Alexander Robertson, Head of Sports Coverage at Rothschild, came in to talk all things Sports Investing. He explained who the main investors are, what assets they are buying and the financial (or otherwise!) incentives at play. We talked about the US-i-fication of sports, with franchise deals in Cricket and Rugby. Alexander walked us through a case study of what buying a sports team would look like...and where we could go wrong!Formula 1, Power Boats, the NFL, Tennis and of course Football, all got a mention. Amazing to hear about what goes on behind the scenes of the businesses that operate our favourite sports.00:00 – Intro.02:58 – What is Sports Investing?12:05 – Investor Types in Sports Today.22:10 – The “US-i-fication” of Sports.28:28 – Case Study – Buying a Sports Asset.32:30 – Running a Sports Team.37:30 – Mass Participation Racing.41:43 – Formula 1 – Fans That Aren’t Fans.44:37 – The Best Job in Finance.47:40 – What Should Investors be Looking at in Sports?51:22 – What Do Most investors Have Wrong About the World?All that, and more, in Episode 4 of Tracking Error...Enjoy!Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. Nothing discussed should be construed as a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or hold any financial instrument or security. Any references to specific investments or strategies are for illustrative purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals and do not reflect the views of any affiliated entities. Presenters and contributors may hold positions in the assets or themes discussed. No regulated activity is carried out through this podcast. Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of capital. The value of investments can go down as well as up, and you may get back less than you invested. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Listeners should conduct their own research and consider seeking advice from a regulated financial advisor before making any investment decisions.