The Master Investor Podcast with Wilfred Frost

Cathie Wood, Founder and CEO of Ark Invest, which manages $35bn in disruptive, technology-enabled innovation, joins Wilf to share her market views - why she’s hugely bullish on Tesla, bearish on Apple, warming up to Alphabet, and convinced that both Robotaxis and AI will be “winner-takes-most” markets. She also explains why she’s so optimistic on Robotics as a theme. Cathie reflects on the highs and lows of her own career, including the 80% drawdown her funds suffered in 2021/22, and why she believes failure is essential to great innovation. She argues that Elon Musk is the greatest innovator alive, and that founder-led companies are more important than ever in times of rapid disruption - enabling bold decisions and risk-taking that consensus-driven management can’t match. Don’t miss our crypto-focused bonus episode, where Cathie Wood explains why she believes Bitcoin will be the biggest cryptocurrency, her take on Ethereum and Stablecoins, and what recent Gold trends mean for markets. Subscribe so you don’t miss it when it drops! To find the relevant ticker for Ark Invest's Funds in the region you are in:   If you are in the US visit: https://www.ark-funds.com/our-etfs   If you are in the UK or EU visit: https://europe.ark-funds.com/funds/   The content of The Master Investor Podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or other professional advice. Always seek independent financial advice before making investment decisions   You can watch the full video on The Master Investor YouTube channel   And follow @WilfredFrost on X and Linked In   This podcast is produced by Paradine Productions, The Master Investor Podcast Ltd in association with Bird Lime Media.

Baroness Morrissey is one of Britain’s most successful investors, becoming CEO of Newton Investment Management at the age of 35, and more than doubling its size over 15 years. She was also Wilf’s first CEO – he started his career at Newton.  In this episode, Helena outlines how she’s managed to be so successful, reflecting on why the trade that made her career – buying UK Gilts in the late 90s before Bank Of England independence led to a massive rally - taught her to seize the moment. As a founder of The 30% Club and Chair of The Diversity Project, she also discusses where the DEI movement lost its way, including its failure to highlight the improved outcomes of diversity of thought. Plus, her career advice, particularly for women: “leap before you look.” Helena also suggests what the UK government needs to do to bring London back as a leading financial centre, and expresses caution over the current US market, which is in bubble territory.   The content of The Master Investor Podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or other professional advice. Always seek independent financial advice before making investment decisions   You can watch the full video on The Master Investor YouTube channel   And follow @WilfredFrost on X and Linked In   This podcast is produced by Paradine Productions, The Master Investor Podcast Ltd in association with Bird Lime Media.

Nick Clegg, former UK Deputy Prime Minister and President of Global Affairs at Meta, joins Wilfred Frost on The Master Investor Podcast to discuss politics, leadership, and the future of technology. In this wide-ranging conversation, Clegg explains why he believes Britain has 'fallen out of love with the future', the differences between US and UK attitudes to growth, why China might beat America in the AI race, and why he is skeptical about the AI hype in general. Clegg expresses his discomfort at how close tech leaders have gotten to the Trump administration and tells Silicon Valley to “man up and grow some”. He believes free speech IS under threat in the UK, and that politics is much harder than business.   During the interview Wilf and Nick discussed the ongoing case in the US relating to the suicide of Adam Raine on 11 April 2025 having interacted with ChatGPT. Here is a statement provided to CNBC by an OpenAI spokesperson:  “We are deeply saddened by Mr. Raine’s passing, and our thoughts are with his family. ChatGPT includes safeguards such as directing people to crisis helplines and referring them to real-world resources. While these safeguards work best in common, short exchanges, we’ve learned over time that they can sometimes become less reliable in long interactions where parts of the model’s safety training may degrade. Safeguards are strongest when every element works as intended, and we will continually improve on them. Guided by experts and grounded in responsibility to the people who use our tools, we’re working to make ChatGPT more supportive in moments of crisis by making it easier to reach emergency services, helping people connect with trusted contacts, and strengthening protections for teens.”    The content of The Master Investor Podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or other professional advice. Always seek independent financial advice before making investment decisions   You can watch the full video on The Master Investor YouTube channel   And follow @WilfredFrost on X and Linked In   This podcast is produced by Paradine Productions, The Master Investor Podcast Ltd in association with Bird Lime Media.  

Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss warns that Britain is heading for calamity, with government too big and unaccountable. In this in-depth conversation, she defends the tax-cutting agenda she championed in 2022, backs the Labour government’s trade deal with President Trump, and explains why she has no sympathy for Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Truss also shares why she doesn’t think Kemi Badenoch will ever become Prime Minister. Reflecting on the fallout from the September 2022 mini-budget, she debates with Wilf who was ultimately responsible for the market turmoil that defined her short time in office. The content of The Master Investor Podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or other professional advice. Always seek independent financial advice before making investment decisions   You can watch the full video on The Master Investor YouTube channel   And follow @WilfredFrost on X and Linked In   This podcast is produced by Paradine Productions, The Master Investor Podcast Ltd in association with Bird Lime Media.

Billionaire investor Jim Mellon, and co-founder of The Master Investor Podcast chats with Wilf about why he is surprised the US market has been so resilient in the face of multiple challenges, and why he continues to see much greater opportunity elsewhere. They discuss the risks of the US debt crisis, why Jim is cautious on the Mag7 tech giants, and where real opportunities lie in China, UK, silver, lithium, robotics, and quantum computing. Jim also shares lessons from his early investments, his approach to diversification and risk, and the importance of reading and research.     The content of The Master Investor Podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or other professional advice. Always seek independent financial advice before making investment decisions   You can watch the full video on The Master Investor YouTube channel   And follow @WilfredFrost on X and Linked In   This podcast is produced by Paradine Productions, The Master Investor Podcast Ltd in association with Bird Lime Media.

Tom Lee remains a Bitcoin bull, confident it could one day hit $1M—but he’s even more bullish on Ethereum. In this episode, he explains why Bitcoin’s main appeal is as a store of value, while Ethereum is set to become the backbone of real-world applications. From tokenization outside the US to Wall Street building the infrastructure of the future on Ethereum, Tom breaks down why ETH could surpass Bitcoin’s total network value.   Follow Tom on X: @Fundstrat And his colleague Mark on X: @MarkNewtonCMT To subscribe to Tom’s research, visit: https://fsinsight.com/our-services/ And learn more about his ETF here: https://grannyshots.com/ And his Ethereum treasury company here: https://www.bitminetech.io/ Please note that Tom has personal positions in these companies, and the content of The Master Investor Podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or other professional advice. Always seek independent financial advice before making investment decisions   You can watch the full video on The Master Investor YouTube channel   And follow @WilfredFrost on X and Linked In   This podcast is produced by Paradine Productions, The Master Investor Podcast Ltd in association with Bird Lime Media.

Tom Lee, founder of Fundstrat Global Advisors, tells Wilf why he thinks the stock market is entering the start of a new 10-year bull run. Tom explains how demographics drive that conviction, while he thinks people are overly concerned about inflation, but that maintaining Federal Reserve independence is critical. He outlines why understanding the companies you invest in is more important than ever and shares his views on top picks like Palantir and JPMorgan Chase. Wilf and Tom also cover the warning signs he watches for when calling a market top, which aren’t flashing yet. Crypto fans, don’t miss tomorrow's bonus episode, where Tom joins Wilf again to dive into his bullish case for Ethereum and Bitcoin.   Follow Tom on X: @Fundstrat And his colleague Mark on X: @MarkNewtonCMT To subscribe to Tom’s research, visit: https://fsinsight.com/our-services/ And learn more about his ETF here: https://grannyshots.com/ And his Ethereum treasury company here: https://www.bitminetech.io/ Please note that Tom has personal positions in these companies, and the content of The Master Investor Podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or other professional advice. Always seek independent financial advice before making investment decisions   You can watch the full video on The Master Investor Podcast YouTube channel.    And follow @WilfredFrost on X.   This podcast is produced by Paradine Productions, The Master Investor Podcast Ltd in association with Bird Lime Media.

