In Plus episode 483, we analyze the Virtus Private Credit ETF (VPC), which invests in business development companies (BDCs), leveraged loans, and collateralized loan obligations (CLOs). We review the characteristics of all those asset categories. We also discuss the appropriate cash balance for retirees and consider whether a retired member's portfolio has too much in stocks. … [Read more...]
348 Plus: July Investment Conditions, How Much Cash, BlockFi Update, and Trading Philosophy
In Plus Episode 348, we review investment conditions as of early July 2021. We consider how much cash to hold given investment conditions. We review the risks of using a cryptocurrency platform like BlockFi. Finally, we discuss what to consider when deciding to make a trade or trade at all. … [Read more...]