//podcastplus.net/feed/the-world-according-to-boyar~fe8bf40f The World According to Boyar brings top investors, best selling authors, and market newsmakers to show you the smartest ways to uncover value in the stock market. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:37:54 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/726525/episodes/17249353-inside-iac-chris-halpin-on-unlocking-value-in-turo-dotdash-meredith-and-the-future-of-digital-media.mp3 Episode Summary: In this episode, Jonathan Boyar welcomes Chris Halpin, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer of IAC—a holding company known for its savvy capital allocation and track record of building internet leaders like Expedia, Match Group, and Ticketmaster.  Chris brings a unique perspective shaped by senior roles at the NFL and Providence Equity before joining IAC. He and Jonathan explore how IAC is navigating today’s market, why the stock is significantly undervalued, and how the company is positioning key holdings like Dotdash Meredith, Turo, and Care.com for long-term success.  Whether you're an investor, media strategist, or just someone fascinated by the business of the internet, this episode offers a front-row seat to how IAC is building value in unconventional and often overlooked digital businesses.  Topics Discussed  Chris’s unique journey from private equity to the NFL to IAC  The transformation of Dotdash Meredith ... Tue, 03 Jun 2025 03:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/726525/episodes/17249353-inside-iac-chris-halpin-on-unlocking-value-in-turo-dotdash-meredith-and-the-future-of-digital-media.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/726525/episodes/16693154-bill-ackman-on-investing-politics-and-turning-howard-hughes-into-a-modern-day-berkshire-hathaway.mp3 Episode Summary: In this episode of The World According to Boyar , Jonathan Boyar sits down with Bill Ackman, the legendary hedge fund manager and founder of Pershing Square, to discuss his latest big move involving Howard Hughes, his unfiltered views on politics, and his growing role as an activist investor. Ackman shares his thoughts on the Trump administration, deregulation, and why he believes reducing government inefficiency could be a game changer for the U.S. economy. On the investing front, he dives into his bid to increase his stake in Howard Hughes Corporation, his vision for transforming it into a "modern-day Berkshire Hathaway," and why he believes the market continues to misprice the company. He also addresses concerns about management fees, corporate governance, and what his long-term plans mean for shareholders. Finally, Ackman opens up about his outspoken presence on X (formerly Twitter), why he’s been so vocal on antisemitism and media bias, and how he sees this as part of a lar... Thu, 27 Feb 2025 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/726525/episodes/16693154-bill-ackman-on-investing-politics-and-turning-howard-hughes-into-a-modern-day-berkshire-hathaway.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/726525/episodes/15569305-ai-indexes-and-independent-research-inside-morningstar-s-strategy-with-ceo-kunal-kapoor.mp3 Join host Jonathan Boyar as he sits down with Kunal Kapoor, the dynamic CEO of Morningstar, in this episode of The World According to Boyar . Dive into the story behind one of the most influential firms in the financial services industry and discover how Kunal’s leadership has propelled Morningstar to new heights. Kunal discusses Morningstar's mission to empower investor success through independent research and data-driven insights. He shares insights on the evolution of Morningstar, the importance of simplicity and low-cost investment strategies, and the role of technology and AI in the research process. Kunal also talks about Morningstar's growth strategy, including their expansion into private markets, the index business, and the credit ratings sector. Tune in to hear Kunal's thoughts on the future of investing, the importance of company culture, and his perspective on investing in family-controlled businesses. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the fu... Tue, 13 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/726525/episodes/15569305-ai-indexes-and-independent-research-inside-morningstar-s-strategy-with-ceo-kunal-kapoor.