Liz Ann Sonders is Chief Market Strategist at Charles Schwab, which manages $11 trillion in client assets. On this week's show she breaks down the current market complacency to Wilf, and explains why investors should pay attention to what small stocks and under-the-surface factors are signaling beneath the S&P 500 and away from mega cap stocks like Nvidia. She also discusses why valuations aren’t a reliable market timing tool, the latest inflation and labor market data - with recent revisions reminding her of 2007/08. She also discusses how her job has changed with shorter investor time horizons and how retail traders are gaining influence. Finally, she shares her top investment advice and insights for navigating today’s markets.   Read Schwab’s report on US inflation here: https://www.schwab.com/learn/story/inflation-heat-is-on   The content of The Master Investor Podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or other professional advice. Always seek independent financial advice before making investment decisions   You can watch the full video on The Master Investor YouTube channel.    And follow @WilfredFrost on X.   This podcast is produced by Paradine Productions, The Master Investor Podcast Ltd in association with Bird Lime Media.

Larry McDonald, author of The Bear Traps Report newsletter, former Lehman trader, and NYT bestselling author of A Colossal Failure of Common Sense is one of the best connected men in markets globally. Drawing on lessons from legends like Charlie Munger, David Tepper, and David Einhorn — all featured in his new book How To Listen When Markets Speak — Larry explains his view that the 'serpent of inflation is nowhere near dead', what that means for your portfolio construction, why passive investing could break the market and his fears for Meta’s share price. He also shares his top investing principles: avoid over-trading and wait patiently for moments of true capitulation.   To sign up to Larry's daily newsletter - The Bear Traps Report - please email info@thebeartrapsreport.com   The content of The Master Investor Podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or other professional advice. Always seek independent financial advice before making investment decisions   You can watch the full video on The Master Investor YouTube channel.    And follow @WilfredFrost on X.   This podcast is produced by Paradine Productions, The Master Investor Podcast Ltd in association with Bird Lime Media.

This week, Wilf talks to Thomas Peterffy, the digital trading pioneer and founder of Interactive Brokers. With a personal fortune of over $75bn, Peterffy is one of the most successful entrepreneurs of all time. Arriving in the US from communist Hungary at 22 with no English, he embodies the American Dream. In this conversation, he defends capitalism and Donald Trump, reflects on building a $100bn business, and reveals his simple secret to success: using technology to deliver better, cheaper products for customers.   The content of The Master Investor Podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or other professional advice. Always seek independent financial advice before making investment decisions   You can watch the full video on The Master Investor YouTube channel.    And follow @WilfredFrost on X.   This podcast is produced by Paradine Productions, The Master Investor Podcast Ltd in association with Bird Lime Media.

This week, Wilf sits down with legendary investor and Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio to discuss the growing risks in global debt markets, the complacency he sees in bond pricing, and the warning signals beginning to flash. Dalio shares how he's positioning his own portfolio with gold and a small amount of Bitcoin, and why he believes the Magnificent 7 stocks are looking expensive. He also reflects on historical patterns of collapse, currency devaluation, and what it will take for the UK and US to navigate what's coming.   The content of The Master Investor Podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or other professional advice. Always seek independent financial advice before making investment decisions   You can watch the full video on The Master Investor YouTube channel.    And follow @WilfredFrost on X.   This podcast is produced by Paradine Productions, The Master Investor Podcast Ltd in association with Bird Lime Media.

This week Wilf sits down for a rare, extended conversation with Goldman Sachs Chairman and CEO David Solomon in London, who shares his leadership advice while reflecting on the strategy that has seen his bank outperform his rivals in the last few years. He shares stark warnings about London's fragile position in the global financial system, the importance of getting policy right on both sides of the Atlantic, but ignoring the noise from the Trump administration and his constructive view on the US economy and Goldman's business over the next 18 months.   The content of The Master Investor Podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or other professional advice. Always seek independent financial advice before making investment decisions   You can watch the full video on The Master Investor YouTube channel.    And follow @WilfredFrost on X.   This podcast is produced by Paradine Productions, The Master Investor Podcast Ltd in association with Bird Lime Media.

Hightower Advisors' Chief Investment Strategist, Head of Investment Solutions and Equity Portfolio Manager Stephanie Link outlines why she has been constructive on the US market in recent years despite the considerable noise. She also discusses being brave and buying during the April pullback, her top stock picks (Uber, Palo Alto Networks, Vertiv, Boeing, Amazon, D.R. Horton and multiple banks), and her advice on investing and smashing it in a male dominated industry.   The content of The Master Investor Podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or other professional advice. Always seek independent financial advice before making investment decisions   You can watch the full video on The Master Investor YouTube channel.    And follow @WilfredFrost on X.   This podcast is produced by Paradine Productions, The Master Investor Podcast Ltd in association with Bird Lime Media.

