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425 Plus: Bank Contagion Update, Mid Cap Value ETFs, SEC Yields, and Deciding When to Retire

In Plus episode 425, we provide an update on the U.S. banking situation and the potential impact on financial markets and the economy. We look at mid-cap value investing and profile three mid-cap value ETFs. We also review a small-cap value with momentum ETF. We review what unsubsidized SEC yields are. Finally, we consider whether a member has enough to retire. … [Read more...]

424 Plus: CLO ETF Trade, Bonds vs Stocks, Preferred Stock Dividends, and AI ETFs

In Plus episode 424, we review a recent portfolio trade David made. We look at the valuations of stocks versus bonds. We consider why more preferred stocks are non cumulative versus cumulative. Finally, we review an ETF that invests in AI. … [Read more...]

422 Plus: A TIPS Trade, TIPS Taxes, Wash Sale Update, and Finding Alternative Investment Funds

In Plus episode 422, we discuss a recent TIPS purchase David made. We review how TIPS are taxed, including what are original issue discounts. We look at examples of tax loss harvesting trades that Schwab Intelligent Portfolios made that they don't believe violate the wash sale rule. Finally, we discuss the challenge for individual investors in finding alternative investment managers in the venture capital and leveraged buyout areas. … [Read more...]

421 Plus: Follow Up to Hiring an Investment Advisor and DoubleLine’s New Bond ETF

In Plus episode 421, we revisit a situation from Episode 389 in which a member was interviewing investment advisors to see what he decided to do. We also compare DoubleLine's new DoubleLine Opportunistic Bond ETF (DBND) to other ETFs and mutual funds the firm offers. … [Read more...]

418 Plus: Mortgage REIT Preferred Stock, Debt Ceiling Standoff, and Fallen Angel Bonds

In Plus episode 418, we review the current status of mortgage REITs and analyze the mortgage REIT preferred stock David recently purchased. We consider whether investors should move assets out of cash until the debt ceiling standoff is resolved. We consider options the U.S. Treasury has to meet its obligations including minting a trillion-dollar coin. Finally, we look at two ETFs that invest in bonds that have recently been downgraded to non-investment grade from investment grade. … [Read more...]

417 Plus: Which Assets Now, How Much in Real Estate, Disinflation, Foreign Taxes, and CEFs

In Plus Episode 417, we consider whether there is an optimal price to renter the S&P 500 Index or other asset classes. We discuss what disinflation means. We consider what is a reasonable allocation to public and private real estate. We consider the impact of foreign withholding taxes on dividends. Finally, we look at the current closed-end fund landscape. … [Read more...]

416 Plus: Updated Expected Return Assumptions, Will the Dollar Stay Strong, and More on Dollar Cost Averaging

In Plus Episode 416, we review the methodology Money For the Rest of Us uses to develop expected returns for different asset classes. We review the latest expected returns and how they differ from six months ago. We discuss dollar cost averaging in the face of a potential recession. Finally, we discuss whether we should consider the current level of the dollar when investing outside of the U.S. … [Read more...]

J. David Stein
Darby Creek Advisors LLC
P.O. Box 68544 • Tucson, AZ • 85737