MI223: Using Alternative Data for Alpha w/ Mike Chen

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 02:36 - What is alternative data and how is it used to inform investment decisions? 04:18 - How some of the world’s largest investment managers are using alternative data to inform their investment decisions and generate alpha.  09:56 - Which sectors benefit the most by using alternative data as part of the investment process? 11:22 - What are the main ways alternative data is being used to inform investment decisions? 24:17 - What are the implications this has for retail investors' ability to generate alpha? 39:27 - Why Mike thinks sustainability and biotech are two themes investors should pay attention to.  40:36 - Why including sustainability considerations into your investment process can lead to higher returns.    And much, much more!  *Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Kyle and the other community members. Check out Robeco. Related We Study Billionaires Episode: Quant Investing w/ Patrick O'Shaughnessy - TIP063.   NEW TO THE SHOW? Check out our Millennial Investing Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try Kyle’s favorite tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: Toyota Airbnb DeleteMe Yahoo! Finance Fundrise Public NetSuite NerdWallet Connect with Mike: LinkedIn  Connect with Rebecca: Twitter | Instagram HELP US OUT! Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it!  Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm