In this episode we answer an email from Tom, Tom the Podcaster's Son (a/k/a "Patrick Star"). We discuss the basics of retirement accounts in honor of the annual benefits enrollment period and some rules of thumb for contributing to them, with a little commentary on HSAs. We also discuss interesting recent podcasts featuring Bill Bengen, Corey Hoffstein and Cliff Asness. And our friend Jackie Cummings Koski.And THEN we our go through our weekly portfolio reviews of the eight ...
In this episode we answer emails from Melissa, Neal, Mark and Mike. We discuss a missing link from Episode 7 and a substitute for it, the podcast distribution, moving from an accumulation portfolio in a taxable account to a retirement portfolio efficiently, and considerations when incorporating international (non-U.S.) funds. Links:Three Ingredients Article: Three Secret Ingredients of the Most Efficient Portfolios – Portfolio ChartsMerriman ETF Recommendations: Best-in-Clas...
In this episode we answer emails from Jenny, Arun and Jeff. We discuss setting up a risk parity style portfolio for an elder relative, what to do with 529 money and college funds when you are getting close, and the use of risk parity style portfolios for intermediate goals or accumulation.And THEN we our go through our weekly portfolio reviews of the eight sample portfolios you can find at Portfolios | Risk Parity Radio.Additional links:Yours Truly On The Earn & Invest Podcast: ...
In this episode we answer emails from James, MyContactInfo and Cy. We discuss using silver in addition to gold in a portfolio, review again why many "options strategy funds" and other complex ETFs are generally a waste of space in a portfolio and talk about a recent Andrew Tobias interview and the history of DIY investing.Links:Eric Balchunas Interview: Eric Balchunas on The Hidden Gems of the ETF World You Need to Know! (youtube.com)Andrew Tobias Interview: The Only Investm...
In this episode we answer emails from Alyson, Martijn and Russel. We discuss the drawbacks to using a total world fund, common misconceptions about it and misguided worship of the Simplicity Principle, a levered sample portfolio comparison and basic ideas for accumulation.And THEN we our go through our weekly portfolio reviews of the eight sample portfolios you can find at Portfolios | Risk Parity Radio.Additional link:Levered Sample Portfolio Comparison: testfol.io/?s=8JtI7Xd2q7l...
In this episode we answer emails from Anderson, Camille, and Chris. We discuss and HSA vs. a Roth IRA for a lower-taxed earner, the tax, brokerage account, and portfolio considerations for a globe-trotting Canadian, and the gestalt of this podcast.Links:Father McKenna Center Donation Page: Donate - Father McKenna CenterPortfolio Charts Portfolio Matrix: Portfolio Matrix – Portfolio ChartsAmusing Unedited AI-Bot Summary:Imagine navigating the world of international investment...
In this episode we answer emails from Frank and Dan. We discuss investment considerations in the 32% marginal bracket, reallocating a cash holding to bonds and alternatives and common withdrawal mechanisms for taking monthly distributions.Link:Father McKenna Center Donation Page: Donate - Father McKenna CenterAmusing Unedited AI-Bot Summary:Ever pondered how to perfectly balance your portfolio in a high tax bracket? We promise you'll gain actionable insights from Frank, a generous...
In this episode we answer emails from Gordon, Roger and John. We discuss the ChooseFI podcast and podcast appearances, modern trends in fund construction and considerations with leveraged funds while transitioning to a drawdown portfolio, along with some basic guidelines.And THEN we our go through our weekly portfolio reviews of the eight sample portfolios you can find at Portfolios | Risk Parity Radio.Additional links:Roger's Bloomberg Article: Goldman’s Kostin Urges Putting Bra...
In this episode we answer emails from David, Jennifer and Byron. We discuss Risk Parity books and finance books and sources in general, considerations in taking control of a complicated portfolio from a (former) AUM advisor, and portfolio considerations for the younger investor considering tech, leverage and other various and sundry things.Links:Book #1: Risk Parity: How to Invest for All Market Environments by Alex Shahidi | GoodreadsBook #2: Risk Parity Fundamentals by Edw...
In this episode we answer emails from Lucas, Hannelore and Joe. We discuss databases, where to put your gold ETFs and how it is taxed, and a modelling recommendation for testfol.io and modelling OPTRA.And THEN we our go through our weekly portfolio reviews of the eight sample portfolios you can find at Portfolios | Risk Parity Radio.Additional links:Father McKenna Center Donation Page: Donate - Father McKenna CenterKen French Database Page: Kenneth R. French - Data Library (...
