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DIY investing can be a powerful way to build wealth—but even experienced investors can make costly portfolio mistakes. Brian and Bo break down 7 common investing mistakes, including overlapping index funds and ETFs, poor asset location between Roth IRAs, 401(k)s and brokerage accounts, taking the wrong amount of investment risk, forgotten retirement accounts, outdated beneficiaries and trying to time the stock market. You'll learn how diversification, tax-efficient investing, portfolio rebalancing, dollar-cost averaging and smarter retirement planning can help you build a more intentional investment strategy—and how to recognize when your financial life may be getting too complex to manage alone. Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resources Reach your goals faster with our products Take the relationship to the next level: become a client Subscribe on YouTube for early access and go beyond the podcast Connect with us on social media for more content Bring confidence to your wealth building with simplified strategies from The Money Guy. Learn how to apply financial tactics that go beyond common sense and help you reach your money goals faster. Make your assets do the heavy lifting so you can quit worrying and start living a more fulfilled life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bigger returns. Guaranteed income for life. Retiring five years early. Every one of these sounds like an obvious yes, until you see the invoice that comes with it. Joe puts Doc G, OG, and Jesse Cramer through a rapid-fire "in or out" game: he pitches five genuinely appealing financial ideas, and each of them has to decide whether they'd actually take the deal, and name the worst realistic thing that could go wrong if they did.What You'll Walk Away WithWhy leveraged ETFs have historically wiped out the vast majority of investors who hold them for more than a few yearsThe real, academically-supported case for and against thematic and "beat the market" investment fundsA clear framework for handling a single stock that's grown into 40% of your portfolio, including a simple trick for spreading a big tax bill across two tax yearsWhy "guaranteed income for life" almost always means giving up the one thing that actually protects you from inflation over a multi-decade retirementA genuinely helpful explanation of what a Monte Carlo simulation's "80% success rate" actually means, and why it's not the cliff-edge failure people assumeWhy retiring five years earlier isn't automatically the right move, even when the math technically worksA real cost-benefit gut check on working an extra year or two specifically to fully fund a child's college educationWhy This Matters NowThe financial products and strategies that sound the most appealing, guaranteed income, market-beating returns, an earlier retirement, all have a cost that isn't obvious from the pitch alone. That cost isn't always dishonest or hidden on purpose, but it only becomes clear once you ask the right follow-up questions. Learning to instinctively look for that fine print, what you're giving up, what could go wrong, and whether the tradeoff actually serves your specific goals, is a far more useful skill than knowing the name of any single financial product.From the BasementA three-way tie atomizes the year-long trivia standings heading into the fourth quarter, decided by a question about how little Charles Schulz was paid for the very first month of Peanuts comic strips.Resources MentionedEarn & Invest podcast — Doc G's showPersonal Finance for Long-Term Investors podcast — Jesse Cramer's showGranola — AI-powered meeting notes tool mentioned in the sponsor breakStacking Benjamins on OG's calendar — for financial planning helpSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Seven listeners bring seven practical money decisions, and Don moves through them without the usual detours. He compares ETFs with mutual funds, untangles realistic stock returns and retirement withdrawal rates, and explains where a short-term bond fund may fit.Then he tackles the tax tail on an expensive legacy fund, why reverse-mortgage proceeds should stay safe, the real job of emergency savings, and what to have ready for a free advisor conversation.2:13 ETFs vs. mutual funds4:56 Real returns and retirement withdrawals9:37 Short-term bonds as dry powder10:56 Taxes versus an expensive legacy fund14:15 Reverse-mortgage cash16:54 Emergency savings18:44 Preparing for an advisor meetingQuestions? Comments? Click!
The menu of mutual funds and exchange-traded funds can appear to go on and on, and it's probably hard not to feel overwhelmed when you're researching what works for your portfolio. A popular annual feature in Morningstar's FundInvestor newsletter narrows the choices from thousands to about a few dozen. Russ Kinnel has done the hard work for you and is here to share investment ideas from his Thrilling Funds list. He's the newsletter editor and Morningstar's senior principal of ratings. Sign up for Morningstar's FundInvestor newsletter. On this episode: 00:00:00 Welcome 00:01:11 What's New in Morningstar's FundInvestor Newsletter 00:01:55 How Funds Make the Thrilling Funds List 00:03:43 Large-, Midsize, and Small-Company Funds From Fidelity, Vanguard and More 00:06:22 Bond ETFs, Global Stock Funds, and Municipal Bond Funds That Stand Out 00:08:50 Why Fidelity Contrafund and Other Popular Funds Just Missed the Cut 00:10:02 How Investors Can Find Out How Their Funds Stack Up Against the Criteria Watch more from Morningstar: Why Are Some of the Strongest Stocks Struggling This Year? Don't Make This Mistake When Chasing Higher Bond Yields How AI Is Taking Over Your Portfolio Follow Morningstar on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/ X: https://x.com/MorningstarInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstarinc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/morningstar/ This episode is sponsored by Vanguard: https://advisors.vanguard.com/engagement/fixed-income Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dan Ives is a Partner and Senior Managing Director at Yorkville Ives. In this conversation, we break down where value is building in the AI trade, Dario's warnings about AI, regulatory capture, and whether OpenAI and Anthropic are in more trouble than people realize. We also discuss the White House AI meeting, sovereign AI, the US vs China race, and his new Ives Ultra Fund.=======================Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates investment strategies across Stocks, Commodities, ETFs and Crypto. Whether you're rotating into AI & Gold, allocating to the S&P 500, or accumulating Bitcoin, Arch Public executes your plan 24/7 without ever taking custody of your assets or funds. