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In this episode we answer emails from Katie, Sean, Glen, Anonymous and Kelly.  We discuss our matching campaign for the Father McKenna Center (rolled out in Episode 426), the BOXX ETF and the Rorschach test it presents, direct indexing, Risk Parity Chronicles, and the real purpose of Financial Independence and how to win at retirement and life. Links:Father McKenna Center Donation Page:  Donate - Father McKenna CenterInterview of Wes Gray about BOXX and other tax strategies:  Episode 70: Dr. Wes Gray discusses the unique tax benefits of ETFs and other topics of interest, host Rick Ferri | Bogleheads On Investing PodcastKBWP at Morningstar:  KBWP – Invesco KBW Property & Casualty Ins ETF – ETF Stock Quote | MorningstarRisk Parity Chronicles on YouTube:  Risk Parity Chronicles - YouTubeThe Life of Catherine McAuley:  Catherine McAuleyBreathless Unedited AI-Bot Summary:  Money without purpose is just numbers in an account. Financial independence isn't the finish line—it's the starting point of a more meaningful journey.In this deeply personal episode, Frank Vasquez tackles sophisticated investment strategies while unveiling the philosophical underpinnings of his approach to wealth. He examines the tax-efficient BOXX ETF, explaining how it allows investors in higher tax brackets to potentially convert ordinary income into more favorable long-term capital gains. Drawing on insights from Alpha Architect's Wes Gray, Frank positions this strategy within the evolving landscape of personal finance technology, contrasting innovators against those clinging to outdated viewpoints.The conversation shifts to direct indexing—a strategy where investors replicate indices by purchasing individual securities rather than funds. Frank cuts through the marketing hype, offering practical guidance on when this approach makes sense (primarily for those in higher tax brackets) and when it's simply not worth the complexity. His personal experience with property and casualty insurance companies demonstrates selective implementation without paying unnecessary fees.Most powerfully, Frank shares the story that shaped his retirement philosophy—his aunt Sister Francine of the Sisters of Mercy. This "firebrand and hellraiser" ran schools and soup kitchens, challenged the wealthy to contribute more, and built deep community connections. When she died without money or fame, her funeral filled a cathedral with mourners—the ultimate testament to a life well-lived.What's the purpose of saving all that money if not to create meaningful impact? How might your financial independence serve something greater than account balances? Listen and reconsider what truly constitutes "winning at life."Support the show

In this episode of Excess Returns, we dive deep into one of the most complex and pressing issues facing successful investors today: what to do with concentrated stock positions. Whether from employee stock compensation or a major investment win, holding too much of a single stock presents serious tax and diversification challenges. Our guests—Wes Gray of Alpha Architect, Sri Narayan of Cache Financial, and guest host Dave Nadig—break down the innovative solutions that are changing the game. From exchange funds to Section 351 conversions, this is a masterclass in modern wealth and risk management.Topics Covered:The problem with concentrated stock positions and why it's getting worseHow stock-based compensation fuels investor overexposureWhy traditional exchange funds fall short—and how Cache is solving itUnderstanding Section 351 ETF conversions and tax-deferred diversificationThe mechanics behind Cache's NASDAQ 100 and S&P 500 strategiesHow exchange funds work: structure, lockups, and liquidityUsing ETFs to rebalance and solve diversification constraintsReal estate allocations and the 20% illiquid asset requirementCosts, fees, and transparency of the modern exchange fund modelRegulatory and legal perspectives behind the structurePractical advice for advisors and investors with low-basis positionsHow to access, evaluate, and engage with Cache and Alpha Architect solutions

Money psychology by way of Buddhist teachings. Consumer confidence- waning. Markets - March Sadness with Lag 7. This week's guest: Wesley Gray - Founder, Alpha Architect.     NEW! DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE'S AI GENERATED SHOW NOTES (Guest Segment) Wes Gray - After serving as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps, Dr. Gray earned an MBA and a PhD in finance from the University of Chicago where he studied under Nobel Prize Winner Eugene Fama. Next, Wes took an academic job in his wife's hometown of Philadelphia and worked as a finance professor at Drexel University. Dr. Gray's interest in bridging the research gap between academia and industry led him to found Alpha Architect, an asset management firm dedicated to an impact mission of empowering investors through education. He is a contributor to multiple industry publications and regularly speaks to professional investor groups across the country. Wes has published multiple academic papers and four books, including Embedded (Naval Institute Press, 2009), Quantitative Value (Wiley, 2012), DIY Financial Advisor (Wiley, 2015), and Quantitative Momentum (Wiley, 2016). Dr. Gray currently resides in Palmas Del Mar. Puerto Rico with his wife and three children. Follow @alphaarchitect Check this out and find out more at: http://www.interactivebrokers.com/ Follow @andrewhorowitz Looking for style diversification? More information on the TDI Managed Growth Strategy - HERE Stocks mentioned in this episode:

In this episode:The tax advantages of ETFs and how they compare to other investment vehicles.How Section 351 conversions enable tax-efficient transitions from SMAs to ETFs.Potential regulatory risks and what they mean for the future of ETF tax benefits.Additional resources:Read a summary of this episode: https://www.morningstar.com/business/insights/blog/podcasts/big-picture-in-practice/351-conversion-sma-to-etf-white-label-etfCatch up on previous episodes: https://www.morningstar.com/views/podcasts/big-picture-in-practiceSubscribe to our newsletter: https://www.morningstar.com/business/insights/research/big-picture-in-practice-newsletter Questions or ideas? Email us at bigpictureinpractice@morningstar.com.

In this episode we answer emails from Bones, Paul and Justin.  We discuss small cap value funds and their underlying indexes, an odd book from an unreliable source and an alternative ETF called CAOS.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:Bankruptcy Case Involving David R. Webb:  In re Verus Investment Management, LLC, 344 B.R. 536 | Casetext Search + CitatorCAOS Main Page:  CAOS ETF - Alpha Architect ETFsCAOS Fact Sheet:  Factsheet_CAOS.pdfAmusing Unedited AI-Bot Summary:What if your investments could outpace market trends with a simple shift in strategy? On Risk Parity Radio, we promise to unravel the complexities of asset allocation, specifically tailored for the DIY investor. We kick off with a deep dive into the world of small-cap value funds, dissecting the evolution of Vanguard's funds alongside iShares' stalwart, IJS. The competition heats up with new entrants like Avantis and Dimensional, particularly the rising star AVUV. With insights from Paul Merriman's research, we explore why diversifying into small-cap value can be a game-changer for your portfolio, no matter which fund you choose.Ever wondered if an investment product could thrive in both stable and volatile markets? Enter Wes Gray's Alpha Architect product, Chaos, which challenges traditional investing with tools like protective puts and box spreads. We bring you a thorough examination of this intriguing product and a candid discussion about its potential and risks. Our analysis extends to sample portfolios, showcasing the power of diversification with assets ranging from the S&P 500 to commodities. We wrap up by contrasting popular portfolios like the All Seasons and Golden Butterfly with the experimental Accelerated Permanent Portfolio, making sure you are equipped with cutting-edge strategies to optimize your investments.Support the show

In this episode we answer emails from Paul (from Canada), Gary, Ben and Alexi (a/k/a "the Dude").  We discuss finding funds for Canadians, podcast outlet alternatives, the similarities between S&P 500, total market and large cap growth funds and how they can perform the same role in a diversified portfolio, and a gnarly Alpha Exchange podcast about leveraged funds (which the Dude and I both misidentified as "Alpha Architect".)  And the Creedence vs. Tina Turner versions of "Proud Mary."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:Portfolio Charts Golden Butterfly page:  Golden Butterfly Portfolio – Portfolio ChartsAsset Correlations (VTI and VOO and large cap growth):  https://testfol.io/analysis?s=63nAL9efMMgGolden Butterfly With Total Market vs. Large Cap Growth:  https://testfol.io/?s=h0ZxYu0txcPAlpha Exchange Podcast on Leveraged Funds:  Michael Green, CFA, Portfolio Manager, Chief Strategist, Simplify Asset Management | Alpha ExchangeAmusing Undedited AI-Bot Summary:Unlock the secrets of successful portfolio diversification on this episode of Risk Parity Radio. Whether you're navigating the Canadian stock market maze or strategizing with U.S. index funds, our conversation will equip you with the tools to conquer currency conversion challenges and leverage international market access through platforms like Interactive Brokers. We share strategies to optimize your asset mix by combining large cap growth with small cap value funds for a truly diversified and resilient portfolio.Ever wondered how to differentiate between total market funds and large cap growth funds? Our discussion sheds light on their high correlation and recent performance trends, urging investors to focus on macro allocation principles and informed bond choices rather than getting lost in the minutiae of fund selection. Discover how pairing assets with varying volatilities and correlations can lead to a more robust investment strategy that withstands market turbulence.Dive into the world of leveraged ETFs and learn about the risks lurking behind these financial instruments. We dissect insights from the Alpha Exchange podcast, stressing the importance of liquidity in minimizing systemic risk. As we share our weekly portfolio reviews, you'll gain valuable insights into market performance and the art of strategic rebalancing. From conservative to dynamic portfolios, we offer a comprehensive look at maintaining diverse asset allocations to optimize growth and stability. Reach out with your questions and explore our website for more resources on mastering the investment landscape.Support the show

