In Plus episode 480, we explore how Treasury auctions work and what metrics are monitored to assess whether demand is strong or weak. We review the performance of fundamental indexing relative to value strategies and size-weighted indexes. Finally, we look at likely recoveries for investors on the bankrupt Peer Street crowdfunding platform. … [Read more...]
363 Plus: Portfolio Trades, Equal-weighted Global Stock Indices, and Two New Downside Protection Funds
This week on Plus Episode 363 there is a discussion of two holdings David sold from his portfolio. How equal-weighted global stock investing compares with both sized weighted and fundamental index investing. We also analyze two new funds: the Abraham Trading Fortress Fund (FORTX) and the Simplify Tail Risk Strategy ETF (CYA). … [Read more...]
305 Plus: Mid Month Update, Tesla, Earnings Surprises, and Cadence Lending Platform
In Plus Episode 305, we review stock market returns month-to-date and the latest economic releases. We discuss the impact of Tesla and other high-flying stocks being added to stock indices and a fundamental approach to indexing that avoids large weightings in the most expensive stocks. We review how stock analysts estimate company earnings and why companies are more likely to exceed analysts' estimates today versus prior to 2002. Finally, we consider the risk and opportunities with the … [Read more...]
261 Plus: Smart Beta and Factor Investing
In Plus episode 261 for the week of July 27, 2019, we explore smart beta and factor investing, such as value, momentum, yield, and quality. How did factor investing come about, how has it performed, why does it work, and what are the challenges of implementing factor investing in portfolios. We also explore how capitalization-based indexing has a momentum aspect to it, and why David in his personal portfolio and the Money For the Rest of Us Plus model portfolios use both … [Read more...]
261: Is Value Investing Dead?
Why has value investing underperformed growth investing for over twelve years and how to position your portfolio for the eventual rebound in value investing. In this episode you’ll learn: The difference between growth and value investing and why value investing outperforms growth investing over the long-term. How value and growth indices are constructed and how they differ from fundamental indexing. What are the risks and opportunities of investing in concentrated, … [Read more...]
