Ben Carlson

Investment strategist and writer

New York City, USA

About Ben

Ben Carlson is an investment strategist and writer. He is the director of research at The Wall Street Journal's MoneyBeat section and has written for various publications. He is known for his research on investing and finance.

Associated Podcasts

The Compound and Friends

Host

The Joseph Carlson Show

Guest

FIRE Talks Portugal

Guest

Connect

Recent Appearances

“Unrealized” Capital Gains Tax is Economic Suicide

The Compound and Friends•Feb 18, 2026•1:09:45•host

Welcome to 2026

The Compound and Friends•Jan 2, 2026•57:15•host

Ben Carlson

About Ben

Associated Podcasts

The Compound and Friends

The Joseph Carlson Show

FIRE Talks Portugal

Connect

Recent Appearances

“Unrealized” Capital Gains Tax is Economic Suicide

Welcome to 2026

Key Topics

It’s Only a Bubble If You Panic

Individuals Outsmart the Pros, Live From Chicago With Ben and Callie, Morningstar CEO Kunal Kapoor

The Compound's Post-Election Special with Callie, Ben, Michael and Josh

All the News That’s Fit to Print

The Market's Going Down Like Free Beer

Ric Edelman Unplugged

#85 - Bear Market e agora? (14/10/2022)

The Metaverse w/ Matthew Ball

Netflix and Churn

Breaking Down the Threat Landscape

Chasing the Bond King

Ian Bremmer on What Investors Should Know About Ukraine and Russia

Expected Returns

Josh Is the Third Wheel

Should I buy the Coinbase IPO?

Episode 133 - Why Investors No Longer Care About Risk

Brian Wesbury's Dow 35,000 call, Twenty Rules for Retirement Investing with Ben Carlson

Losing money is THE COOLEST, Larry Kudlow is not a scientist, trading your time for what you value, with Ben Carlson and Dasarte Yarnway