#323 – John Montgomery, Bridgeway Capital Management - A Factors-Based World View Resonated With Me

<p>In episode 323, we welcome our guest, John Montgomery, founder and Chief Investment Officer of Bridgeway Capital Management, a $5 billion quantitative manager that donates 50% of its profits to charity.</p> <p>In today’s episode, we start by hearing what made our John leave a job in the Transit sector to start a quantitative investment firm. We walk through what drew him to a rules-based approach and then touch on different factors, including size, value, and low volatility. We even touch on Bridgeway’s ultra small cap strategy and how it captures the small-cap premium.  </p> <p>As we wind down, we hear about the firm’s unique structure, which includes donating half its profits to charity with the goal of ending genocide.</p> <p>Please enjoy this episode with Bridgeway Capital Management’s John Montgomery.</p> <p>-----</p> <p>Follow Meb on Twitter at <a href= "https://twitter.com/MebFaber">@MebFaber</a></p> <p>-----</p> <p>Today’s episode is sponsored by <a href= "https://members.withyotta.com/register">Yotta Savings</a>. Yotta Savings is an FDIC-insured savings account with a big twist, saving with Yotta gives you the chance to win $10 million every week. For every 25 dollars deposited into your Yotta Savings account, you’ll receive a recurring ticket into their weekly sweepstakes to win cash prizes ranging from a few cents to $10 million. Open your account to start saving and start winning. Use invite code "MEB" on signup to earn 100 bonus tickets into next week's contest.</p>