Today's guest is Wes Gray, CEO & Co-CIO of Alpha Architect and a strategic advisor to ETF Architect.   Wes & I discuss the Cambria Tax Aware ETF (TAX), which aims to achieve a tax-efficient investment return consisting of capital appreciation while emphasizing low dividend distributions. We also break down the 351 to ETF contribution process and how investors can transition their low-basis investments into the ETF structure tax-efficiently.    (0:40) Welcome to Wes Gray (6:20) Section 351 (20:15) Tax aware investing (27:49) The impact of dividends on tax efficiency   Resources: Show Notes: https://www.themebfabershow.com/episodes/X7iN68AkO9u   The Cambria Tax Aware ETF (TAX) https://cambriafunds.com/tax   Introduction to the 351 ETF Exchange https://www.cambriainvestments.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024-Introduction-to-the-351-ETF-Exchange-Cambria.pdf   Are you interested in learning more? https://www.cambriainvestments.com/tax/   Wes Gray and Bob Elwood's episode in February 2024 https://www.themebfabershow.com/episodes/p3V43ySa2El   To determine if this Fund is an appropriate investment for you, carefully consider the Fund's investment objectives, risk factors, charges and expense before investing. This and other information can be found in the Fund's full or summary prospectus which may be obtained by calling 855-383-4636 (ETF INFO) or visiting our website at www.cambriafunds.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing or sending money. The Cambria ETFs are distributed by ALPS Distributors Inc., 1290 Broadway, Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80203, which is not affiliated with Cambria Investment Management, LP, the Investment Adviser for the Fund. Investing involves risk, including potential loss of capital. Cambria does not provide tax advice, please consult your tax professional for tax advice. TAX: There is no guarantee that a Fund will achieve its investment goal. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. The Fund will invest in stocks that have lower dividend distributions, which are generally taxed as ordinary income. The Fund's tax aware strategy may reduce an investor's taxable income from the Fund but will not eliminate it. Even though a tax aware strategy is being used, it may not reduce the amount of taxable income and capital gains distributed by the Fund to shareholders, or the amount of Fund distributions that are taxable at ordinary income rates. Narrowly focused funds typically exhibit higher volatility. Diversification may not protect against market losses. TAX is actively managed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wes Gray, founder of Alpha Architect, joins the show to explore the evolution from traditional stock picking to data-driven quantitative investing.   Listen now and learn: Why even a perfect stock-picking strategy can still fail during market downturns The power of factor investing and how it systematically enhances portfolio returns A critical perspective on investing in emerging markets and private equity   Visit www.TheLongTermInvestor.com for show notes, free resources, and a place to submit questions.   [0:30] From Stock Picker to Quant: Wes Gray's Investing Journey [8:39] The Efficient Market Hypothesis and the Reality of Active Investing [12:29] Factor Investing Explained [19:31] Why Value Investing Has Struggled   [29:54] The Role of Momentum in a Portfolio   [33:36] A Critical Look at Emerging Markets and Private Equity   

Manager research analyst Lan Tran with Morningstar Research Services breaks down the strategy of the Alpha Architect 1-3 Month Box ETF, how investors can take advantage of what it has to offer, and whether this fund is worth the hype.What Makes BOXX ETF Stand Out  What is a Box Spread?  Tax Advantages Is BOXX ETF Delivering on its Promises?Will BOXX ETF Attract Investors If Cash Yields Drop?How Investors Can Take Advantage of BOXX ETFWill There Be More ETFs Like BOXX?Key Takeaways   Read about topics from this episode.  This Bond ETF Promises T-Bill Returns Without Taxable IncomeAlpha Architect 1-3 Month Box ETFA Tax-Aware Alternative to CashHow to Maximize the Tax Efficiency of ETFsThe Real Tax Magic of ETFs What to watch from Morningstar.Covered Call and Buffer ETFs: Do the Pros Outweigh the Cons?How to Find a Great Dividend FundSPY Vs VOO: Which of Warren Buffett's Two ETFs Are a Better Bet?Why are Active ETFs Everywhere, and Are Investors Abandoning Mutual Funds? Read what our team is writing:Lan Anh TranMargaret Giles Follow us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/X: https://x.com/MorningstarIncInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/

Welcome to a comprehensive episode where Brian from FontLabsNet.com delves into a series of insightful articles focusing on strategy, development, and allocation in the financial markets. This episode covers key topics such as macroeconomic analysis, technical indicators, and the efficacy of simple momentum strategies. LEARN | Quantlabs (quantlabsnet.com) Dive into Effective Trading Algorithms and Simple Momentum Strategies (quantlabsnet.com) In the first segment, we explore an article from PriceActionLab.com that highlights the use of simple technical indicators for tracking market momentum. Brian discusses how a 12-month moving average model has shown promising results, even outperforming more complex strategies in certain scenarios. The episode continues with a critical examination of why macroeconomic market analysts often dismiss other methods, particularly systematic trading. Brian shares his own experiences and insights, emphasizing the importance of both fundamental and technical analysis for market timing and selection. Next, we shift focus to a DIY trend-following asset allocation strategy from AlphaArchitect.com. Brian outlines the current exposure recommendations for various asset classes, including domestic and international equities, REITs, commodities, and bonds. He provides guidance on how to balance these allocations based on different risk profiles. The episode wraps up with a deep dive into mathematical modeling and spread calculations, featuring discussions from Quant.StackExchange.com. Brian addresses complex questions on modeling bid and ask processes and calculating spreads for trading strategies, offering practical advice for managing market noise and volatility. Tune in for a wealth of knowledge on market strategies, backed by real-world examples and expert analysis. Don't miss out on this informative episode that promises to enhance your understanding of market dynamics and trading methodologies.

Dr. Wes Gray is the CEO of Alpha Architect. Our topic of discussion for this podcast is exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and their unique tax benefits. Wes is an author, portfolio manager, United States Marine, Iraq War vet, and former professor of finance at Drexel University. He earned an MBA and a Ph.D. in finance from the University of Chicago, where he studied under Nobel Prize Winner Eugene Fama.   The Bogleheads on Investing podcast is hosted by Rick Ferri, CFA, a long-time Boglehead and investment adviser. The Bogleheads are a group of like-minded individual investors who follow the general investment and business beliefs of John C. Bogle, founder and former CEO of the Vanguard Group. It is a conflict-free community where individual investors reach out and provide education, assistance, and relevant information to other investors of all experience levels at no cost. The organization supports a free forum at Bogleheads.org, and the wiki site is Bogleheads® wiki.    Since 2000, the Bogleheads' have held national conferences in major cities nationwide. There are also many Local Chapters in the US and even a few Foreign Chapters that meet regularly. New Chapters are being added regularly. All Bogleheads activities are coordinated by volunteers who contribute their time and talent.     This podcast is supported by the John C. Bogle Center for Financial Literacy, a non-profit organization approved by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) public charity on February 6, 2012. Your tax-deductible donation to the Bogle Center is appreciated.

On episode 119 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Wes Gray, the CEO and CIO of Alpha Architect to discuss moving to pay less taxes, building mental toughness instead of diversifying, the best way to diversify away from value, and much more! Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! Thanks to Rocket Money for sponsoring this episode! Visit https://www.rocketmoney.com/ATC and cancel your unwanted subscriptions today!

The journey of growth can be nerve-wracking. “Can I do this?” and “Will this work out?” are often asked along the way. But this week, Dr. David Rhoiney is joined by FinServ mentee, Gracelynn Wiest, and her mentor Jess Bost, CFP®, RICP®, AIF®, from Alpha Architect, to discuss drawing support and resources from the community around you, regardless of whether you're a mentor or mentee. From battling imposter syndrome to creating organic growth, Episode 13 of the FinServ Podcast highlights the transformative power of community, especially for financial advisors. Through the lens of Jess and Gracelynn, we delve into the mentor-mentee dynamic that transcends mere industry know-how, encompassing personal triumphs and the kind of growth that textbooks simply can't teach. Connect with Us! Jess Bost on LinkedIn Gracelynn Wiest on LinkedIn Dr. David Rhoiney on LinkedIn Jamie Hopkins on LinkedIn FinServ Foundation If you want more information on the FinServ Foundation, be sure to check out our website by clicking on the link below.>>FinServ Foundation Website

-Follow Wes on X @alphaarchitect -Learn more about the BOXX ETF at: https://etfsite.alphaarchitect.com/boxx/ -Learn about Wes's story, creating an ETF, and more on The Business Brew at: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Xtn5YD0d4TeYUSB3lbORDbo -Learn more about Alpha Architect at: https://etfsite.alphaarchitect.com/ The Trade Busters provides actionable ideas to take your option trading to the next level.  Through our educational podcast and instructional spreadsheets, we aim to empower the everyday retail trader.  Discover unique ways of thinking through sizing, risk and leverage in your option strategies. -View strategy mechanics, tradelogs and more at the trading page: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.thetradebusters.com⁠⁠⁠ -Follow me on X @TheTradeBuster -The Trade Busters Discord server is now live!  Send me an email if you would like to join. **Everything discussed on this podcast is for informational purposes only and not to be construed as financial advice.

