Red Flags, Risk & Reward: Plato's Dr David Allen on Global Long/Short Investing

In this episode of Invest it Best, Ted Richards spoke with with Dr David Allen, Portfolio Manager of the Plato Global Alpha Fund, a high-conviction long/short strategy with a strong track record of generating alpha across global markets. Ted explores David’s unique journey from professional sport to global fund management, and he also dives into: Plato Global Alpha Fund systematic approach to stock selection Some red flags investors may not consider Navigating Trump-era trade risks and U.S. exposure Why certain companies make it through the checklist - and others don’t Where David sees opportunity as we head into the back half of 2025 Whether you're interested in behavioural signals, market inefficiencies, or just want a global perspective grounded in experience this conversation is packed with practical insights. Links To request a Wilsons advisor to contact you click here To stay up to date with Wilsons Advisory on LinkedIn The Invest it Best podcast is proudly brought to you by Wilsons Advisory, one of Australia's leading financial advisory firms. Wilsons Advisory Financial Services Guide (FSG) can be found here

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This episode is 34:22 long.

This episode was published on Aug 5, 2025.

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