In Plus episode 520, we examine why a greater percentage of bond managers outperform a passive index compared to active stock managers. We review why Treasury Inflation Protection Securities exhibit day-to-day price volatility. Finally, we review the new DoubleLine Asset-backed Securities ETF (DABS). … [Read more...]
406 Plus: More on SVOL, Active Bond Funds, Vanguard Risk Rates, and Purchasing Real Estate in IRAs
In Plus Episode 406, David provides more detail on why he sold the Simplify Volatility Premium ETF. We discuss how all bond investing involves some active decisions and why an investor would consider an active bond mutual fund. We compare two Vanguard mutual funds with different risk ratings. Does a conservative fund losing more money this year than a more aggressive fund signify Vanguard's risk ratings are wrong? Finally, we explore how to purchase real estate using the funds in an … [Read more...]