Academic research can seem inaccessible for many investors. But behind all the complicated concepts and formulas are usually some simple core lessons that all investors can benefit from. In this episode, we are joined by Alpha Architect's Jess Bost to help us pull those core lessons out of the work of Eugene Fama and Ken French. We discuss ten timeless lessons investors can take from their research and look at some simple examples that make them easy to understand. We also look at what it all means for investors from both a portfolio construction and financial planning perspective. We hope you enjoy the discussion. SEE LATEST EPISODES ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.validea.com/financial-planning-podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FIND OUT MORE ABOUT VALIDEA CAPITAL ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.valideacapital.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FIND OUT MORE ABOUT SUNPOINTE INVESTMENTS ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sunpointeinvestments.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW JACK Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/practicalquant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-forehand-8015094⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW JUSTIN Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/jjcarbonneau⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcarbonneau⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW MATT Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/cultishcreative⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-zeigler-a58a0a60/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Wes Gray, the Alpha Architect himself, stops by the Business Brew to discuss how he (a) created the ETF $BOXX, (b) helps people start their own ETFs, (c) why value and momentum work as factors, and much more. This episode is a quick release after Corey Hoffstein's. It may or may not be the only episode we release for the next 13 days or so. The release cadence is influenced by the amount of press BOXX has been getting. We hope to add to your understanding. As always, do your due diligence! Sponsor Info: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠is founded by a former hedge fund analyst to bring simplicity into the investment process. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠offers an AI driven single source for all company reported data, and allows for investment teams to make the most informed decisions in the shortest amount of time.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠scales the velocity of an investment team's idea gen. Analysts spend less time locating and manually inputting meaningful disclosures into Excel and more time synthesizing in the minutes after the print. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠captures data from all company reported sources, including from footnotes, MD&As, and investor presentations. ⁠⁠⁠Daloopa's⁠⁠⁠ data sheets include GAAP to non-GAAP adjustments, guidance, and all company specific KPIs. Each datapoint is auditable to the source for easy verification and accuracy. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Excel plugin can also update your existing models for the latest quarter in just a single click. Bulge-bracket banks and major multi-managers are trusting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for use in initiating coverage, building and maintaining industry dashboards, and keeping their models up to date. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa.com/BusinessBrew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to create a free account and learn more about how ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daloopa ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠can help increase your team's speed to differentiated insight.

Today's returning guest is Alpha Architect's Wes Gray, and he's joined by Bob Elwood, a business lawyer with a focus on investment funds.  Wes and Bob just helped complete a separately managed account to ETF conversion of $770 million, so we had to get them on the show to walk through the process! They walk through the process of doing an SMA to ETF conversion via Section 351 from start to finish. They share some of the more nuances involved in the process and answer some common questions they hear over time. While the most popular ETF story so far this year is the Bitcoin ETF, this is arguably a bigger long-term story and a trend to watch in the next few years. (1:39) - Welcome to our guests, Wes Gray and Robert Elwood; Wes' prior appearances on the show: how to launch an ETF, 2023 Radio Show, 2021 Radio Show (2:11) - Update on Alpha Architect (2:59) - Overview of converting SMAs to ETFs via Section 351 (13:58) - Mutual fund to ETF conversions versus separate account to ETF conversions (19:34) - Weighing the advantages and disadvantages of SMA to ETF conversions (26:01) - Is Your Alpha Big Enough to Cover Its Taxes? A 25 Year Retrospective (26:35) - The case for the tax-free conversion of SMAs into an ETF via Section 351 (34:35) - Alpha Architect's connection to former Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy (36:37) - Esoteric examples of SMA to ETF conversions (38:06) - When does it not make sense to do a conversion? (43:23) - The future of Alpha Architect Learn more about Bob and Wes: ETF Architect; Alpha Architect ----- Follow Meb on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube For detailed show notes, click here To learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our mailing list or visit us at cambriainvestments.com ----- Sponsor: Today's episode is sponsored by YCharts. YCharts enables financial advisors to make smarter investment decisions and better communicate with clients. Visit YCharts to start your free trial and be sure to mention "Meb" for 20% off your subscription (new clients only). Sponsor: Today's episode is sponsored by The Idea Farm. The Idea Farm gives you access to over $100,000 worth of investing research, the kind usually read by only the world's largest institutions, funds, and money managers. Subscribe for free here. Follow The Idea Farm: Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram | Tik Tok ----- Interested in sponsoring the show? Email us at Feedback@TheMebFaberShow.com ----- Past guests include Ed Thorp, Richard Thaler, Jeremy Grantham, Joel Greenblatt, Campbell Harvey, Ivy Zelman, Kathryn Kaminski, Jason Calacanis, Whitney Baker, Aswath Damodaran, Howard Marks, Tom Barton, and many more.  ----- Meb's invested in some awesome startups that have passed along discounts to our listeners. Check them out here!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inflation – Maybe Stagflation? Surging unprofitable stocks – a bit of déjà vu here AI fever rolls on (and on) After serving as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps, Dr. Gray earned an MBA and a PhD in finance from the University of Chicago where he studied under Nobel Prize Winner Eugene Fama. Next, Wes took an academic job in his wife's hometown of Philadelphia and worked as a finance professor at Drexel University. Dr. Gray's interest in bridging the research gap between academia and industry led him to found Alpha Architect, an asset management firm dedicated to an impact mission of empowering investors through education. He is a contributor to multiple industry publications and regularly speaks to professional investor groups across the country. Wes has published multiple academic papers and four books, including Embedded (Naval Institute Press, 2009), Quantitative Value (Wiley, 2012), DIY Financial Advisor (Wiley, 2015), and Quantitative Momentum (Wiley, 2016). Dr. Gray currently resides in Palmas Del Mar. Puerto Rico with his wife and three children. Follow @alphaarchitect Check this out and find out more at: http://www.interactivebrokers.com/ Follow @andrewhorowitz Looking for style diversification? More information on the TDI Managed Growth Strategy - HERE Stocks mentioned in this episode: (TOST), (SMCI), (NVDA), (SPY), (YETI)

Today's guest is Liz Simmie, co-founder Honeytree Investment Management, which recently launched an actively managed, ESG-focused ETF, BEEZ.  In today's episode, Liz dives into the strategy of BEEZ, which focuses on responsibly growing companies that are stakeholder governed, purpose driven, and make a net positive impact on the world. Then she shares some hot takes on the state of both ESG and active management.  As we wind down, Liz talks about the process of launching an ETF with our friends at Alpha Architect and shares advice for anyone thinking about launching one themselves.  ----- Follow Meb on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube For detailed show notes, click here To learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our mailing list or visit us at cambriainvestments.com ----- Sponsor: Today's episode is sponsored by The Idea Farm. The Idea Farm gives you access to over $100,000 worth of investing research, the kind usually read by only the world's largest institutions, funds, and money managers. Subscribe for free here. Follow The Idea Farm: Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram | Tik Tok ----- Interested in sponsoring the show? Email us at Feedback@TheMebFaberShow.com ----- Past guests include Ed Thorp, Richard Thaler, Jeremy Grantham, Joel Greenblatt, Campbell Harvey, Ivy Zelman, Kathryn Kaminski, Jason Calacanis, Whitney Baker, Aswath Damodaran, Howard Marks, Tom Barton, and many more.  ----- Meb's invested in some awesome startups that have passed along discounts to our listeners. Check them out here!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we are joined by Wes Gray, founder of Alpha Architect and ETF Architect. We cover his biggest lessons from growing the businesses from a startup to over $5 billion in assets. We also discuss the rapid growth of ETFs and ETF Architect's mission to help firms launch them. And we get Wes' take on a variety of issues related to factor investing including the struggles of value in the past decade, how to tell when a factor no longer works, the evolution of his strategies over time and the pros and cons of sector neutral value investing. We hope you enjoy the discussion. SEE LATEST EPISODES ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.validea.com/excess-returns-podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FIND OUT MORE ABOUT VALIDEA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.validea.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FIND OUT MORE ABOUT VALIDEA CAPITAL ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.valideacapital.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW JACK Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/practicalquant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-forehand-8015094⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW JUSTIN Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/jjcarbonneau⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcarbonneau⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ryan Kirlin is the President of Alpha Architect. Alpha Architect is a firm filled with top notch geniuses and researchers who produce a tremendous quantity of valuable investing research. Additionally, they are at the leading edge of an ETF revolution and produce many unique and highly useful ETFs.Ryan is an expert in ETFs and previously worked for the NYSE ETF group, where he was responsible for launching 650 ETFs. He also had past roles at RevenueShares ETFs. Ryan is a graduate of Fordham University.Links* Alpha Architect: https://alphaarchitect.com/* Ryan's Twitter feed: https://twitter.com/ryanpkirlin/DisclaimerNothing on this podcast is investment advice.The information in this podcast is for information and discussion purposes only. It does not constitute a recommendation to purchase or sell any financial instruments or other products.  Investment decisions should not be made with this article and one should take into account the investment objectives or financial situation of any particular person or institution.Investors should obtain advice based on their own individual circumstances from their own tax, financial, legal, and other advisers about the risks and merits of any transaction before making an investment decision, and only make such decisions on the basis of the investor's own objectives, experience, and resources.The information contained in this podcast & show notes is based on generally-available information and, although obtained from sources believed to be reliable, its accuracy and completeness cannot be assured, and such information may be incomplete or condensed.Investments in financial instruments or other products carry significant risk, including the possible total loss of the principal amount invested. This podcast, the host, and the guest do not purport to identify all the risks or material considerations that may be associated with entering into any transaction. This host & guest accepts no liability for any loss (whether direct, indirect, or consequential) that may arise from any use of the information contained in or derived from this content. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.securityanalysis.org/subscribe

Avi Gilburt, founder of the ElliottWave Trader continues to see the market rallying to new highs but then setting off on a years-long bear market, but in his other role as founder of Safer Banking Research, he notes that the economic downturn will include much more pain for banks, noting that the bank collapses from earlier in 2023 are just the tip of the iceberg, and investors who flee the market for the safety of banks may soon be worrying about just being able to get their money back. Also on the show, Mark Asaro of Noble Wealth Management discusses how investors should not replace individual bonds with traditional bond funds, and Ted Rossman of Bankrate.com talks about the financial costs of travel problems that consumers have been facing this year. Plus Ryan Kirlin of Alpha Architect and the U.S. Quantitative Value  and U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETFs talks systematic investing in the Market Call.