In this episode we answer emails from Anderson, Sean and Colin. We discuss the OPTRA sample portfolio, using rising glidepaths or bond tents in portfolio management and Colin's "Smooth Operator" Portfolio.Links:2016 Kitces Article re Bond Tents and Glidepaths: The Portfolio Size Effect And Optimal Equity Glidepaths (kitces.com)Portfolio Charts Portfolio Matrix Comparison Tool: Portfolio Matrix – Portfolio ChartsColin's Portfolio: Backtest Portfolio Asset Allocation (po...
In this episode we answer emails from Jimmy, Dave and Richard. We discuss the joys of Joe's Garage, the Bogleheads Simba spreadsheet and Lazy Portfolios and a revisit of the ETF SVOL.And THEN we our go through our weekly portfolio reviews of the eight sample portfolios you can find at Portfolios | Risk Parity Radio.Additional links:Simba's Spreadsheet (Article And Link): Simba's backtesting spreadsheet - BogleheadsSVOL Webpage: SVOL Simplify Volatility Premium ETF | Simplify...
In this episode we answer emails from Frank, John, Aaron and Pete. We discuss bond allocations in treasuries of various durations, when retirement account space is limited and the tax bracket is high, the reasons for the strange presentation of this podcast and how to use a new AI-Bot to circumvent them (with an embedded example of an AI-Bot podcast created from Episode 333 about target date funds), the joys of having younger listeners and Derek Tharp's Monte Carlo based variable withdr...
In this episode we answer emails from Andrew, Jeff, Ron and Javier. We discuss analysis tools for leveraged funds like UPRO and TNA, Tactical Allocation Strategies, how and where this podcast is distributed, and brokerage account options for foreign (to the US) nationals.And THEN we our go through our weekly portfolio reviews of the eight sample portfolios you can find at Portfolios | Risk Parity Radio.Additional links:Andrew's Portfolio Visualizer Link: Backtest Portfolio Asset A...
In this episode we answer emails from Mark, Jon and Richard. We discuss the perils of income investing, covered call funds and SPYI, one potential future of DYI investing using levered and unlevered risk-parity style portfolios, and the use and misuse of historical data in various analyses with a reference to a blog post from Cliff Asness.Links:Video re SPYI: SPYI Squeezes 12% Yield from the S&P 500 (SPYI ETF) (youtube.com)Portfolio Visualizer Litmus Test of SPYI: Backte...
In this episode we answer emails from Mark, James and Anderson. We discuss differing performances in managed futures funds, a Portfolio Visualizer calculator and what to do with a TSP, and what to do about 529s when approaching the use date.And THEN we our go through our weekly portfolio reviews of the eight sample portfolios you can find at Portfolios | Risk Parity Radio.Additional links:Recent ChooseFI podcast with Yours Truly: 5% SWR, Revealed Preferences and the 3 stories | Fr...
In this episode we answer emails from Mikel, Garrison and Matt. We discuss our charity and some foundational episodes, the use of leveraged fund UPRO in the OPTRA sample portfolio, and the four phases of learning and knowledge in personal finance, which are (1) Baby Steps; (2) Shiny Object Syndrome; (3) Applying Formulas That Represent Sound Investing Principles; and (4) Understanding Sound Investing Principles And Applying Them Directly. And Mt. Rushmore and The Dog With The Long...
In this episode we answer emails from Brian, JD and Andrew. We discuss using leverage in portfolios (again!), gold ETFs and early retirement considerations and withdrawal strategies. And THEN we our go through our weekly portfolio reviews of the eight sample portfolios you can find at Portfolios | Risk Parity Radio.Additional links:Yours Truly on the Forget About Money Podcast: 🎲 Risk Parity: The Secret to a 5% Safe Withdrawal Rate! | Frank Vasquez 🏆 (youtube.com)Ben Felix ...
In this episode we answer emails from Phil, MyContactInfo, and Eric. We discuss implementing factor investing and making portfolio adjustments in a risk-parity style portfolio, HECOMs and other considerations about reverse mortgages and buffered products, the fundamental problems with IUL that need to be accounted for before using it, and just how rich you probably need to be to be using insurance products as investments. Hint: You are not that rich.Links:Swedroe Factor Inve...
In this episode we answer emails from Robert, Jamie and Richard. We discuss transitioning away from a Boglehead Three Fund portfolio due to its obsolete nature, a query about the DBMF prospectus and an early retirement with a 70/30/10 risk-parity style portfolio in the face of some spurious Sonia-like objections.Links:Father McKenna Center Donation Page: Donate - Father McKenna CenterMerriman Best-In-Class ETF List: Best-in-Class ETF Recommendations | Merriman Financial Educ...