In this week's Plus episode, we clarify some points from our private credit discussion in episode 509. We look at the risks with Barings Corporate Investors (MCI) selling at a 30% premium to its net asset value. We discuss why fees for ETFs that invest in BDCs are so high. Finally, we discuss Ashwath Damodaran's post on why U.S. small-cap and value stocks have underperformed. … [Read more...]
470 Plus: Annuities Correction, Europe versus U.S. Value Stocks, Analyzing BOXX, and Accredited Investor Rules
In Plus episode 470, we correct a misstatement about immediate annuities. We explore whether European stocks can be a replacement for U.S. value stocks. We analyze the Alpha Architect 1-3 Month Box ETF (BOXX), which has used an options strategy to replicate the return of Treasury bills without generating ordinary income. Finally, we consider why the U.S. and other countries have rules that limit who can invest in alternative investments. … [Read more...]
392 Plus: July 2022 Investment Conditions Commentary including Growth versus Value
In Plus Episode 392, we review economic trends, asset class valuations, and market internals as of early July 2022. We consider whether growth stocks are now attractive relative to value stocks. We also consider how to invest emergency savings in the current environment. … [Read more...]
342 Plus: Small Cap Value, Lumber Prices, and GBTC Discount
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...]
262/263 Plus: August 2019 Portfolio Update, TIPs and a Long/Short Growth Value ETF
In Plus episode 262/263 for the week of August 8, 2019, we discuss a recent impact investment David made and several investments he chose not to make and why. We compare investing in Treasury Inflation Protection Securities (TIPs) versus investing in I-bonds. Finally, we analyze the Direxion Russell 1000 Value Over Growth ETF (RWVG). … [Read more...]
261: Is Value Investing Dead?
Why has value investing underperformed growth investing for over twelve years and how to position your portfolio for the eventual rebound in value investing. In this episode you’ll learn: The difference between growth and value investing and why value investing outperforms growth investing over the long-term. How value and growth indices are constructed and how they differ from fundamental indexing. What are the risks and opportunities of investing in concentrated, … [Read more...]