In this week's episode, Patrick and Kevin welcome the founder of Alpha Architect, Wes Gray to the show to talk about his unusual career path, what it was like studying under Dr. Eugene Fama and explore his fascinating new product – the BOX ETF. *Got questions for Kevin and Patrick? Submit your questions to: nostupidquestions@markethuddle.com Visit our merch store!!! https://www.themarkethuddlemerch.com/ To receive our emails with the charts and links each week, please register at: https://markethuddle.com/

In today's episode, we host Wes Gray, CEO of Alpha Architect. Founded in 2010, Alpha Architect is a research focused quant firm that put themselves on the map offering value and momentum factor exposures, but it doesn't stop there. Wes and his group have evolved to offer advanced tax strategies in the form of ETF's, separately managed accounts (SMA's), and ETF white-labeled services. Wes has an incredible bio that starts with humble beginnings growing up on a ranch. He later becomes a Captain in the US Marine Corps followed by earning his MBA & PhD studying under Nobel Prize Winner Eugene Fama at the University of Chicago.    This episode is centered around investments and tax minimization, starting with why Wes moved to Puerto Rico a few years ago. We discuss his bio and his mission for Alpha Architect & ETF Architect. We focus the rest of the episode on tax efficiency for asset owners, starting with white labeling ETF's, creative conversions to ETF's, whether direct indexing is currently oversold, post ESOP investment strategies, box spreads as an alternative to T-Bills and more.    Hosting today's episode is myself Steve Curley, CFA & guest host Frank Garcia, CFA.    Please enjoy the episode. Follow us on Twitter & LinkedIn.   Social Media:   LinkedIn Post (and Facebook): New episode w/ Wes Gray, CEO of Alpha Architect, hosted by Steve Curley, CFA & Frank Garcia, CFA.    *PR Act 60 (Preferred Tax Status for Puerto Rico Residents) *Bio/Mission if Alpha Architect & ETF Architect *White labeling ETF's & creative ETF conversions *Direct indexing, oversold? *Box spreads as an alternative to T-Bills *Post ESOP investment strategies   Enjoy! Insert link here   Twitter Post: New episode w/ Wes Gray, CEO of Alpha Architect & ETF Architect. We discuss everything tax, from PR Act 60, to his firm's mission & focus on tax efficient investments, white labeling ETF's, creative ETF conversions, direct indexing being oversold, box spreads instead of T-Bills & more.    Show Notes:  Alpha Architect: https://alphaarchitect.com/about ETF Architect: https://etfarchitect.com/ Box spreads: https://alphaarchitect.com/2023/05/box-spreads-an-alternative-to-treasury-bills/ March for the Fallen: https://alphaarchitect.com/mftf/ Democratize Quant: https://alphaarchitect.com/democratizequant/ How to Start an ETF: https://alphaarchitect.com/2021/11/how-to-start-an-etf-resources-and-faq/

In this episode, our guest, Jess Bost from Alpha Architect, shares how she found her way into the world of finance through the social media platform Twitter. She recalls her journey from building a career in finance to helping advisors establish meaningful portfolios for their clients.Jess is a Crossfit coach and the Twitter master for converging financial planning and fitness, and you'll hear how she helps people get from where they are to where they want to be, both physically and financially. We also discuss our insights into merging health and wealth and how it affects longevity, risk, income distribution, protection, and estate planning.Advisors have the option to manage assets themselves or to hire a third party to do it for them. Jess describes how Alpha Architect assists them with their portfolios by offering education on factors and built funds.

Clay Finck chats with Wes Gray all about momentum investing, how retail investors can utilize a momentum strategy, and much more!Dr. Gray earned an MBA and a PhD in finance from the University of Chicago where he studied under Nobel Prize Winner Eugene Fama.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro04:06 - How Wes looks at the world of investing differently with his academic background.06:48 - Whether just owning the S&P 500 gives investors enough international exposure or not.09:42 - What momentum investing is and why it works.30:14 - How retail investors can utilize a momentum strategy.And much, much more!*Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences.BOOKS AND RESOURCESCheck out Wes' website, Alpha Architect.Check out Wes' research.Wes' book, Quantitative Momentum.Wes' book, Quantitative Value.Wes' book, DIY Financial Advisor.Related Episode: Listen to MI126: A Rational Approach to Investing w/ Tobias Carlisle, or watch the video.NEW TO THE SHOW?Check out our Millennial Investing Starter Packs.Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here.Try Robert and Rebecca's favorite tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance.Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets.Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts.P.S The Investor's Podcast Network is excited to launch a subreddit devoted to our fans in discussing financial markets, stock picks, questions for our hosts, and much more! Join our subreddit r/TheInvestorsPodcast today!SPONSORSGet a FREE audiobook from Audible.Instead of trying to time the market or pick single stocks, automate your investments and invest in a variety of companies with Betterment.What does happen when money and big feelings mix? Tune in to find out on the new podcast, Open Money, presented by Servus Credit Union.Partner with a specialized agency focused on making insurance as easy as possible for real estate investors. Take advantage of monthly reporting, monthly billing, and coverage for all phases of occupancy with National Real Estate Insurance Group.Enjoy soft, stretchy bottoms that last forever with birddogs. Use promo code INVESTING and get a free Yeti-style tumbler with every order.Apply for the Employee Retention Credit easily, no matter how busy you are, with Innovation Refunds.Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors.Connect with Wes: Website | LinkedIn | TwitterConnect with Clay: TwitterHELP US OUT!Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Brock speaks with Doug Pugliese. Doug is a former naval aviator and translator as well as the former managing director at Bear Stearns, where he rode through the dot com bubble and the GFC. Today he is head of 1042 QRP strategies at Alpha Architect. In this conversation we start with a bit about Doug's time in the Navy. Doug was a translator for an admiral and the president of Paraguay in the late 80s. He gives a bit of a history lesson about the US as involvement in South America during that time, and share some photos of him with some very notable figures, including the general who staged a coup and overthrew that President. We also hear what Doug learned about risk in financial markets working through a few of the most notable time periods in financial history. And we also learned about ESOP's or employee stock ownership programs, what they are, why they're important, and what Alpha Architect is doing in this world today. Episode Resources: ⁠Alpha Architect website⁠ Notes: (01:56) - What Doug is most proud of (06:13) - A near aviation mishap landing with a blown engine at night (12:43) - Acting differently in the light of recognizing your own mortality (16:32) - Sharing a few photos from Doug's time in service - first flight at Martha's Vineyard (19:02) - Doug's learning of Spanish early, exchange student, and skills for later in life (30:27) - Translating for an admiral in Paraguay in 1993 (35:15) - The general who staged a coup to overthrow the president of Paraguay (42:42) - South America countries and the future of America (46:48) - Joining the world of finance, leaving the life of riley (01:02:00) - Working at Bear Sterns from the dot com boom & bust through the great financial crisis (01:08:43) - Understanding financial cycles and commonalities between them (01:16:20) - Meeting Wes Gray and joining Alpha Architect (01:23:37) - Head of 1042 Solutions (01:26:37) - ESOPs, what they are and why they're important The Scuttlebutt Podcast - The podcast for service members and veterans building a life outside the military. The Scuttlebutt Podcast features discussions on lifestyle, careers, business, and resources for service members. Show host, Brock Briggs, talks with a special guest from the community committed to helping military members build a successful life, inside and outside the service. Get a weekly episode breakdown, a sneak peek of the next episode and other resources in your inbox for free at ⁠⁠⁠https://scuttlebutt.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠. Follow along:     • Brock: ⁠⁠⁠@BrockHBriggs⁠⁠⁠         • Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠Scuttlebutt_Podcast ⁠⁠⁠      • Send me an email: ⁠⁠⁠scuttlebuttpod1@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ • Episodes & transcripts: ⁠⁠⁠Scuttlebuttpodcast.co

Today's returning guests are Alpha Architect's Wes Gray & Jack Vogel.   In today's episode, we kick it off with an update on the ETF white-label business and some of their new funds, BOXX and HIDE.  Then we talk about why you need to think more about taxes when investing, the state of value, why trend-following is timeless, and what the most embarrassing moment in each of our careers. I-was-speechless. Before we get to the episode, Wes' brother was recently on Joe Rogan's podcast and helped Joe get a bunch of reviews, so help Wes compete with his brother and go leave us a review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to the show! To learn more about their latest offering, visit farmlandlp.com or email them at ir@farmland.com. Resources: Long-Only Value Investing: Does Size Matter? Published articles  ----- Follow Meb on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube For detailed show notes, click here To learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our mailing list or visit us at cambriainvestments.com ----- Today's episode is sponsored by Farmland LP. Farmland LP is one of the largest investment funds in the US focused on converting chemical-based conventional farmland to organic, sustainably-managed farmland using a value-add commercial real estate strategy in the agriculture sector. Since 2009, they have built a 15,000-acre portfolio representing over $200M in AUM. Today's episode is sponsored by The Idea Farm. The Idea Farm gives you access to over $100,000 worth of investing research, the kind usually read by only the world's largest institutions, funds, and money managers. Subscribe for free here. ----- Interested in sponsoring the show? Email us at Feedback@TheMebFaberShow.com ----- Past guests include Ed Thorp, Richard Thaler, Jeremy Grantham, Joel Greenblatt, Campbell Harvey, Ivy Zelman, Kathryn Kaminski, Jason Calacanis, Whitney Baker, Aswath Damodaran, Howard Marks, Tom Barton, and many more.  ----- Meb's invested in some awesome startups that have passed along discounts to our listeners. Check them out here! 

