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The Capital Cycle Podcast

Marathon Asset Management

Edward Chancellor, the distinguished financial historian, author and journalist interviews investors from Marathon Asset Management [Marathon London] about their latest views on the investment landscape.

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  • 20 episodes
  • Updated Friday

Episodes20

  • Friday · 22 min

    Buyback Heaven

    How buybacks are delivering value to shareholders in Japan. Edward Chancellor talks to Justin Hill, a Japanese Equities Portfolio Manager. For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Friday · 16 min

    RealKapital

    De-globalisation and the steel industry. Edward Chancellor talks to Tytus Zurawski, a European Equities Analyst. For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • June 30 · 16 min

    Passive’s Massive AI Gamble

    Relatively less liquid mega-cap stocks and sector concentration have led to unintended risks for passive investors. Edward Chancellor talks to Tom Wharram, a North American Equities Analyst. For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • June 30 · 21 min

    DeepSequel

    How Chinese innovators and imitators are threatening Western businesses. Edward Chancellor talks to Laura Fyfe, an Emerging Markets Analyst. For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • May 29 · 19 min

    AI and the Material World

    As the AI theme goes global, opportunity arises in undervalued, tangible assets. Edward Chancellor talks to Alex Duffy, an Emerging Markets Fund Manager. For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • May 29 · 18 min

    AI Disruptees

    Opportunities among companies deemed AI losers. Edward Chancellor talks to Charles Carter, a European Equities Fund Manager. For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • March 31 · 18 min

    Aircraft Leasing Lift-Off

    A shortage of planes is a boon for leasing companies. Edward Chancellor talks to Tom Wharram, a North American Equities Analyst. For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • March 31 · 12 min

    Masters of the Air

    How European aerospace companies lead the world in an attractive capital cycle. Edward Chancellor talks to Ben Slingsby, an European Equities Analyst. For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • February 27 · 16 min

    AI Eats Software?

    Rising investment appears to be leading to increasing capacity and competition. Edward Chancellor talks to Tom Wharram, a North American Equities Analyst. For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • February 27 · 20 min

    The Tyranny of the Index

    History tells us that long-term equity returns depend on the starting valuation level. Edward Chancellor talks to Alex Duffy, an Emerging Markets Portfolio Manager. For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • February 9 · 45 min

    Capital Account Book

    A discussion of Marathon’s first book, published in 2004. Edward Chancellor talks to Charles Carter, a European portfolio manager. For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Dec 23, 2025 · 16 min

    Boxing Day Gift

    The capital cycle in the cardboard box industry. Edward Chancellor talks to Rob Anstey, a North American Portfolio Manager. For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Dec 23, 2025 · 16 min

    Job Lot on Sale

    The rise of Kanzhun’s online recruitment business, Boss Zhipin, in China. Edward Chancellor talks Kai Chen, an Emerging Markets Analyst. For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Dec 23, 2025 · 7 min

    Churn Chat

    A satire imagining a heated boardroom discussion of AI funding challenges. Edward Chancellor introduces Stanley Churn’s latest business venture. Disclaimer: All characters, names and organisations portrayed are entirely fictional and are not intended to represent or be modelled on any real persons or companies. For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Nov 26, 2025 · 12 min

    A Different Network Effect

    The long-term appeal of European utility networks. Edward Chancellor talks to Ben Slingsby, a European Analyst. For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Nov 26, 2025 · 18 min

    Barbarous Relics

    Absolute return potential in Emerging Market stocks. Edward Chancellor talks Laura Fyfe, an Emerging Markets Analyst. For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Sep 30, 2025 · 20 min

    AI: Mad Maths?

    Applying some cold logic to a hot sector. Edward Chancellor talks to Charles Carter, a European Portfolio Manager. For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Sep 30, 2025 · 13 min

    The Long Tail

    How a book inspired strategy at Richelieu Hardware. Edward Chancellor talks to Tom Wharram, a North American Analyst. For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Aug 29, 2025 · 26 min

    Chinese Property Opportunity

    The industry appears to be entering a favourable turn in its capital cycle. Edward Chancellor talks to Kai Chen, an Emerging Markets Analyst. For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Aug 29, 2025 · 18 min

    Mucky Business

    Waste management can be a highly lucrative endeavour. Edward Chancellor talks to Robert Anstey, a North American Portfolio Manager. For more information, or to access select articles from Marathon’s Global Investment Review publications which accompany this podcast series, please visit www.thecapitalcycle.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.