The Alternative Investor

Should You Diversify Away From Tech? The Massive AI Capex Bet and Key Red FlagsBook a Callhttps://zpr.io/W6JaycaP8EeTEvergreen [email protected] script addresses investors heavily concentrated in technology stocks and offers a framework for deciding whether to reduce exposure as big tech makes an unprecedented, speculative AI bet requiring trillions in capital spending. It argues AI can be world-changing yet still disappoint shareholders if returns on invested capital don’t justify massive buildouts, and highlights red flags: circular, interconnected revenue and investment relationships reminiscent of the telecom unwind; incentives around depreciation schedules that may make recurring AI infrastructure costs look like long-lived assets and boost earnings; and rising use of cheaper open-source models that could commoditize “intelligence,” shifting value to customers. Using railroads, fiber, and airlines as parallels, it warns transformational tech can still be a poor investment, and that AI stocks can underperform even if AI succeeds if results take longer than valuations assume. It concludes with diversification and tax-aware rebalancing considerations, especially near retirement.00:00 Tech Heavy Portfolio00:31 AI Capex Mega Bet02:26 Red Flag One Spaghetti Deals03:47 Red Flag Two Depreciation Games05:28 Red Flag Three Model Commoditization07:19 History Warns Infrastructure09:34 Math Behind Expectations11:19 Diversify And Rebalance11:53 Taxes And Next Steps Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Fed Put May Be Ending: How a Warsh-Led Regime Change Could Reshape InvestingBook a Callhttps://zpr.io/W6JaycaP8EeTEvergreen [email protected] Fed Put May Be Ending: How a Warsh-Led Regime Change Could Reshape InvestingThe script argues that the 15-year era of heavy Federal Reserve market support—lower rates, liquidity, and quantitative easing that encouraged “buy the dip” and inflated asset pricing—may be ending under new Fed chair Kevin Warsh, who wants a smaller, quieter Fed with less intervention and fewer tailwinds for growth-at-all-cost assets, shifting markets from liquidity-driven to cash-flow-driven returns. It says this is a regime change more important than any single rate cut, critiques the Fed’s lagging inflation measures, and notes hotter inflation and war-driven energy price spikes complicate near-term easing. The author “handicaps” three likely changes: smoothing inflation data and de-emphasizing the 2% target to allow modest short-rate cuts while keeping long rates higher, potentially selling mortgage-backed securities to pressure mortgage yields, and leaning on AI productivity while debt is inflated away. For income investors, cash/T-bills may become less compelling, volatility may rise without a “Fed put,” and hard assets with pricing power and contractual cash flow may outperform; the biggest mistake is sticking with the post-2009 growth/multiple expansion playbook instead of building durable income portfolios.00:00 Fed Put Era Ending00:54 Warsh Regime Shift01:47 Inflation Data Debate02:49 Handicapping Not Forecasting03:51 Three Fed Changes06:14 Yield Curve Reality Check06:42 Income Investor Playbook08:46 Avoid Old Growth Trap09:08 Build Durable Income09:34 Wrap Up And Next Steps Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode DescriptionIn this episode, Brad Johnson explains how business owners can turn the proceeds from selling a company or experiencing a major liquidity event into passive monthly income that can fund retirement indefinitely. He shares why many entrepreneurs reach the finish line without a real plan for their wealth, why traditional stock-and-bond portfolios often feel misaligned after an exit, and how Evergreen’s two-engine income strategy is designed to create both dependable cash flow today and income growth for the future. Brad also covers the trade-offs of private markets, the importance of choosing the right advisor, and why focusing on income goals can be far more useful than chasing a net worth number.Book a Callhttps://zpr.io/izgjKaDsgQNwEvergreen [email protected] with Brad Johnsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/bradleyjohnson/Key topics:• How entrepreneurs can convert a major liquidity event into passive monthly income• Why many business owners feel unprepared for life and money after selling a company• The emotional and practical challenges entrepreneurs face after retirement• The difference between managing investments yourself and outsourcing portfolio strategy• Why traditional ETF-and-bond