In Plus episode 457, we explore how to calculate yield-to-maturity, cumulative returns, and annualized returns and how the measures differ. We explain why it is so challenging to identify an appropriate investment vehicle. We answer member questions on David's leverage loan holding (DSU) and preferred stock mortgage REIT with AGNC. … [Read more...]
453 Plus: Investing in Mortgage Backed Securities and Mortgage REITs, Old 401k Plans
In Plus episode 453, we explore the current environment for mortgage-backed securities and why mortgage REITs are struggling. We discuss the options of what to do with 401k plans held at former employers. … [Read more...]
418 Plus: Mortgage REIT Preferred Stock, Debt Ceiling Standoff, and Fallen Angel Bonds
In Plus episode 418, we review the current status of mortgage REITs and analyze the mortgage REIT preferred stock David recently purchased. We consider whether investors should move assets out of cash until the debt ceiling standoff is resolved. We consider options the U.S. Treasury has to meet its obligations including minting a trillion-dollar coin. Finally, we look at two ETFs that invest in bonds that have recently been downgraded to non-investment grade from investment grade. … [Read more...]
326: The New Math of Retirement Spending and Investing
How should individuals invest and spend in retirement with interest rates so low, stock valuations high, and inflation uncertain. Why retirement managed payout funds and income replacement funds failed. Topics covered include: How managed payout and income replacement funds compare to immediate annuitiesWhy Vanguard and Fidelity changed the objective of their retiree focused income replacement and managed payout fundsHow fixed annuities workHow retirees should combine annuities with … [Read more...]
315 Plus: Moving Out of Cash, Purchasing and Storing Cryptocurrencies, and Mortgage REITs
In Plus Episode 315, we answer a member's question about how to move his portfolio back into the stock market. We review how to purchase and store cryptocurrencies. Finally, the episode includes the audio from a new video lesson on how to invest in mortgage real estate investment trusts. … [Read more...]
291 Plus: Mid Month Update, When to Increase Risk, Mortgage REITs and Covered Call Writing
In Plus episode 291, for the week of March 21, 2020, we review market returns and the latest economic releases. We discuss the recent changes to the model portfolios. We also consider what needs to happen before we increase risk by investing more in stocks. We review what is going on in the mortgage REIT space where securities have gotten hit extremely hard. Finally, we answer a member's question about covered call writing on a stock that comprises a large percentage of his net worth. … [Read more...]
258 Plus: July 2019 Portfolio Review, Hiring a Financial Advisor and Delaware Statutory Trusts
In Plus episode 258 for the week of July 6, 2019, David discusses a recent mortgage REIT ETF addition to his portfolio. He also answers a member's question on hiring a financial advisor on a project basis. Finally, we discuss Delaware Statutory Trusts that hold real estate. … [Read more...]
185 Plus: Mortgage REITs, Inverted Yield Curve, and TIPS
This week December 16, 2017 on Money For the Rest of Us Plus, we answer a member's question on where to invest new IRA deposits. We look at the remarkable success of an inverted yield curve at predicting recessions. We explore investing in mortgage REITs both through their common shares, preferred shares or through a levered exchange traded note. Finally, we analyze why Treasury Protection Securities have underperformed traditional fixed income and what are expectations over the next … [Read more...]