Rebecca brings back Larry Swedroe. Together they talk about why generating alpha is becoming more difficult, how competition is a significant factor in its decline and much more!Larry Swedroe is head of the financial and economic research office for Buckingham Wealth Partners, a Registered Investment Advisor firm in St. Louis, Mo. Previously, Larry was vice chairman of Prudential Home Mortgage. Larry holds an MBA in finance and investment from NYU, and a bachelor's degree in finance from Baruch College.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:00:00 - Intro01:43 - The difference between Alpha vs Beta. 09:39 - Why is the ability to generate alpha shrinking.15:01 - How competition has played an increasing role in reducing alpha over time. 22:56 - What would happen if everyone went passive.30:18 - Larry's perspective on concentration vs diversification. 37:29 - Why good businesses are not as good investments. 59:15 - Should investors prefer dividend paying stocks over non-dividend paying stocks.*Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences.BOOKS AND RESOURCESCheck out Larry's Book: The Only Guide to a Winning Investment Strategy You'll Ever Need Check out Larry's Book: Think, Act, and Invest Like Warren Buffett: The Winning Strategy to Help You Achieve Your Financial and Life Goals. Check out Larry's Book: Investment Mistakes Even Smart Investors Make and How to Avoid Them. Check out Larry's Book: Your Complete Guide To Factor-Based Investing Check out Larry's Book: The Incredible Shrinking Alpha: How to be a successful investor without picking winners Check out: Buckingham Wealth Partners Check out Larry's writings: Alpha Architect. Related Episode: MI238: A Guide To A Winning Investment Strategy w/ Larry Swedroe, or watch the video.NEW TO THE SHOW?Check out our Millennial Investing Starter Packs.Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here.Try Robert and Rebecca's favorite tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance.Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets.Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts.P.S The Investor's Podcast Network is excited to launch a subreddit devoted to our fans in discussing financial markets, stock picks, questions for our hosts, and much more! Join our subreddit r/TheInvestorsPodcast today!SPONSORSGet a FREE audiobook from Audible.Let an expert do your taxes from start to finish so you can relax with TurboTax.Set, track, and manage your financial goals as your life evolves with Scotia Smart Investor.Get the professional support you need to prepare for your future career with UBC Sauder School of Business.Apply for the Employee Retention Credit easily, no matter how busy you are, with Innovation Refunds.Universal life insurance can offer protection and long-term tax-advantaged savings for your future goals & milestones. Get a universal life policy today through a simple, easy, and 100% digital purchase journey with Everly.What does happen when money and big feelings mix? Tune in to find out on the new podcast, Open Money, presented by Servus Credit Union.Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors.Connect with Rebecca Twitter | InstagramEmail: Rebecca@theinvestorspodcast.comConnect with Larry: Twitter |LinkedIn See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jason Hartman is joined by Wesley Gray, CEO of Alpha Architect for a fascinating discussion on inflation hedges and future scenarios for commodities and crypto. How should we allocate risk right now? Why is crypto performing so poorly? Are we truly becoming a Banana Republic that does not end well? Jason and Wesley discuss a few things that you should always consider including keeping your tax rates down as much as possible. Fees and taxes are things you can often control, whereas we can't control what the economy or inflation is going to do.  And why is crypto doing so poorly when it should, at least in theory, be the inflation hedge asset? Where's Michael Saylor? Isn't Bitcoin digital gold? Without a military behind it, will cryptocurrencies ever be truly viable? Key takeaway: 0:28 Welcome Wesley Gray, CEO & Co-CIO, Alpha Architect – Empowering investors through education 1:31 How do we allocate risk? 3:17 What assets should you be owning right now? Stocks, commodities? 6:24 Controlling your tax rates 7:49 Will we see incredibly high interest rates needed to tame inflation? 8:31 We are becoming a Banana Republic and it won't end well 10:05 Alpha Architect investment philosophies 11:38 Following trends in crypto, bonds & stocks 13:19 Why is crypto doing so poorly right now? 15:00 Ponzi schemes backed by military 16:07 The ability to inflict violence is what makes the world run 16:50 Freedom in Iraq vs Freedom in the US 18:03 Learn more and check out Wesley's blog at AlphaArchitect.com and follow on Twitter! @alphaarchitect Wesley R. Gray, Ph.D. CEO & Co-CIO, Alpha Architect After serving as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps, Dr. Gray earned an MBA and a PhD in finance from the University of Chicago where he studied under Nobel Prize Winner Eugene Fama. Next, Wes took an academic job in his wife's hometown of Philadelphia and worked as a finance professor at Drexel University. Dr. Gray's interest in bridging the research gap between academia and industry led him to found Alpha Architect, an asset management firm dedicated to an impact mission of empowering investors through education. Wes has published multiple academic papers and four books, including Embedded (Naval Institute Press, 2009), Quantitative Value (Wiley, 2012), DIY Financial Advisor (Wiley, 2015), and Quantitative Momentum (Wiley, 2016). Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class:  Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com

Financial advice requires a financial planning process that includes discovering how you think, feel, and behave with money and your life and money alignment. The investigation is–past, present, and future. Life is a journey of life events and life stages–seasons. The seasons of trial, triumph, transition, and transformation serve as an inspirational willingness to align your money with your life aspirations. The Four Reasons Your Stories Make Money Season is the connective glue that gives your money life assignments. Dr. Cherry has a candid and compassionate conversation with inspiring and introspective special guest Jess Bost, RICP® from Alpha Architect, to discuss why and how the three T's relate to your money–your Life Money Balance®. Let's Chop!

VettaFi's Tom Hendrickson discusses the latest Bitwise/VettaFi Benchmark Survey of Financial Advisor Attitudes Toward Crypto Assets.  Dimensional's Wes Crill offers perspective on the growth of their ETF business, mutual fund to ETF conversions, value investing, and more.  Alpha Architect's Wes Gray explains their white labeling service and spotlights two recent ETF launches.

BIO: Larry Swedroe is head of financial and economic research at Buckingham Wealth Partners.STORY: Larry chose to invest in an individual bank stock in the mid-80s instead of following his gut to invest in a portfolio of stocks. The bank's President committed fraud, and the company went bankrupt. Larry lost about 80% of his investment.LEARNING: Avoid idiosyncratic risks by hyper-diversifying your portfolio. “Focus on managing risks and not trying to generate alpha or risk-adjusted outperformance.”Larry Swedroe Guest profileLarry Swedroe is head of financial and economic research at Buckingham Wealth Partners. Since joining the firm in 1996, Larry has spent his time, talent, and energy educating investors on the benefits of evidence-based investing with enthusiasm few can match.Larry was among the first authors to publish a book that explained the science of investing in layman's terms, “The Only Guide to a Winning Investment Strategy You'll Ever Need.” He has authored or co-authored 18 books.Larry's dedication to helping others has made him a sought-after national speaker. He has made appearances on national television on various outlets.Larry is a prolific writer, regularly contributing to multiple outlets, including AlphaArchitect, Advisor Perspectives, and Wealth Management.Worst investment everIn the mid-80s, while Larry was working at Citicorp as the regional treasurer on the West Coast, his colleague and friend convinced him to invest in a company called Jefferson National Bank. Larry happened to believe in two themes that were behind his friend's recommendation.One, this was a small regional bank, and Larry was confident that the US would allow consolidation to build national banks. So there was going to be a trend of purchasing well-run small banks at premiums to enable the big banks to become national.Two, the bank was located on the border between Canada and upstate New York. There was a military base with a good, sound community, making it suitable for businesses. Larry also believed NAFTA would pass, which would build up the trade in the area.Larry then called a bunch of friends in the banking business and asked them what they thought of this company. Most were impressed by how well the bank was run and the good earnings. Everything seemed suitable for an investor.The President of the bank committed fraud, and the company went bankrupt. Larry lost about 80% of his investment.Looking at hindsight, Larry could have made a much more intelligent bet by avoiding idiosyncratic risks. He could have found a collection of regional stocks with the same advantages as the bank he invested in but without the idiosyncratic risk.Lessons learnedLarry has, over time, developed three principles of investing:Principle one: If the markets are sufficiently efficient, invest in systematic, transparent, rapidly run funds that try to keep their trading costs down with patient...

