In Plus Episode 402, we discuss purchasing individual Treasury Inflation Protection Securities versus TIPS ETFs. We look at how bonds are taxed and how to tax-adjust municipal and corporate bonds. Finally, we compare return on investment with time-weighted and dollar-weighted returns. … [Read more...]
274 Plus: Why Average Investor Return Calculations Are Flawed and A Member Portfolio Review
In Plus episode 274 for the week of October 26, 2019 we compare time-weighted returns with dollar-weighted returns and how the sequence of returns has led to the conclusion that the average investor significantly underperforms the market, when in fact much of the "underperformance" had nothing to do with the actions of investors. We also review a member's asset allocation and how the Plus Allocation model spreadsheet can be customized for member use. … [Read more...]