Why have global small-cap stocks underperformed large-cap stocks and will the trend continue? The investment case for allocating to global small caps. Topics covered include: How have small caps performed relative to large caps over the past two decades What factors contributed to the underperformance How quality is an important factor to consider when investing in small caps What are the earnings prospects for small-cap stocks Why small-cap stocks could deliver … [Read more...]
474: Are Emerging Markets Bonds a Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity?
Some analysts suggest that now is an incredibly attractive entry point to invest in emerging market bonds. We look at how to do this and whether you should. Topics covered include: How emerging markets bonds have performed relative to U.S. bonds How frequently have emerging markets bonds defaulted What is the difference between local currency and U.S. dollar-denominated emerging markets bonds Why emerging markets nations are reforming What are the ways to invest in … [Read more...]
Portfolio Trade: Exiting JP Morgan Chase Alerian ETN
472: Is the Economy as Bad as People Think?
Why most households are in better financial shape than prior to the pandemic, but remain frustrated at their lack of economic progress. Topics covered include: How consumer sentiment surveys are designed and their current findings. Reasons behind consumer frustration with increasing prices amidst declining inflation rates. The magnitude of the inflation shock and its underlying causes. The concept of reference prices and their significant role in shaping consumer … [Read more...]
471: Unlocking Income—A Comprehensive Guide to Investing in Covered Call ETFs
How to use covered call and buy-write strategies to generate income while understanding the risks and having realistic return expectations. Topics covered include: How covered call strategies work How much can you earn investing in covered call strategies What are some numerical examples based on current option prices How covered call strategies can be used for both stock and bond ETFs What are some covered call ETF examples Show Notes Investments MentionedJP … [Read more...]
470: How the Economy Really Works: Savings, Investing, Consuming and Market Distortions
A primer on how the economic engine works through coordination between savers, investors, consumers, producers, governments, and banks. How hoarding and unfair competition can lead to economic distortions. Topics covered include: How spending and saving are connected including the paradox of thrift How borrowing money can lead to higher income and savings and potentially to bubbles How hoarding differs from investing and why too much hoarding can deprive businesses of … [Read more...]
Adaptive Model Portfolio Change: Increasing Stock Exposure
469: Which Will Perform Better: Berkshire Hathaway or Utility Stocks?
Berkshire Hathaway doesn't pay a dividend, its cash pile keeps growing, and Buffet says it's gotten too big to make acquisitions that can impact the company. Meanwhile, utility ETFs have a steady 3.5% dividend yield. Which will be the better-performing investment going forward? Topics covered include: How has Berkshire Hathaway performed relative to the S&P 500 Index and other active managers Why Warren Buffett believes Berkshire's electric utility holdings were a … [Read more...]
468: Lessons from Japan’s 34 Years of Stock Market Underperformance
Japan's stock market recently exceeded the all-time high first set in December 1989. That's 34 years of zero price appreciation for the stock market. What drove this lackluster performance, will it continue, and what can we learn from it? Topics covered include: How big was Japan's stock bubble, and how much did it contribute to the stock market's underperformance over the past three decades How do Japan's demographic trends impact its economic challenges, and what are the … [Read more...]
Portfolio Trade: Swapping Bank Loan Funds
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