In Plus episode 318, we briefly discuss the purpose behind adding 16 new video lessons to the site in 2020. We also share the audio for a new video lesson on portfolio implementation including a discussion on categorizing existing portfolios, asset location between taxable and tax-deferred accounts, selling taxable assets and the timing of portfolio transitions. … [Read more...]
313: No One Is Entirely a Buy and Hold Investor
What are the numerous decisions individuals have to make in managing their investment portfolios. Topics covered include: Why individual investors should invest like family offices and university endowments in order to build and preserve wealthWhy even buy and hold investors make portfolio changesWhat are examples of the numerous decisions individuals have to make in overseeing their investment portfoliosHow badly have value stocks underperformed growth stocksHow our mindset should … [Read more...]
306: Three Approaches to Asset Allocation
What are the three primary ways to allocate assets and build a portfolio when saving for retirement or living in retirement. Topics covered include How saving for retirement and living in retirement differ. What are the expected return and risk of the Permanent, Golden Butterfly, and All Season portfolios. What are the pros and cons of a role-based permanent portfolio. What are the pros and cons of a strategic portfolio mix, such as the Bogleheads Three Fund Portfolio What … [Read more...]
297 Plus: May 2020 Investment Conditions and Portfolio Review
In Plus episode 297 for the week of May 8, 2020, we review the latest economic trends, market valuations and market internals. We review the intrinsic value of stocks, why they historically have declined during recessions and why stocks may be acting differently during the current global recession. Finally, we review the criteria for when the allocation to stocks would be increased in the Money For the Rest of Us Plus model portfolios. … [Read more...]
275: Are You Over Diversified?
Is it possible to be too diversified in your investment portfolio and how can you tell? Why Warren Buffet thinks diversification is protection against ignorance. In this podcast episode you’ll learn: The skills you need to be able to select individual stocks.How have active managers outperformed relative to passive indexing products.How much diversification is too much and a test to determine if one is over diversified.What is factor investing and which factors have worked over … [Read more...]
274: 10 Questions to Master Successful Investing
What are the timeless principles we can follow in order to become better investors? In this podcast episode you’ll learn: How a book's permanence makes it different from a podcast.How David's book got written and published and why his publisher just recalled the hardcover version of the book.What are the 10 questions we should answer before we invest in anything. Show Notes Money for the Rest of Us book Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't … [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...]
201: Is Your Portfolio Unbalanced?
Why most conventional portfolios make huge and often unintended bets on the stock market. How role-based investing can lead to a more balanced portfolio. Photo by Mangrove Mike In this episode you’ll learn: Why asset class returns and volatility are driven by changing expectations.How most investors are making a huge bet in stocks even though they might not be aware of it.The benefit and challenges of holding assets that perform well during various economic regimes.Why … [Read more...]
193 Plus: Pensions, Bankruptcy Risk and Speculation
This week February 24, 2018 on Money For the Rest of Us Plus, we clarify the importance of understanding a pension's funding status before choosing the pension via a lump sum payment. We also clarify the risk of investing in crowdfunding platforms in the case of bankruptcy. We explore how investments with positive expected returns can be speculative for individuals and how to manage that speculative risk. Finally, we discuss asset allocation for accounts designated for children. … [Read more...]
180: Can You Outperform Harvard’s Endowment?
Why have college endowments underperformed a simple three fund Vanguard portfolio? Should you mirror a simple two or three fund portfolio or invest more like an endowment with multiple asset classes? Photo by Bill Badzo In this episode you’ll learn: How have college endowments underperformed a simple three Vanguard fund portfolio.What's the difference between time weighted and dollar weighted returns.Why are college endowments shifting more of their portfolios to alternative … [Read more...]