Some bonus content from Wilf's conversation earlier this week with the Founder, Chairman, and Long Term Investment Strategist at GMO, Jeremy Grantham. This time Jeremy focuses on the biggest long term risks he sees for the market, and humanity, including toxicity, declining fertility and climate change.   The content of The Master Investor Podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or other professional advice. Always seek independent financial advice before making investment decisions   You can watch the full video on The Master Investor YouTube channel.    And follow @WilfredFrost on X.   This podcast is produced by Paradine Productions, The Master Investor Podcast Ltd in association with Bird Lime Media.

This week Wilf speaks to the man who has predicted some of the biggest stock market bubbles of the last 5 decades - Jeremy Grantham - who, on the day that Nvidia hits $4trn market cap, predicts we're nearing the top of another major bubble, likening Nvidia's success to the "guy selling the shovels at the peak of the gold rush". Striking a very bearish note on the US Magnificent 7, he discusses the pain that predicting crashes too early causes finance professionals, but how private individuals have advantages as long as they step back and look at the data, as he shares his advice for investors following a legendary career.   The content of The Master Investor Podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or other professional advice. Always seek independent financial advice before making investment decisions   You can watch the full video on The Master Investor YouTube channel.    And follow @WilfredFrost on X.   This podcast is produced by Paradine Productions, The Master Investor Podcast Ltd in association with Bird Lime Media.

This week Wilf speaks to Former US Treasury Secretary Jack Lew about President Trump's economic agenda, and reflects on how he helped President Clinton balance the budget in the 90s, in light of Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" making its way through Congress. Lew reflects on the growing size of the US deficit, the weakening US dollar, and gives his advice for leaders on how to build bridges with those on the opposing team.   The content of The Master Investor Podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or other professional advice. Always seek independent financial advice before making investment decisions   You can watch the full video on The Master Investor YouTube channel.    And follow @WilfredFrost on X.   This podcast is produced by Paradine Productions, The Master Investor Podcast Ltd in association with Bird Lime Media.  

This week Wilf talks to Founder and Portfolio Manager of Niles Investment Management, Dan Niles, about his latest views on the market, and the career path that’s led to his position as the most respected tech investor in the world. Dan reveals that he is terrified by the US debt position and bearish on the market on any medium term outlook, albeit believing it will make new all time highs in the short term. He reveals his top 5 picks, and explains why he is incredibly bearish on Apple. He also gives listeners a rare insight into his core investing principles while reflecting on the best and worst investments he has ever made.   The content of The Master Investor Podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or other professional advice. Always seek independent financial advice before making investment decisions   You can watch the full video on The Master Investor YouTube channel.    And follow @WilfredFrost on X.   This podcast is produced by Paradine Productions, The Master Investor Podcast Ltd in association with Bird Lime Media.

Wilfred Frost sits down for a teaser episode with his co-creator of The Master Investor Podcast, Jim Mellon, one of Britain's greatest investors, to outline why they have launched the podcast, and preview what they have to come in the weeks ahead.   Jim Mellon is a British entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist with a wide range of interests. Through his private investment company, Burnbrae Group, he has substantial real estate holdings in Germany and the Isle of Man, as well as holdings in private and public companies. Jim’s investment philosophy is underpinned by careful analysis of new industries or major shifts in markets.    Wilfred Frost is the presenter of the breakfast show on Sky News (7-10am Monday-Thursday), and a contributor for NBC News, CNBC and MSNBC. Until 2022 he was the anchor of CNBC’s flagship show, Closing Bell, which airs daily from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. He began his career in finance, working for five years as a fund manager at Newton Investment Management, before switching to broadcast journalism in 2014. Behind the camera, he is CEO of Paradine Productions, one of the oldest independent production companies in the UK.   The Master Investor Podcast is for anyone passionate about business and investing. We are pro ambition, celebrate success and provide you the edge. Join us and learn from the most legendary investors and business leaders in the world.   You can watch the full video on The Master Investor YouTube channel.  And follow @WilfredFrost on X.   Nothing in the Master Investor podcast constitutes financial advice. We're here to share ideas and opinions, but you should always seek external independent financial advice before making your own investment decisions.   This podcast is produced by Paradine Productions, The Master Investor Ltd in association with Bird Lime Media.