This week's guest is Perth Tolle, the founder of Life + Liberty Indexes and creator of the Freedom 100 EM Index (FRDM index). This freedom-weighted equity strategy is the first of its kind and uses personal and economic freedom metrics as primary factors in its investment process. Doug and Greg chat with Perth about how/why she came up with the ETF, how the strategy performs vs. the market cap-weighted benchmarks, the risks of autocracies, China's role/exposure, ESG, and more. Key Takeaways [00:23] - About Perth Tolle [01:02] - The Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF (FRDM) [05:34] - Perth's experience in China shaping her ideals [06:16] - Autocracy risks for emerging market investors [10:38] - The investment idea behind emerging markets [12:21] - What is freedom weighting? [12:56] - Human Freedoms Index: Civil, Political, Economical [14:00] - Composite Country Scores [14:47] - Taiwan is the #1 freest merging market [15:29] - Direct vs. indirect allocation/exposure to China [19:39] - Freedom metrics performance in non-COVID environments [21:12] - Why Perth launched the ETF [24:51] - Perth's partnership with Wes Gray & Alpha Architect [28:35] - Excluding China from an emerging markets cap-weighted index [30:01] - What's next for Life + Liberty Indexes? [31:50] - The politicization of ESG  Quotes [12:06] - “We believe that the freer markets will experience more sustainable growth, they'll recover faster from drawdowns, and they'll use their capital labor more efficiently. So not only do we want to exclude the autocracies and stay away from that autocracy risk, but we want to give a higher weight to freer markets, which we think are launch paths for the growth stories of the next decade.” - Perth Tolle   [17:28] - “If you're looking at these index providers putting between 20 and 40% of an allocation to a single country that's ranking near the bottom from a freedom perspective…that seems like a pretty high risk to me.” - Doug Stokes Links Perth Tolle Life + Liberty Indexes The Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF (FRDM) China's 1 Child Policy Cato Institute Fraser Institute Human Freedom Index & Data Set Alpha Architect Dr. Wes Gray Connect with our hosts Doug Stokes Greg Stokes Stokes Family Office   Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts lagniappe.stokesfamilyoffice.com   Disclosure The information in this podcast is educational and general in nature and does not take into consideration the listener's personal circumstances. Therefore, it is not intended to be a substitute for specific, individualized financial, legal, or tax advice. To determine which strategies or investments may be suitable for you, consult the appropriate qualified professional prior to making a final decision.

Got an idea for an exchange-traded fund but don't want to deal with the logistics? A group of “white label” ETF issuers are in the business of helping people launch their own fund—and business is booming. These issuers have minted more than 100 ETFs this way—for both big asset managers and entrepreneurial individuals simply passionate about an idea.  On this week's episode of Trillions, we speak to the “big three” of ETF white labels: Garrett Stevens, chief executive of Exchange Traded Concepts, Mike Venuto, chief information officer and co-founder of Tidal, and Wes Gray, president of Alpha Architect. Topics include how they got started, how they vet new ideas, the launch of which they're most proud and what next year holds. The last includes Goldman Sachs Group's entry into the business and a potential wave of mutual fund to ETF conversions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's no one predefined path that will lead us through the challenges and heartbreaks that we all face in life. Often times the best that we can do is learn to accept and explore our emotions while remaining open to the opportunities in front of us. That willingness to explore and grow can help us heal, and help us redefine who we are going forward. In today's adventure episode, I talk to Jess Bost, VP – Brand Partnerships at Alpha Architect, a research-intensive asset management firm. Jess is also the host of The Breakthrough Factor podcast, a CrossFit coach, and an Olympic weightlifter. Jess was in a "dark night of the soul" place due to personal trauma and she shares with me, in raw, real terms, her journey of personal and professional self-discovery that brought her to a place of strength where she now coaches others who want to make major life changes and plan for a successful future. As I said to her during the show, what she shares is "a gift" to those who listen. Don't miss it.

Today, Rob Carver joins us for conversation on Trend Following with something for the both the individual everyday investor and the trend following nerds. We also catch up on this week's events which included news of the biggest one-week outflow of US Equity Mutual & ETF funds since April 2021 and the news that Blackstone will be limiting investor redemption's in one of their Real Estate funds. We discuss how Rob uses dynamic market selection to diversify his portfolio and how he plans out his trading year when it comes to deep dive analysis, how he implements and tests his continuous trend systems and if he believes in using tail protection strategies to manage risk. We also discuss how Rob implement his carry strategy, portfolio optimization and momentum factor investing, what the special Year-End Group episodes will bring and much more.--------Follow Niels on Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube or via the TTU website.IT's TRUE ? – most CIO's read 50+ books each year – get your FREE copy of the Ultimate Guide to the Best Investment Books ever written here.And you can get a free copy of my latest book “The Many Flavors of Trend Following” here.Learn more about the Trend Barometer here.Send your questions to info@toptradersunplugged.comAnd please share this episode with a like-minded friend and leave an honest Rating & Review on iTunes or Spotify so more people can discover the podcast.Follow Rob on Twitter.Episode TimeStamps: 00:00 - Intro03:39 - What happened this week?20:22 - Industry performance update22:25 - Q1, Elie: Can you run a continous system without daily vol targeting? Can you calculate signal scaling with in-sample data? More info on the mean reversion system with a high sharpe?34:42 - Q2, Matthijs: How does Rob think about protecting/diversifying his portfolio with tail protection strategies?42:54 - Q3, Richard: Has Rob considered conditioning his carry forecasts based on asset class? Should I account for using the spread of nearest contract to nearest plus when calculating the raw carry forecast?49:44 - AQR Paper on Portfolio Optimization54:26 - Article from Alpha Architect on momentum...30 years after Jegadeesh and Titman's seminal paper01:00:56 - What is coming up in the special Year-End Group Episodes?01:05:43 - Thanks for...

How do you launch an ETF? What is the process? What are the compliance considerations? How do you market your own fund? What are the costs involved with launching your own fund? Wes Gray of Alpha Architect joins Jay Coulter on this episode of The Resilient Advisor to breakdown all of these questions. If you have ever considered launch an ETF, this is the show for you! SHOW SPONSOR: The Independence Incubator from Resilient Advisor. Discrete and proven guidance to finding independence. Learn more: https://www.independenceincubator.com Connect with Wes Gray and Alpha Architect: Website: https://alphaarchitect.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/alphaarchitect YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAAsCF_TbSpAjNBplgkPAfw/featured About Wes Gray: After serving as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps, Dr. Gray earned an MBA and a PhD in finance from the University of Chicago where he studied under Nobel Prize Winner Eugene Fama. Next, Wes took an academic job in his wife's hometown of Philadelphia and worked as a finance professor at Drexel University. Dr. Gray's interest in bridging the research gap between academia and industry led him to found Alpha Architect, an asset management firm dedicated to an impact mission of empowering investors through education. He is a contributor to multiple industry publications and regularly speaks to professional investor groups across the country. Wes has published multiple academic papers and four books, including Embedded (Naval Institute Press, 2009), Quantitative Value (Wiley, 2012), DIY Financial Advisor (Wiley, 2015), and Quantitative Momentum (Wiley, 2016). Dr. Gray currently resides in Palmas Del Mar Puerto Rico with his wife and three children.    Follow Financial Advisor TV™ on Social: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FinancialAdvisorTV Twitter: https://twitter.com/finadvisortv TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@financialadvisortv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/financialadvisortv LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/financialadvisortv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financialadvisortv Learn more about Financial Advisor TV™: http://www.financialadvisor.tv Produced by Resilient Digital Media © Financial Advisor TV, LLC. All Rights Reserved

