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342 Plus: Small Cap Value, Lumber Prices, and GBTC Discount

May 15, 2021 by David Stein · Updated February 17, 2022

In Plus Episode 342, we review the performance of value and growth equity indices, consider whether the value style will continue to outperform and analyze the Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF (AVUV) and the Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF (AVDV). We review what is driving the five-fold spike in U.S. lumber prices and the outlook for prices going forward. Finally, we consider how the Greyscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) acts like a typical closed-end fund in which the discount to net … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Money Plus Tagged With: AVDV, AVUV, closed-end funds, GBTC, growth stocks, homebuilders, lumber prices, small cap stocks, timber, value stocks

301: Use Caution with Alternative Investments

June 3, 2020 by David Stein · Updated July 20, 2023

How alternative investment opportunities, such as venture capital, private equity, real estate and real assets, are increasing for individuals. Why these opportunities differ from what is available to institutional investors and how to evaluate them like a pro. Alternative investments are a private investment vehicle. You can learn more about investment vehicles in this guide. Topics covered include: What are alternative investments and how are they structured. What are 5 factors … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcast Tagged With: alternative investments, farmland, farmland investing, fund of funds, PeerStreet, timber, timber investing, YieldStreet

272 Plus: MLP Viability, Timber ETF and Cryptocurrency Lending Platforms

October 12, 2019 by David Stein · Updated April 29, 2021

In Plus episode 272 for the week of October 12, 2019 we look at the longer-term prospects of master limited partnerships given the energy transition, tax structure and concentration in the MLP space. We review whether the iShares Global Timber and Forestry ETF is a pure-play on timber investing. Finally, we consider why cryptocurrency lending platforms are paying 8% or more to individuals willing to lend out their cryptocurrency and is this a "safe investment." … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: BlockFi, Celsius Network, cryptocurrency, cryptocurrency lending, timber, WOOD

MNY149 Plus: Timber Investing, Sector Rotation and Covered Calls

March 18, 2017 by David Stein · Updated May 24, 2021

This week March 18, 2017 on Money For the Rest of Us Plus we introduce a primer on timber investing written by a member. We look at examples of why an economic sector rotation strategy is so difficult to implement in terms of outperforming the broad stock market. Finally, we review covered call strategies. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: covered calls, sectors, timber, timber investing

Public REITs versus Private Real Estate

March 5, 2015 by David Stein · Updated June 23, 2020

This audio lesson is on owning public REITS and versus private real estate. It also addresses the current yield on REITs versus master limited partnerships and timber REITs. The episode length is 11 minutes. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Audio and Video Lessons Tagged With: MLPs, real estate, REITs, timber

An Introduction to Private Capital

December 31, 2014 by David Stein · Updated June 23, 2020

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...]

Filed Under: Audio, Audio and Video Lessons Tagged With: energy, private capital, private equity, real estate, timber

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