# Risk & Reward with Ben Carlson

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Podcast: [Behind the Markets Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/behind-the-markets-podcast-5498346)
Published: 2026-06-05T21:46:28+00:00
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Show from 2026-06-05 Host Jeremy Schwartz and Professor Siegel discuss the surprisingly strong jobs report, the implications for upcoming Federal Reserve policy, and continued strength in equity markets despite geopolitical tensions and questions around productivity gains from AI. Professor Siegel also comments on international diversification, the dominance of U.S. technology companies, and the disconnect between Wall Street performance and broader economic productivity. (19:23) Jeremy is joined by Ben Carlson to discuss his new book, Risk and Reward: How to Handle Market Volatility and Build Long-Term Wealth. The conversation covers investor behavior during bull and bear markets, the importance of diversification, lessons from Japan and international markets, concentration risk, systematic investing, trend-following strategies, and how investors can avoid common mistakes such as market timing while maintaining a long-term perspective. Guest: I’m the Director of Institutional Asset Management at Ritholtz Wealth Management. We create detailed investment plans and manage portfolios for institutions and individuals to help them achieve their goals. I’ve been managing institutional portfolios for my entire career. I started out with an institutional investment consulting firm developing portfolio strategies and creating investment plans for various foundations, endowments, pensions, hospitals, insurance companies and high net worth individuals. More recently, I was part of the portfolio management team for an investment office that managed a large endowment fund for a charitable organization. I’m the author of four books about saving, investing and money. In 2017, I was named to the Investment News 40 Under 40 list of top financial advisors. Every Wednesday, you can liste…

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