Our guest this week is Wes Gray. Wes is the CEO, chief investment officer, and founder of Alpha Architect, a Registered Investment Advisor that offers ETFs and works with other RIAs to launch their own ETFs. An accomplished researcher and writer, Wes has authored numerous books on investing and financial topics, including Quantitative Value and Quantitative Momentum. Before founding Alpha Architect, Wes worked in academia and consulted for a family office. Wes' path into finance began at the University of Chicago, where he earned his MBA and Ph.D. and studied under Nobel Prize winner Eugene Fama. Prior to that, Wes served as a captain in the United States Marine Corps. In addition to his MBA and Ph.D., Wes also earned a bachelor's degree in economics from The Wharton School.BackgroundBioTwitter handle: @alphaarchitectAlpha ArchitectQuantitative Momentum: A Practitioner's Guide to Building a Momentum-Based Stock Selection System, by Wesley Gray, Ph.D., and Jack Vogel, Ph.D.Quantitative Value: A Practitioner's Guide to Automating Intelligent Investment and Eliminating Behavioral Errors, by Wesley Gray, Ph.D., and Tobias Carlisle, LLBActive Investing“Even God Would Get Fired as an Active Investor,” by Wesley Gray, alphaarchitect.com, Feb. 2, 2016.“Has the Stock Market Systematically Changed?” by Wesley Gray, alphaarchitect.com, Sept. 20, 2022.“The Cross Section of Stock Returns Pre-CRSP Data: Value and Momentum Are Confirmed as Robust Anomalies,” by Elisabetta Basilico, Ph.D., CFA, alphaarchitect.com, Nov. 7, 2022.Stock Market/Trend-Following“How I Invest My Own Money: Robust to Chaos,” by Wesley Gray, alphaarchitect.com, June 24, 2022.“Trend Following: The Epitome of No Pain, No Gain,” by Wesley Gray, alphaarchitect.com, June 26, 2019.“Trend-Following: A Deep Dive Into a Unique Risk Premium,” by Wesley Gray, alphaarchitect.com, Oct. 18, 2017.“Does Emerging Markets Investing Make Sense?” by Wesley Gray, alphaarchitect.com, June 17, 2022.Value Investing“Value Investing Live Recap: Wesley Gray,” by Graham Griffin, gurufocus.com, Aug. 25, 2021.“Value Investing: Headwinds, Tailwinds, and Variables,” by Ryan Kirlin, alphaarchitect.com, May 20, 2022.“Value Investing: What History Says About Five-Year Periods After Valuation Peaks,” by Jack Vogel, Ph.D., alphaarchitect.com, Dec. 21, 2021.Behavioral Investing“Terry Odean: Who's on the Other Side of the Trade?” The Long View podcast, Morningstar.com, May 14, 2022.“Behavioral Finance Warning: Humans Love Complexity,” by Wesley Gray, alphaarchitect.com, Aug. 3, 2021.“Individual Investor Behavior: What Does the Research Say?” by Wesley Gray, alphaarchitect.com, July 22, 2022.“Momentum Investing, Like Value Investing, Is Simple, but Not Easy,” by Wesley Gray, alphaarchitect.com, Sept. 18, 2018.Bonds and ETF Investing“Treasury Bonds: Buy and Hold, or Trend Follow?” by Wesley Gray, alphaarchitect.com, Aug. 10, 2022.“Why Advisors (and Family Offices) Should Consider Creating Their Own ETFs,” by Pat Cleary, alphaarchitect.com, Nov. 4, 2022.“ETF Tax Efficiency Isn't Always Efficient,” by Sean Hegarty, alpharchitect.com, Feb. 25, 2022.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:06:00 - The key to a winning investment strategy. 12:02 - What percentage of stocks actually outperform the market? 14:08 - Why active strategies such as active management, stock picking and market timing are “losing strategies”? 24:01 - Do markets value stocks correctly? 28:09 - Disentangling market efficiency with the concept of current valuation. 33:54 - How Warren Buffett's outperformance can be explained by factors. 38:45 - How investors can improve their long run returns through factor investing. 39:12 - The 5 rules factors must meet to invest in them. 60:12 - Larry's guide on how to think about allocating your portfolio between investing in US equities vs International equities vs Emerging Market equities. 67:18 - Why all factor ETFs are not created equal and which are best to invest in? 67:18 - The 3 characteristics to look for when comparing factor ETFs. 01:10:18 - How long you have to hold these investments to earn the expected premium?And much, much more!*Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences.BOOKS AND RESOURCESCheck out Larry's Book: The Only Guide to a Winning Investment Strategy You'll Ever Need.Check out Larry's Book: Think, Act, and Invest Like Warren Buffett: The Winning Strategy to Help You Achieve Your Financial and Life Goals.Check out Larry's Book: Investment Mistakes Even Smart Investors Make and How to Avoid Them.Check out Larry's Book: Your Complete Guide To Factor-Based Investing.Check out Larry's Book: The Incredible Shrinking Alpha: How to be a successful investor without picking winners.Check out: Buckingham Wealth Partners.Check out Larry's writings: Alpha Architect.Related Episode: High Returns From Low Risk Investing w/ Pim Van Vliet - MI221.NEW TO THE SHOW?Check out our Millennial Investing Starter Packs.Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here.Try Robert and Rebecca's favorite tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance.Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets.Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts.P.S The Investor's Podcast Network is excited to launch a subreddit devoted to our fans in discussing financial markets, stock picks, questions for our hosts, and much more! Join our subreddit r/TheInvestorsPodcast today!SPONSORSGet a FREE audiobook from Audible.Invest in high quality, cash flowing real estate without all of the hassle with Passive Investing.Ship with FedEx and be ready for this holiday season with picture proof of delivery.Save time and money on your rental property insurance with Steadily. Get a commitment-free quote today.If your business has five or more employees and managed to survive Covid you could be eligible to receive a payroll tax rebate of up to twenty-six thousand dollars per employee. Find out if your business qualifies with Innovation Refunds.Get personalized, expert advice that helps you see things clearly with ATB.Find an advisor who's invested in you with iA Financial Services Inc.Design your perfect suit with Indochino. Get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more by use promo code INVEST.Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors. Connect with Larry: Twitter |LinkedIn Connect with Rebecca: Twitter | InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to The Creating Wealth Show where rents in suburbia are higher than rents in cities and the Fed wants to see you unemployed! Think we're kidding, right? Think again! You couldn't make up fiction this good if you tried! Jason Hartman takes you through the latest news stories and predictions affecting the economy and is joined by Wesley Gray, CEO of Alpha Architect for a fascinating discussion on inflation hedges and future scenarios for commodities and crypto. Last Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported over 200K new jobs were added in September. Sounds like great news for the economy and people in general, right? Strangely, it runs directly counter to what the Federal Reserve wants to see; they don't want to see the unemployment rate fall, they don't want to see you have a job. They want to see you unemployed. That low unemployment rate has to be driving the Fed nuts! Americans working and spending money is something they don't want to see, as they have forecasted a recession next year, and are looking for the unemployment rate to reach 4.4%.  How should we allocate risk right now? Why is crypto performing so poorly? Are we truly becoming a Banana Republic that does not end well? Jason and Wesley discuss a few things that you should always consider including keeping your tax rates down as much as possible. Fees and taxes are things you can often control, whereas we can't control what the economy or inflation is going to do.  And why is crypto doing so poorly when it should, at least in theory, be the inflation hedge asset? Where's Michael Saylor? Isn't Bitcoin digital gold? Without a military behind it, will cryptocurrencies ever be truly viable? Key takeaway: Jason's editorial 0:00 The Creating Wealth Show, episode 1906 3:01 Jason's 2020 prediction - the rise of suburbia 6:21 Cities saw rent increases almost 17% since the beginning of pandemic 7:39 Weekend in Vegas at Richard Branson's Virgin Hotel 9:48 Thanks for attending the Recession Proof Investing Summit 10:10 HousingWire article: Why a good jobs report is bad news for the Federal Reserve 14:06 Over 109,000 followers on Instagram! Instagram.com/JasonHartman1 17:20 Register now for our LIVE event in Scottsdale AZ! EmpoweredInvestor.com/Live Wes Gray Interview 20:10 Welcome Wesley Gray, CEO & Co-CIO, Alpha Architect - Empowering investors through education 20:51 How do we allocate risk? 22:17 What assets should you be owning right now? Stocks, commodities? 25:24 Controlling your tax rates 26:49 Will we see incredibly high interest rates needed to tame inflation? 27:31 We are becoming a Banana Republic and it won't end well 29:05 Alpha Architect investment philosophies 30:38 Following trends in crypto, bonds & stocks 32:19 Why is crypto doing so poorly right now? 34:00 Ponzi schemes backed by military 35:07 The ability to inflict violence is what makes the world run 35:50 Freedom in Iraq vs Freedom in the US 37:03 Learn more and check out Wesley's blog at AlphaArchitect.com and follow on Twitter! @alphaarchitect Wesley R. Gray, Ph.D. CEO & Co-CIO, Alpha Architect After serving as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps, Dr. Gray earned an MBA and a PhD in finance from the University of Chicago where he studied under Nobel Prize Winner Eugene Fama. Next, Wes took an academic job in his wife's hometown of Philadelphia and worked as a finance professor at Drexel University. Dr. Gray's interest in bridging the research gap between academia and industry led him to found Alpha Architect, an asset management firm dedicated to an impact mission of empowering investors through education. Wes has published multiple academic papers and four books, including Embedded (Naval Institute Press, 2009), Quantitative Value (Wiley, 2012), DIY Financial Advisor (Wiley, 2015), and Quantitative Momentum (Wiley, 2016). Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class:  Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com

Wesley Gray is the founder and CEO of Alpha Architect, an investment platform for building custom, low-fee ETFs.    Wes is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Economics at The Wharton School, served as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps, has an MBA and PhD in Finance from the University of Chicago.    His interest in bridging the research gap between academia and industry led him to found Alpha Architect, an asset management firm dedicated to empowering investors through education.   In this episode, Aaron and Wes talk about strategies to “beat the market”, how being a professor is the best gig as an entrepreneur, and his biggest advice to entrepreneurs.   Wes' Challenge: Register at https://alphaarchitect.com/mftf/ to join the March for the Fallen 28-mile ruck march   Connect with Wesley Gray (Alpha Architect)   Wesley Gray's Linkedin Alpha Architect's Linkedin Twitter Website If you liked this interview, check out episode Index Funds, Bitcoins, and Telling the Truth with Mike Green.   Underwritten by Piper Creative Piper Creative makes creating podcasts, vlogs, and videos easy.    How? Click here and Learn more.   We work with Fortune 500s, medium-sized companies, and entrepreneurs.   Follow Piper as we grow YouTube Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Overcast | Spotify

