What is the investment case for Ethereum, and what are the risks? A straightforward review of what ether and Ethereum are, how they work, and what it will take for the Ethereum blockchain to be successful. Topics covered include: Who launched Ethereum ETFs and what are the fees How Ethereum differs from Bitcoin Examples of applications built on the Ethereum blockchain including NFTs, stablecoins, DAOs, and tokenized real-world assets How Ethereum has evolved to lower fees, … [Read more...]
375 Plus: ARKK vs SPY, Blockchain ETFs, and an Analysis of DSL
In Plus Episode 375, we expand on the discussion regarding choosing between the ARK Innovation ETF and an S&P 500 Index Fund that was touched on in the Insiders Guide 375 email newsletter. We follow up on the Plus episode from four years ago to see how blockchain ETFs have performed and what additional options exist. Finally, we analyze the DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund (DSL) to determine whether it is time to exit. … [Read more...]
228: How Tokenization Will Radically Change Investing
How distributed ledger technology and tokenized assets will increase liquidity, transparency and fractionalization, allowing investors to purchase very small, liquid positions in real estate, private companies, art and other assets. Photo by Kevin Laminto In this episode you’ll learn: What is the financial industry mechanism for how stock ownership is tracked.Why a central depository for stock shares leads to challenges in figuring out who owns what and calculating the … [Read more...]
200 Plus: Income Investing, Blockchain and LIBOR-OIS Spread
This week April 14, 2018, we discuss income investing and the percent of appreciation over time that comes from dividends. We see why an early warning sign of the Great Financial Crisis, the LIBOR-OIS spread is starting to stir, and why it is not yet a sign of bank stress. Finally, we revisit blockchain technology. … [Read more...]
188 Plus: Home In Retirement, FEEX.com and Blockchain ETFs
This week January 20, 2018 on Money For the Rest of Us Plus, we discuss what percent should one's primary residence comprise of their retirement assets or net worth. We review the website FEEX.com that provides recommendations for funds and ETFs with lower expense ratios. Finally, we analyze two new blockchain ETFs (BLOK and BLCN) as well as a crytpocurrency index and index fund. … [Read more...]
