How big index fund and ETF providers have increased their sway over publicly-traded companies while potentially discouraging competition. What can be done about it? Topics covered include: How market share for assets under management has become increasingly concentrated with big fund complexes like Vanguard and BlackRockWhat is a fiduciary relationship and how do asset managers serve as fiduciariesWhy do investors in index funds and ETFs have no input as to how fund sponsors vote on … [Read more...]
365: Why Some Asset Bubbles Don’t Burst
What conditions need to be in place for an asset bubble to continue and how that applies to stocks, cryptocurrency, and houses. Topics covered include: How to determine if there is an asset bubbleWhat are microbubbles and anti-bubblesHow the cannabis stock bubble burstWhat is required to sustain an asset bubbleHow the current runup in home prices differs from the housing bubble in the mid-2000sWhat structural changes have led to the high valuations for U.S. stocksWhat is the Great … [Read more...]
270 Plus: Investing Mistakes and the Sell Discipline of Index Funds
In Plus episode 270 for the week of September 28, 2019 we look at whether a member is making a mistake in his investing. We discuss whether it is better to focus on income or capital gains when it comes to investing. Finally, we explore the sell discipline used by ETFs and index funds. … [Read more...]
234: Index But Don’t Herd
How and when to use passive indexing strategies without following the crowd. Photo by Davide Ragusa In this episode you’ll learn: How big is indexing and why has it taken so long to catch on.What areas has active management done well.What are ways we can index without following the crowd. Show Notes Jeffrey Gundlach says passive investing has reached a 'mania' – investors should avoid index funds - CNBC Passive investing continues to captivate global audience - … [Read more...]
223 Plus: ETFs vs Index Funds, Vanguard vs Others and Collateralized Fund Obligations
This week September 29, 2018, we compare investing in ETFs to index mutual funds. We also look at whether Vanguard is a better choice than other brokerage options. Finally, we explore a collateralized fund obligation that is backed by private equity cashflows. … [Read more...]
MNY131 Plus: Investing In Life Settlements, Muni Bonds and ETFs
This week November 5, 2016 on Money For the Rest of Us Plus we look at how one should evaluate investing in a life settlement fund. We answer a member's question on investing in closed end municipal bond funds. Finally, we compare investing in index mutual funds versus ETFs and the advantages and disadvantages of each investment vehicle. … [Read more...]
Use of Active Mutual Funds versus Passive Index Funds and ETFs
I use both active bond and equity funds and passive bond and equity index funds and ETFs in my portfolio. I generally prefer passive index vehicles because the fees are lower and they are more tax efficient. … [Read more...]