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/726525/15152183-interactive-brokers-founder-thomas-peterffy-provides-his-thoughts-on-their-market-position-and-growth-potential-he-also-shares-his-incredible-journey-from-humble-beginnings-to-tremendous-financial-success.mp3 This week, I had the honor of interviewing Thomas Peterffy, the founder of Interactive Brokers, on The World According to Boyar podcast. Thomas’s life exemplifies the American Dream: When he came to the United States from Communist Hungary in 1965, virtually penniless and with no knowledge of English, he immediately began teaching himself computer programming while saving up for a seat on the American Stock Exchange. Using technological advances he himself helped pioneer, Thomas established a successful market-making business, paving the way for his biggest financial success: Interactive Brokers, which has a market capitalization north of $50 billion and where he is by far the biggest shareholder. Stay tuned for my discussion with Mr. Peterffy—I think you’ll find it as educational as it is inspiring. The Interview Discusses: Thomas Peterffy’s background. Challenges of adapting to a new country and finding work. The immigrant mentality and its impact on success. The importance of rewardi... Wed, 29 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/726525/15152183-interactive-brokers-founder-thomas-peterffy-provides-his-thoughts-on-their-market-position-and-growth-potential-he-also-shares-his-incredible-journey-from-humble-beginnings-to-tremendous-financial-success.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/726525/episodes/15152183-interactive-brokers-founder-thomas-peterffy-provides-his-thoughts-on-their-market-position-and-growth-potential-he-also-shares-his-incredible-journey-from-humble-beginnings-to-tremendous-financial-success.mp3 This week, I had the honor of interviewing Thomas Peterffy, the founder of Interactive Brokers, on The World According to Boyar podcast. Thomas’s life exemplifies the American Dream: When he came to the United States from Communist Hungary in 1965, virtually penniless and with no knowledge of English, he immediately began teaching himself computer programming while saving up for a seat on the American Stock Exchange. Using technological advances he himself helped pioneer, Thomas established a successful market-making business, paving the way for his biggest financial success: Interactive Brokers, which has a market capitalization north of $50 billion and where he is by far the biggest shareholder. Stay tuned for my discussion with Mr. Peterffy—I think you’ll find it as educational as it is inspiring. The Interview Discusses: Thomas Peterffy’s background. Challenges of adapting to a new country and finding work. The immigrant mentality and its impact on success. The importance of rewardi... Wed, 29 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/726525/episodes/15152183-interactive-brokers-founder-thomas-peterffy-provides-his-thoughts-on-their-market-position-and-growth-potential-he-also-shares-his-incredible-journey-from-humble-beginnings-to-tremendous-financial-success.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/726525/episodes/14954769-from-records-to-radio-bill-wilson-s-journey-to-leading-a-digital-media-empire.mp3 The Interview Discusses: Bill Wilson’s rise from a data-driven marketer at Arista Records to helming a digital-first local media empire. The extraordinary experience of working with Clive Davis.  How he utilized traditional radio as a “trojan horse” to build a digital media company. The competitive advantage of  operating in smaller markets. Why a local content strategy is so differentiated in today’s environment. Bill’s thoughts on capital allocation. His views on running a publicly traded company. Why he believes Townsquare’s stock is intrinsically undervalued. How he intends to unlock shareholder value if the stock price languishes. And much more… Biography: Mr. Wilson joined Townsquare in September 2010 and previously served as Co-Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President and Chief Content & Digital Officer of the Company. Prior to joining Townsquare, Mr. Wilson was President of AOL Media from 2006 to May 2010 where he had overall responsibili... Tue, 30 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/726525/episodes/14954769-from-records-to-radio-bill-wilson-s-journey-to-leading-a-digital-media-empire.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/726525/episodes/14169523-anthony-scaramucci-on-resiliency-cryptocurrencies-and-much-more.mp3 The Interview Discusses:  Anthony’s amazing life story growing up from humble beginnings to becoming a major success on Wall Street. His theory on resiliency and how he was able to recover after being fired from both Goldman Sachs and the White House. Why he is investing in cryptocurrencies. How Bill Miller influenced his investment decision making How Warren Buffett cost him a lot of money His support of Israel  And much more! Biography: Anthony Scaramucci is the founder and managing partner of SkyBridge, a global alternative investment firm, and founder and chairman of SALT, a global thought leadership forum and venture studio. Prior to founding SkyBridge in 2005, Scaramucci co-founded investment partnership Oscar Capital Management, which was sold to Neuberger Berman in 2001. Earlier, he worked in Private Wealth Management at Goldman Sachs & Co.  