A new executive order could radically reshape retirement investing by allowing private equity, crypto, and gold in 401(k) plans. This episode examines the factors driving the demand for alternative assets in defined-contribution plans, the potential risks to everyday investors, and why fiduciary rules and financial literacy gaps still matter. Show Notes Trump Executive Order to Help Open Up 401(k)s to Private Markets by Miriam Gottfried, Dylan Tokar, and Matt Wirz—The … [Read more...]
490 Plus: Accredited Investors, David’s Private Capital Allocation, Closed-End Funds and BLW
In Plus episode 490, we continue the discussion on accredited investors. David breaks down his private capital allocation and discusses potential substitutes. We answer several questions about closed-end funds. Finally, we analyze the Blackrock Limited Duration Investment Trust (BLW). … [Read more...]
490: Should You Invest in Private Equity?
How do buyouts, venture capital, and growth equity work? Has private equity outperformed the stock market, and can individual investors pursue these investment strategies? Topics covered include: How are private equity funds structured, and what are the fees How is private equity performance measured, and how has it performed Why does private equity have such a large dispersion of returns compared to the public stock market What is private equity dry powder, and why is there … [Read more...]
351 Plus: Using Stop Losses and a Framework for Evaluating Private Investment Funds
In Plus Episode 351, we explore how stop losses work and whether they can be effective or not. We also discuss a framework for evaluating private investment partnerships, such as commercial real estate funds. … [Read more...]
313: No One Is Entirely a Buy and Hold Investor
What are the numerous decisions individuals have to make in managing their investment portfolios. Topics covered include: Why individual investors should invest like family offices and university endowments in order to build and preserve wealthWhy even buy and hold investors make portfolio changesWhat are examples of the numerous decisions individuals have to make in overseeing their investment portfoliosHow badly have value stocks underperformed growth stocksHow our mindset should … [Read more...]
276 Plus: November 2019 Portfolio Review and the Presidential Cycle
In Plus episode 276 for the week of November 8, 2019 we take a look at what David is considering in his portfolio in light of investment conditions. We also review how stocks perform during different years of the U.S. presidential cycle and why the third year (i.e., this year) tends to be the best performing. … [Read more...]
An Introduction to Private Capital
This audio lesson is an introduction to private capital. Topics discussed include: What are the types of private capital. How are private capital funds structured. Who can invest. Why do institutions and individual investors invest in private capital. What are the return expectations for private capital. The episode length is 12 minutes. … [Read more...]
