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Series overview
The Investment Research team discusses market trends and what they mean for today’s investors. Covering topics ranging from macroeconomic outlooks, alternative investment strategies and breaking news events, the FireSide podcast will spark your interest regardless of where you fit into the financial services industry.
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Tariffs: Impact on private markets
In this episode, our research team examines the latest on U.S. tariff policy and how it will impact private markets.
Market Madness 2025
In celebration of college basketball’s craziest month, the Investment Research team debates their Sweet 16 of the most compelling investment opportunities today.
U.S. exceptionalism: At a crossroads
Can U.S. economic exceptionalism survive the transformations of our time? We offer analysis and a playbook for investing in a new era.
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Our Chief Market Strategist dives in to the latest trends and potential opportunities.
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Head to Head
Co-Heads of U.S. Distribution Kirsten Pickens and Ryan Robertson uncover ways you, too, can go head-to-head with the industry’s best.
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3D Report
FS Chiron Funds CIO Ryan Caldwell tackles all things macro and real economy, and brings special guests along for the ride.
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Additional podcast series by FS Investments

Head to Head
Co-Heads of U.S. Distribution Kirsten Pickens and Ryan Robertson uncover ways you, too, can go head-to-head with the industry’s best.
Listen now

The Takeaway with Troy Gayeski
Our Chief Market Strategist dives in to the latest trends and potential opportunities.
Listen now
FS Thrive
Ginevra Czech, Director of Client Value-Add Programs, discusses a fresh approach to value-add through inspiring, thought-provoking interviews.
Listen now
3D Report
FS Chiron Funds CIO Ryan Caldwell tackles all things macro and real economy, and brings special guests along for the ride.