portfolios often fall short for business owners• How Evergreen’s two-engine income strategy combines private income investments with dividend growth stocks• What goes into vetting high-quality private asset managers• Why many traditional advisors struggle to implement private market strategies• The pros and cons of private investments, including illiquidity• Why setting a passive income target may matter more than aiming for a specific net worthTimestamps:00:00 - Introduction: Converting Liquidity into Passive Income00:59 - Post-Retirement Ambitions for Entrepreneurs01:57 - Options for Portfolio Management: DIY vs. Outsourcing02:32 - The Limitations of Vanilla Investment Strategies03:56 - The Evergreen Income Strategy: Two Engines04:51 - Vetting High-Quality Asset Managers05:14 - Choosing the Right Advisor for Private Markets07:04 - The Trade-offs: Illiquidity and Behavior08:38 - Focusing on Income Goals over Net Worth10:03 - Next Steps and Resources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Brad Johnson shares ten real-world real estate nightmares that show why rental properties are far from passive. Drawing from over $150 million of investment experience, he walks through costly mistakes, unexpected risks, and operational headaches that investors rarely see coming. Brad also explains why these experiences ultimately led him to shift toward more passive, income-focused investments.Book a Callhttps://zpr.io/czXpQcCXKQLXEvergreen [email protected] with Brad Johnsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/bradleyjohnson/Key topics:• Why real estate is often far more operationally intensive than investors expect• The hidden risks that can turn “passive income” into active problem-solving• How natural disasters can create unexpected repair costs and insurance battles• Tenant-related risks, from property damage to eviction challenges• Legal exposure and how small issues can turn into lawsuits• Infrastructure failures and environmental risks in real estate investing• The financial impact of rare but severe events like flooding and system failures• How employee issues and fraud can affect property performance• Why unpredictable expenses can erode returns over time• Why many investors eventually shift toward more passive income strategiesTimestamps:00:00 - Introduction00:20 - Tornado Damage01:10 - Unauthorized Dog Breeding01:34 - Hoarding and Hazmat Cleanup01:50 - Hurricane Scare02:06 - The “Professional Tenant”02:47 - Lawsuit Over a One-Inch Curb03:14 - Lift Station Failure03:48 - Ice Dam and Flood05:03 - Employee Theft05:43 - Massive Water Leak06:29 - Why I Moved to More Passive Investments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Brad Johnson breaks down the biggest mistakes dividend investors make and why chasing high yield can quietly hurt long-term results. He explains what dividend investors should actually focus on, how to identify stronger businesses with staying power, and why dividend growth matters far more than the highest starting yield. Brad also shares how Evergreen Capital thinks about pairing dividend growth stocks with alternative income-producing assets for high-net-worth investors.Book a Callhttps://zpr.io/W6JaycaP8EeT Evergreen [email protected] with Brad Johnsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/bradleyjohnson/Key topics:• Why the goal of dividend investing is lasting income, not just a high starting yield• How yield traps can pull investors into weak businesses with unsustainable payouts• What to look for in quality dividend growth stocks• Why Texas Pacific Land Trust is a useful case study in dividend growth investing• How yield on cost compounds over time• The behavioral benefits of owning cash-flowing investments• Why over-concentrating in REITs can create portfolio risk• How payout ratios help reveal whether a dividend is sustainable• The tradeoff between total return investing and dividend-focused investing• Why high-net-worth investors often prefer income-producing portfoliosTimestamps:00:00 - Introduction to Dividend Investing00:21 - The Goal of Dividend Investing00:39 - Avoiding Yield Traps01:40 - Finding Quality Dividend Growth Stocks02:34 - Case Study: Texas Pacific Land Trust (TPL)03:51 - The Power of Yield on Cost04:31 - Behavioral Benefits of Dividends05:20 - Risks of Over-Concentrating in REITs06:08 - Understanding Payout Ratios07:13 - Total Return vs Dividend Strategy08:04 - Achieving Market Returns with Quality Growers09:03 - Strategy for High-Net-Worth Investors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.