How to determine whether you should invest in a complex investment such as an actively managed ETF that uses option strategies. Topics covered include: A recent investment David made that he shouldn't have What is the volatility risk premium and how to invest in it Why there have been over 200 new ETFs and ETNs launched in the U.S. in 2020 Why some ETF sponsors launch lower cost versions of ETFs that compete with their existing offerings. What questions to answer as part … [Read more...]
240 Plus: Transition From SMAs, Earnings Growth, Valuations, and a New ETF
In Plus episode 240 for the week of February 16, 2019 we answer a member's question who is struggling with the tax consequences of exiting some separately managed account managers. We look at the historical price-to-earnings ratios of stocks relative to earnings growth and discuss the large shortfall in historical earnings growth relative to forecasted earnings growth by Wall Street analysts. Finally, we look at a new ETF that is similar to structured notes that protect against losses but … [Read more...]
165: Why Do We Invest? It’s Not Just For Return
How corporations evaluate and use investment capital provided by individuals. Why companies find it easier to buy back stock rather than invest in capital projects. In this episode you’ll learn: What is an autocallable contingent note. How do companies create value. What is a company's cost of capital. What is net present value and internal rate of return. What is the difference between finance and accounting. How stock buy-backs increase a firm's value. What is … [Read more...]
164 Plus: An Egregious Violation of the Fiduciary Standard
This week July 15, 2017 on Money For the Rest of Us Plus we look at an egregious example of a broker that sold a series of complex, illiquid investments to a 97 year old man, violating both a suitability test and the new fiduciary rule. We also look at a 25 year-old member's asset allocation and look at changes he might consider. … [Read more...]