Today we welcome Jess Bost In The Suite, Vice President of Brand Partnerships at Alpha Architect and part-time CrossFit coach. Today's podcast begins with Jess explaining how she got into CrossFit. While Jess graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree from Berry College, she found CrossFit during a traumatic time in her life. She was forty pounds overweight, and running in her asthmatic condition wasn't helping her get out of her depressive phase. When she joined CrossFit classes, it transformed her life. It kept her physically healthy and mentally strong. She felt empowered, and sports became her bridge to healing. Her competitive nature and love for sports have led her to manage various CrossFit gyms, achieve multiple CrossFit certificates, and a national title in Olympic weightlifting in 2017! She was also qualified for the Masters Pan-AM in 2018. Jess' life changed when she moved with her husband and two children to Augusta. Her husband lost his job, and she had to become the family's breadwinner. Her circumstances, combined with her passion for helping people "get from where they were to where they want to be," which CrossFit did for her, led her to the world of Finance. She was happy to learn that Finance was more than math and statistics. It can involve relationship building too! During the pandemic, she took the leap of faith when she changed companies and roles to become the new VP of Brand partnerships for Alpha Architect – an opportunity she found on social media! Jess has achieved series 65 and 63 licenses, qualifying her as a securities agent and investment advisor representative. Her belief that fitness and wealth management share the same principles has become an indivisible part of her focus and legacy. With more than 12 years of personal training experience and four years in the wealth management industry, Jess is passionate about being an advocate for other women, including her two daughters. To extend her goal, she's started her podcast, "The Breakthrough Factor," where she interviews professionals and athletes to learn how they overcome barriers to build their fitness and finances. The ability to act bold, especially in our careers is a recurring theme in today's episode.  Join the conversation and learn about important life lessons we are often taught too late. Below is the agenda: Welcome, Jess!(03:00) Being a CrossFit Coach for 12 years(08:00) Is CrossFit for those over 50?(12:35) "Progress. Is. Not. Linear."(21:00) First Exercise with Jess(27:00) A Reboot in our Mindset(30:40) How did she get into the world of Finance(41:20) About Alpha Architect and her Role as the VP(57:40) Financial Advice that Influenced Jess(01:10:10) Second Exercise with Jess(01:14:00) How To Connect With Jess (01:18:42) About Jess' Podcast "The Breakthrough Factor."(01:28:15) Jess' Family CharityResourcesThe Breakthrough Factor Podcast with Jess Bost on Apple Podcasts Jess Bost on TwitterJess Bost on LinkedJess Bost on CrossFit - Fit Augusta Alpha Architect Carl Richards - BehaviorGapWes Gray on Twitter Sonya Dreizler on Twitter Mission MBALE

Wes Gray is a man of many talents. He was a Captain in US Marine Corp, has a PhD in Finance and Univ of Chicago, and now run Alpha Architect. We discuss a lot of areas on this episode. I know you will enjoy it. We discuss the value of using common sense with the quant approach, whether Value investing is making a come back ( I like this one), poor man's managed futures, the biggest risks right now, when to use discretion, inflation protection, and more.    Today's Panelists: Kirk Chisholm | Innovative Wealth Megan Gorman | The Wealth Intersection Douglas Heagren | ProCollege Planners   Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moneytreepodcast Follow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/money-tree-investing-podcast Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MTIPodcast

After spending years going through a tough academic program, one dissertation away from achieving a degree, Wes Gray chose to take a step back and join the Marine Corps. Following five years of service, Wes finished his degree at The University of Chicago, studying under the acclaimed Eugene Fama. While working as a professor, a cold call from a billionaire in New York prompted Wes to begin moonlighting as an internal due diligence agent. That decision to take on a second job became his inspiration for Alpha Architect – an asset management firm committed to empowering investors through education.  In this episode, Wes talks with Doug and Greg about why Alpha Architect is abnormal, the method to their madness, how Wes challenged Eugene Fama (and nearly won), how Alpha Architect is responding to today's volatile markets, and what the future looks like for value investors.  Key Takeaways [01:24] - How Wes transitioned from professor to founder of Alpha Architect.  [04:50] - Why Wes' studies led him to be more of a quant than a discretionary investor.  [14:00] - Has a rise in awareness diluted investors' ability to obtain Alpha?  [19:25] - How Wes explains the recent market volatility.  [22:40] - How Alpha Architect responds to “flows” and market volatility.  [26:23] - How Alpha Architect remains tax-efficient.  [29:37] - What Wes believes the future looks like for value investors.  Quotes [27:14] - “One of the problems with the financial services industry is, the best idea, the best strategy in the world, can always be ruined by fees and taxes. And so, you can have a lot of excess returns, but if you give it all up in fees and taxes, what was the point?” ~ Wes Gray [31:08] - “No matter how you cut it, the valuation of value stocks is the cheapest it's ever been relative to the valuation of the market or gross stocks more particularly. And so the problem is timing. I have to survive the potential issue of, I go buy value stocks and then all the sudden all the crazy maniac stocks beat me and crush my soul by ten percent a year for the next ten years again.” ~ Wes Gray [31:57] - “The problem is, if there is a risk that you give up on fundamentals and the weighing machine in the short run, that means you will not get to extract the benefits of the long run. And I always tell people, you really need to sit down and think about your own brain psychology, and if you can't deal with the heat in the kitchen, get out of the kitchen and just go buy the Vanguard fund.” ~ Wes Gray Links  Wes Gray Alpha Architect  Eugene Fama The University of Chicago  Drexel University  Embedded Quantitative Value DIY Financial Advisor Quantitative Momentum Warren Buffett Robinhood  Vanguard iShares Seth Klarman Tesla BlackRock Cliff Asness: Still Crazy After All This YTD Connect with our hosts Doug Stokes Greg Stokes Stokes Family Office Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts lagniappe.stokesfamilyoffice.com Disclosure The information in this podcast is educational and general in nature and does not take into consideration the listener's personal circumstances. Therefore, it is not intended to be a substitute for specific, individualized financial, legal, or tax advice. To determine which strategies or investments may be suitable for you, consult the appropriate qualified professional prior to making a final decision.

In this episode of Show Us Your Portfolio we speak with Alpha Architect founder Wes Gray. We discuss the three principles he uses to build his personal portfolio and take a detailed look the major assets within it. We also discuss his general views on portfolio management, his biggest investment mistakes and how he thinks about his long-term investing goals. We hope you enjoy the discussion. ABOUT THE PODCAST Excess Returns is an investing podcast hosted by Jack Forehand (@practicalquant) and Justin Carbonneau (@jjcarbonneau), partners at Validea. Justin and Jack discuss a wide range of investing topics including factor investing, value investing, momentum investing, multi-factor investing, trend following, market valuation and more with the goal of helping those who watch and listen become better long term investors. SEE LATEST EPISODES https://www.validea.com/excess-returns-podcast FIND OUT MORE ABOUT VALIDEA https://www.validea.com FOLLOW OUR BLOG https://blog.validea.com FIND OUT MORE ABOUT VALIDEA CAPITAL https://www.valideacapital.com FOLLOW JACK Twitter: https://twitter.com/practicalquant LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-forehand-8015094 FOLLOW JUSTIN Twitter: https://twitter.com/jjcarbonneau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcarbonneau

VettaFi’s Todd Rosenbluth recaps the recent Inside ETFs conference and explains why bond mutual funds are experiencing outflows. Nate visits with FLX Network’s Jillian DelSignore, industry veteran Phil Bak, Freedom Day Solutions’ Ryan Krueger, Davis Advisors’ Dodd Kittsley, Alpha Architect’s Jack Vogel, Magnifi’s Matt Barley, Charles Schwab’s D.J. Tierney, and MacMillan’s Chris Sullivan.

All About ESG. That is, investing based on environmental, societal, and governance criteria, and it's exploding. ESG has taken over from SRI, or socially responsible investing, and interested investors need to understand both impact investing and sustainable investing. But there's a new book out by Sam Adams and Larry Swedroe that does a fantastic job bringing it all together. After going over some current activity on ESG on social media from Cliff Asness, Alpha Architect, and William Green's podcast, as well as a clip from the KTDpodinterview with Robin Wigglesworth, we get into an abbreviated discussion with Sam and Larry about their book. The complete interview is available on New Books Network. The new book is the Essential Guide to Sustainable Investing: How to Live Your Values and Achieve Your Financial Goals with ESG, SRI, and Impact Investing, can be purchased here. Larry has written a bunch of other books, and currently writes three newsletters for Evidence Based Investor, AlphaArchitect, and Advisor Prospectives. Sam can be followed on the website for his company Vert Asset Management, as well as Linkedin. I referenced two papers from AQR that can be found here from 2017, and more recently on shorting here, and check out William Green's Meet the Masters interview with Aswath Damodaran through We Study Billionaires – The Investors Podcast Network. Here's a link to the paper on returns and momentum in ESG rankings called Sustainable Investment – Exploring the Linkage between Alpha, ESG, and SDGs. KTDpod is also available on Amazon, Apple, Spotify, Google and Stitcher. Here is a direct link to the Robin Wigglesworth interview. Follow Robin on Twitter and Linkedin, and buy his book Trillions, you won't be disappointed. Follow KTDpod on Twitter & Linkedin as well. Sam and Larry's book talks about Iroquois Valley Farms, but you can learn more about the private REIT on the IVF website. #ESG #SRI #LarrySwedroe #SamuelAdams #VertAsset #RobinWigglesworth #AQR #CliffAsness #WilliamGreen

Ed and guest host Patrick Schramm, East Coast Regional Vice President speak with Dr. Wes Gray, founder of Alpha Architect about Alpha Architect and the return of quantitative investing.