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493 Plus: Investing in India, Simplify Volatility Premium ETF, and Stock Market Inelasticity

September 14, 2024 by David Stein · Updated October 1, 2024

In Plus episode 493, we revisit the case for investing in the Indian stock market and consider whether one should do so with an ETF that hedges currency exposure. We revisit the Simplify Volatility Premium ETF, now that it has three years of performance history. Finally, we review the inelastic market hypothesis that seeks to explain why stocks are so volatile. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Money Plus Tagged With: India, inelasticity, SVOL

445: From Boom to Bust—Why China’s Stocks Lagged Behind Its Economy & Where to Invest Next

August 23, 2023 by David Stein · Updated September 20, 2023

Explore the surprising disconnect between China's booming economy and its underperforming stock market, and discover where the next investment opportunities lie. Topics covered include: How badly has China's stock market performed except for one remarkable decade What are the economic and governance factors that contributed to the underperformance Why it's too soon to write off China despite the structural headwinds What are the factors that contribute to economic growth and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: China, emerging markets, frontier markets, India

411: Is Emerging and Frontier Markets Investing Still Worth It? – With Asha Mehta

November 30, 2022 by David Stein · Updated August 23, 2023

Camden and David converse with Asha Mehta, Managing Partner & CIO at Global Delta Capital about the bullish case for emerging and frontier markets stocks as well as the risks. Topics covered include: How to go about investing in emerging markets Should you invest in China Where are the most promising emerging and frontier markets Why aggregate emerging markets earnings have been lackluster How to balance quantitative analysis with subjective reasoning Show … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: China, emerging markets, frontier markets, India, Mehta (Asha)

323 Plus: December 2020 Investment Conditions and Portfolio Review

December 5, 2020 by David Stein · Updated September 15, 2021

In Plus episode 323, we review current investment conditions including market returns, asset class valuations, economic trends and market internals. We also review David's portfolio including four recent trades that he made. market returns, market internals and the distribution dynamics for the new Covid-19 vaccines. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: India, LLSCX, MFD, portfolio trades, TBHDX, WAINX

253 Plus: Persistence of Stock Market Losses and Investing in Russia versus India

May 25, 2019 by David Stein · Updated April 29, 2021

In Plus episode 253 for the week of May 25, 2019, we revisit how frequently stock market losses occur, how likely they are to become more severe and how long does it take to recover from market losses. We review the impact of the recent India election results and then compare the Russian economy and stock market to India. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: India, Russia, stock market losses, stop loss

249: Should You Invest in India?

April 17, 2019 by David Stein · Updated August 23, 2023

Why respected investors and economists believe India will be the fastest-growing economy and potentially best-performing stock market over the next two decades. What are the risks that could prevent that from happening? In this episode you’ll learn: Why the economy in India holds so much promise and what are the risks. What is a reasonable return expectation for the India stock market. What are passive and active options for investing in India. Show Notes Berkshire … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: India

199 Plus: Lending To Family, Investing While Living Abroad, Upstream MLPs

April 7, 2018 by David Stein · Updated May 12, 2021

This week April 7, 2018, we discuss what to consider when investing in a relative's start up company. We analyze how to decide as a worker living abroad how much to invest in one's host country versus one's home country. Finally, we look at developments for upstream master limited partnerships. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: family, home country bias, India, master limited partnerships, MLPs

134: It’s Just Money

November 23, 2016 by David Stein · Updated February 27, 2023

Why we should be indifferent toward money and what are the risks of a dollar shortage. In this episode you'll learn: How prevalent is the use of the dollar globally. What causes a U.S. dollar shortage and what are the ramifications. How money is like a river. Why it is important to be indifferent toward money and not put it on a pedestal. Show Notes Sweden's Riksbank eyes digital currency - Financial Times India Scraps 500 and 1,000 Rupee Bank Notes Overnight - … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: dollar shortage, India, reserve currency, U.S. dollar, Zimbabwe

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