In Plus Episode 338 for the week of April 17 2021, we look at concerns with ROFX, a foreign exchange trading platform that uses artificial intelligence. We compare three Bitcoin fund options. The Skybridge Bitcoin Fund L.P., Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) and Osprey Bitcoin Trust (OBTC). Finally, we look at the Global X Renewable Energy Producers ETF (RNRG) which changed its focus away from exclusively yieldcos. … [Read more...]
259: Will The Libra Cryptocurrency Revolutionize Money?
Will Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency transform money as we know it or is it "the most invasive and dangerous form of surveillance devised thus far?" How does the Libra compare to Bitcoin and the U.S. dollar in terms of the attributes of money. In this episode you’ll learn: What is the Libra and how does it differ from Bitcoin.What are the different attributes of money.What is proof of work versus proof of stake for cryptocurrencies.What is the difference between permissionless and … [Read more...]
229: Stop Maximizing Your Returns Using Modern Portfolio Theory
Why modern portfolio theory is a defective way to build out an investment portfolio. This episode explains a better approach to asset allocation. In this episode you’ll learn: What are the inputs needed to compile an asset allocation using modern portfolio theory.What are the defects with modern portfolio theory.Why we should be minimizing our maximum regret rather than maximizing our returns.A more flexible approach to asset allocation that isn't reliant on modern … [Read more...]
MNY127 Plus: TIPs, Individual Stocks and Investment Conditions
This week on Money For the Rest of Us Plus we start off by discussing a leading investment concern; what to do about rising asset class valuations driven by low interest rates. We also look at when inflation indexed bonds are attractive investments. Finally, we explore how to incorporate a portfolio of individual stocks into an asset allocation to determine an appropriate return. … [Read more...]
MNY126 Plus: High Yield Munis, Sector REITs and Roth 401k’s
This week on Money For the Rest of Us Plus we answer questions from members on investing in high yield municipal bond funds and ETFs, worries about a bubble, a substitute holding for the DoubleLine Total Return Bond Fund and investing in sector specific real estate investment trust funds and ETFs. … [Read more...]
MNY125 Plus: Bond ETFs and Measures of Market Breadth
This week on Money For the Rest of Us Plus we look at the characteristics of bond ETFs in terms of their pricing and market behavior. We also compare measures of market internals such as a simple 200 day moving and market breadth to see which has been more effective at predicting returns. … [Read more...]
MNY124 Plus: Small Cap Stocks and Retirement Withdrawal Rates
This week on Money For the Rest of Us Plus we look at the characteristics of small cap stocks and how their presence in a portfolio has impacted historically safe withdrawal rates. We also look at why small cap stocks are not included in the model portfolios. … [Read more...]
MNY123 Plus: Regret Aversion, Interest Rates Hikes and Hedging Portfolios
This week on Money For the Rest of Us Plus we revisit the process to assist investors to transition from one portfolio structure to another, including if one is holding cash. The key is to overcome regret aversion and loss aversion. We look at how to do that. We also look at the fear of rising interest rates and why is it so great and would the outcomes be that bad. Finally, we look at the cost of hedging a stock portfolio as a member evaluates a hedge fund strategy does exactly … [Read more...]
MNY122 Plus: Reconciling Different Market Views and Target Date Funds
This week on Money For the Rest of Us Plus we look at negative market outlooks from Crestmont Research and Real Vision TV and explore how to reconcile those bearish views with neutral investment conditions that suggest investors should keep their asset allocation in line with their long-term targets. We also look at target date funds and what to look for when investing in them. The episode length is 23 minutes. … [Read more...]
MNY121 Plus: Indexing and the Use of Leverage When Investing
This week on Money For the Rest of Us Plus we look at potential indicators for when indexing reaches a tipping point in that it has gotten too popular and active management makes more sense. We also look at the prudent use of leverage when investing including when buying a home. Finally, we review the impact on Doubleline Total Return Bond fund of the passing of one of their senior investment professionals. The episode length is 18 minutes. … [Read more...]
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