deals/]!  ----- Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com [https://thepodcastconsultant.com/]). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Morgan Housel on The Illusion of Wealth and Happiness | #599

Today’s guest is Morgan Housel, the bestselling author of The Psychology of Money [https://amzn.to/4893IBi] and Same As Ever [https://amzn.to/4mGFtOs]. His books have sold over nine million copies. His new book releasing in October is The Art of Spending Money [https://amzn.to/4mCFrH5]. Morgan is a partner at The Collaborative Fund and serves on the board of directors at Markel. In today’s episode, Morgan discusses the complexities of wealth, spending, and happiness. He shares insights on the psychological implications of financial identity and the importance of independence and purpose in achieving true happiness. One theme throughout is that investing is more about human behavior than financial principles. (0:00) Starts (1:31) Introduction of guest Morgan Housel (2:01) Virality, luck and success (3:38) The psychological impact of wealth (7:15) The burden of material possessions and spending for happiness (11:17) Personal history's influence on spending and investment behavior (16:01) Cultural attitudes toward investing (22:07) The role of identity in financial behavior (27:45) Avoiding peer comparisons (37:30) Finding happiness and purpose after financial independence (50:13) Morgan's most memorable investment Sponsor: ⁠AcreTrader⁠ [https://acretrader.com/?utm_campaign=24118334-Meb%20Faber%20October%202025&utm_source=Meb_Faber_October_2025_Podcast&utm_medium=podcast] is an investment platform that makes it simple to own shares of farmland and earn passive income, and you can start investing in just minutes online. ----- Follow Meb on X [https://twitter.com/MebFaber], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mebanefaber/] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKvWzzrVUA_DSCoKXL6GU2w?sub_confirmation=1] For detailed show notes, click here [https://www.themebfabershow.com/episodes/rFEE2Sg325Y] To learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our mailing list [https://theideafarm.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=6750faf5c6091bc898da154ff&id=7249739cdb] or visit us at cambriainvestments.com [http://www.cambriainvestments.com/] ----- Follow The Idea Farm: X [https://twitter.com/TheIdeaFarm] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/theideafarm-co/] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mebfabershow/] | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@mebfabershow] ----- Interested in sponsoring the show? Email us at Feedback@TheMebFaberShow.com ----- Past guests include Ed Thorp [https://mebfaber.com/2017/02/08/10017/], Richard Thaler [https://mebfaber.com/2021/08/04/e337-richard-thaler/], Jeremy Grantham [https://mebfaber.com/2021/02/08/episode-286-jeremy-grantham-gmo-what-day-is-the-highest-level-of-optimism-its-the-day-the-market-hits-the-peak/], Joel Greenblatt [https://mebfaber.com/2020/10/28/episode-260-joel-greenblatt-gotham-asset-management-nine-out-of-ten-families-in-the-top-fifth-of-the-income-chain-have-retirement-savings-nine-in-ten-in-the-bottom-fifth-have-none/], Campbell Harvey [https://mebfaber.com/2019/08/28/episode-172-cam-harvey-this-is-a-time-of-considerable-risk-of-a-drawdown/], Ivy Zelman [https://mebfaber.com/2022/03/30/403-ivy-zelman/], Kathryn Kaminski [https://mebfaber.com/2021/05/12/e310-kathryn-kaminski/], Jason Calacanis [https://mebfaber.com/2017/08/30/episode-69-jason-calacanis-little-secret-way-dark-art-becoming-truly-wealthy-massive-wealth/], Whitney Baker, [https://mebfaber.com/2022/01/31/e387-whitney-baker/] Aswath Damodaran [https://mebfaber.com/2019/05/10/episode-155-aswath-damodaran-they-uber-and-the-ride-sharing-companies-collectively-have-disrupted-this-businessthats-the-good-news-the-bad-news-is-i-dont-thin/], Howard Marks [https://mebfaber.com/2018/10/03/episode-124-howard-marks-its-not-what-you-buy-its-what-you-pay-for-it-that-determines-whether-something-is-a-good-investment/], Tom Barton [https://mebfaber.com/2018/10/10/episode-125-tom-barton-the-biggest-problem-investors-have-is-things-changeand-they-dont-change/], and many more.  ----- Meb's invested in some awesome startups that have passed along discounts to our listeners. Check them out here [https://mebfaber.com/mebs-deals/]!  ----- Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com [https://thepodcastconsultant.com/]). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]