Scaramucci served on President Donald J. Trump’s 16-person Presidential Transition Team Executive Committee, and in 2017 ... Tue, 19 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/726525/episodes/14169523-anthony-scaramucci-on-resiliency-cryptocurrencies-and-much-more.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/726525/13928936-guy-spier-portfolio-manager-of-the-aquamarine-fund-and-author-of-the-education-of-a-value-investor-and-his-thoughts-on-the-current-geopolitical-landscape.mp3 The Interview Discusses: Growing up in Iran and how having a global upbringing has  impacted him as an investor. Why he is more comfortable investing in the United States. How his grandparents fleeing Nazi Germany has impacted his investment decision making. His experience as an investor during the financial crisis and how he invests during uncertain times. What about the current geopolitical landscape scares him as an investor. His thoughts on holding cash as an investment. His opinion on investing in small capitalization companies Why as a value investor he is comfortable investing in high multiple stocks. Why he owns Mastercard & Bank of America. Biography:   Guy Spier is a Zurich based author and investor.  Guy completed his MBA at the Harvard Business School, class of 1993, and holds a First Class degree in PPE (Politics, Philosophy and Economics) from Oxford University where he studied at Brasenose College with the British Prime minister David Cameron.   After ... Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/726525/13928936-guy-spier-portfolio-manager-of-the-aquamarine-fund-and-author-of-the-education-of-a-value-investor-and-his-thoughts-on-the-current-geopolitical-landscape.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/726525/episodes/13928936-guy-spier-portfolio-manager-of-the-aquamarine-fund-and-author-of-the-education-of-a-value-investor-and-his-thoughts-on-the-current-geopolitical-landscape.mp3 The Interview Discusses: Growing up in Iran and how having a global upbringing has  impacted him as an investor. Why he is more comfortable investing in the United States. How his grandparents fleeing Nazi Germany has impacted his investment decision making. His experience as an investor during the financial crisis and how he invests during uncertain times. What about the current geopolitical landscape scares him as an investor. His thoughts on holding cash as an investment. His opinion on investing in small capitalization companies Why as a value investor he is comfortable investing in high multiple stocks. Why he owns Mastercard & Bank of America. Biography:   Guy Spier is a Zurich based author and investor.  Guy completed his MBA at the Harvard Business School, class of 1993, and holds a First Class degree in PPE (Politics, Philosophy and Economics) from Oxford University where he studied at Brasenose College with the British Prime minister David Cameron.   After ... Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/726525/episodes/13928936-guy-spier-portfolio-manager-of-the-aquamarine-fund-and-author-of-the-education-of-a-value-investor-and-his-thoughts-on-the-current-geopolitical-landscape.mp3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/726525/13076971-patrick-doyle-executive-chairman-of-rbi-on-increasing-domino-s-share-price-by-23x-his-vision-for-tim-hortons-and-burger-king-and-his-thoughts-on-3g-capital.mp3 The Interview Discusses: His remarkable turnaround of Domino’s Pizza where he increased the share price by 23x. The opportunity he saw at Restaurant Brands that convinced him to invest $30 million personally in the company’s shares (and pledge to hold it for 5 years). The dynamics of working for a company controlled by private equity firm 3G. The importance of franchisee profitability for his turnaround plan. Tim Hortons extraordinary success in Canada and how that can be replicated in other parts of the world.  Why Burger King International is performing well and Burger King US is struggling. Could Tim Hortons alone eventually be worth more than Restaurant Brands is currently?  His role as Executive Chairman. What it was like being on Jim Cramer’s Mad Money. The difference between his role at Restaurant Brands where he is Executive Chairman and his role at Best Buy where he is Non-Executive Chairman.  ---And much more!  Nothing in this podcast constitutes investme... Thu, 22 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.buzzsprout.com/726525/13076971-patrick-doyle-executive-chairman-of-rbi-on-increasing-domino-s-share-price-by-23x-his-vision-for-tim-hortons-and-burger-king-and-his-thoughts-on-3g-capital.mp3