Life as a Buy Side Investor with Dan Boston

Life as a Buy Side Investor with Dan Boston

Update: 2025-06-05
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In this episode, the hosts are joined by Dan Boston from Polar Capital to discuss small cap investing and its potential. Dan shares his journey from a young self-taught investor to managing large capital funds, emphasizing the importance of understanding a company’s fundamental operations over just financial metrics.


He also discusses the implications of the global realignment on investment strategies, offering insights into how international markets, particularly small-cap stocks, may offer promising opportunities.


Dan offers practical advice for young investors and underscores the value of mentorship and continuous learning.


00:00  Introduction and Guest Welcome


00:52  Dan's Early Interest in Stocks


02:20  A Day in the Life of an Investor


05:16  Career Path and Key Experiences


08:53  Advice for Aspiring Investors


14:41  Investment Strategies and Philosophy


18:28  Identifying Promising Small Companies


24:55  Evaluating Management Teams


25:53  Identifying Companies with Strong Execution Plans


26:11  Case Study: Swedish Online Pharmacy


27:46  Automation and Scale in the Pharmaceutical Industry


29:02  Global Market Trends and Company Strategies


32:24  The Great Global Realignment


37:23  Opportunities in Changing Markets


42:08  Investment Strategies and Diversification


45:20  Advice for Young Investors


48:56  Conclusion and Resources


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Why international and why now? -- https://www.polarcapitalfunds.com/us/individual/News-Views/Post/10523/Why_international_and_why_now/

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Life as a Buy Side Investor with Dan Boston

Life as a Buy Side Investor with Dan Boston

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