In Plus episode 544, we analyze the Reckoner suite of AAA ETFs that includes a version that eliminates ordinary income tax. We also revisit mortgage REIT preferreds and find a more attractive AGNC REIT preferred than the one David owns. Finally, we review new options for earning yield by holding Ether and Solana ETFs. … [Read more...]
545 Plus: Japan Fiscal Situation, Comparing Solana and Ethereum, and How Staking Works
In Plus episode 545, we discuss the implications of Japan's 10-year government bond reaching its highest yield since 2008. We also compare the crypto token Solana with Ether and explore how to earn yield by staking them. … [Read more...]
538 Plus: More on the Fed, Inflation and the Money Supply, and Analyzing Cryptocurrency Treasury Companies
In Plus episode 538, we explore various inflation measures, what causes inflation, and the relationship between the money supply and inflation, as we consider whether the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee will cut the Fed's policy rate next week. We also analyze the investment case, or lack thereof, of Bitcoin and Ethereum Treasury companies, publicly traded firms that hoard cryptocurrency. … [Read more...]