In Plus episode 484, we answer a member's question on whether it is better to invest in larger ETFs and with larger ETF families. We also review quantitative easing and quantitative tightening. We look at how the per capita increase in the money supply due to QE led to a big jump in inflation and asset prices, including for houses and stocks. We also look at the per capita increase in the national debt. … [Read more...]
467: Unraveling the Truth About ETFs: Benefits, Analysis, and the Indexing Bubble Myth
How the ETF market is changing, why ETFs should be your preferred investment vehicle, and how to analyze ETFs to generate better investment performance. Topics covered include: How large have fund flows been away from active mutual funds and into ETFs How big are the largest ETF families and how has their market share grown Why the rise of active ETFs blurs the distinction between active and passive investing Why there doesn't appear to be an indexing price bubble, but the … [Read more...]
275 Plus: Deciding Between ETFs, Investing in Nuclear Energy, and a Member Portfolio Review
In Plus episode 275 for the week of November 2, 2019 we look at the criteria for deciding to invest in an ETF sponsored by Vanguard, iShares, Schwab or some other platform. We look at the difference between investing and supporting a particular social cause particular as it relates to nuclear energy. We analyze two nuclear energy related ETFs. Finally, we analyze a member's asset allocation to see if it is too aggressive or too conservative and discuss why there isn't an absolute correct … [Read more...]