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com, and start your FREE automated trading strategy! =======================Lava is a global platform for bitcoin financial services. Spend with Lava Card and earn up to 5% back in bitcoin with every purchase— all with no annual fee, no FX fees, and zero spread. Plus you can borrow against your bitcoin at the lowest rates, earn yield on cash, and move fiat or stablecoins globally. Get started at https://www.lava.xyz/POMP=======================This episode is brought to you by Investor Health — clinician-prescribed protocols for weight, metabolism, energy, and longevity, delivered to your door in 48–72 hours. No office visits, no referrals. Plans start at $149/mo. Learn more at http://www.InvestorHealth.com/pomp. Investor Health is a telehealth platform, not a medical provider. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. Individual results may vary and treatment requires evaluation by a licensed provider.=======================0:00 - Intro1:12 - Where's the value in the AI trade?2:32 - Dario's AI warning & regulatory capture5:15 - Are OpenAI & Anthropic in trouble?11:04 - Trump's White House AI meeting13:51 - Open source vs closed source AI15:32 - Token price war & the Anthropic IPO22:33 - How to invest in the AI trade25:04 - Personal AI agents & consumer AI26:31 - Why tech is ignoring macro headwinds30:36 - The Ives Ultra AI Fund33:21 - Data, sovereign AI & the future of work
Betsy Graseck and Michael Cyprys explore how AI could expand advisor capacity and tokenized assets could grow into a $2.3 trillion market by 2030.Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.----- Transcript ----- Betsy Graseck: Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Betsy Graseck, Morgan Stanley's Global Head of Banks and Diversified Finance Research. Michael Cyprys: And I'm Mike Cyprys, Head of U.S. Brokers, Asset Managers, and Exchanges Research at Morgan Stanley. Betsy Graseck: Today, we're looking at the next phase of growth across asset and wealth management – and how tokenization, AI, and changing investor flows could reshape the industry. It's Thursday, October 1st at 9am in New York City. Assets under management, or AUM, are near record highs across the globe, with a lot changing beneath the surface. Now, much of the recent AUM growth has come from markets rather than from net new client flows. And meanwhile, fees do remain under pressure. At the same time, technologies like AI and tokenization are creating new opportunities for both asset and wealth managers. Our base case has tokenized real world assets growing from roughly [$]40 billion today to about [$]2.3 trillion by 2030. Mike, let's start with tokenization. What are the use cases that matter most near term? Michael Cyprys: So, as we think about it, there's a number of use cases that we see. The most compelling ones really are around cash treasuries and collateral. Take for example, earning yield. Some tokenized funds allow you to earn interest by the minute or the second that is invested rather than having to remain invested by that 4pm cutoff that is the case today. Another benefit is allowing collateral to move around a lot more easily, and this can help support a shift toward 24/7 markets. So, if securities can trade 24/7 – or derivatives – you may also need the cash leg of that transaction to keep pace. Right now, there are certain futures contracts that do trade over a weekend, but those positions do need to be pre-funded on Friday. So that's going to limit perhaps the full uptake for that of 24/7 until you can get the movement of the collateral to keep pace. And that's where tokenization can come in to help solve a real market need. There's also trapped collateral that's just sitting around the world, where institutions and corporates just keep pockets of liquidity in different places just in case they need it at a moment's notice. There's a cost to that while it sits idle. But tokenization can allow for just more just-in-time movement of money, say with tokenized deposits, tokenized money funds, or stable coins. And another use case is around investors outside the U.S. that may not have as easy access to U.S. markets. But tokenization can help lower barriers, reduce frictions, and allow for greater access to U.S. market exposure. Private markets get a lot of attention, but we think that's maybe a little bit further out. So, to put some numbers around this, today there's around [$]40 billion of tokenized real-world assets. So, think tokenized stocks, bonds, funds. In our base case, we could see that growing to about [$]2.3 trillion by 2030, with a vast majority tied to these collateral mobility and reserve and treasury management use cases. Betsy Graseck: Pulling up a notch, we are expecting assets under management to reach about [$]247 trillion by 2030. But revenue growth is expected to lag asset growth. Mike, what really separates the firms that can grow above market trends you expect? Michael Cyprys: Yeah. So, as you said, most of the growth is going to be driven by market beta, right? So, we have expectation for about 9 percent growth annually in assets under management for about $160 trillion globally today to about $250 trillion by 2030. We expect about three-quarters of that growth rate comes from market beta, which leaves you around 2.5 percent for organic asset growth. So, growing just AUM with the market is not going to really be enough to differentiate. And so, as we think about, you know, how one can differentiate? First, I think it comes down to where one is positioned across the industry. We do see flows concentrating in passive solutions and selected private markets, and the economics can be pretty different there as well. Another way to differentiate is through distribution. Wealth, retirement, model portfolios, customized solutions, all of those channels are becoming much more important. And so, you want to be closer to where that asset allocation decision is actually getting made. And another point of differentiation is around operating leverage, and that's where AI comes in, which I'm sure is a topic we're going to get to in a little bit. That we think can help allow money managers to expand research coverage, can allow salespeople to cover more clients, allow for adding more products and customization without adding necessarily a lot more people and cost at the same rate. So, look, bottom line, I'd say, we think above market growth from having the right products, the right distribution, getting them in front of the right clients, and the technology to scale that just a lot more efficiently. Betsy Graseck: And how important is that AI tool going to be, in your opinion, for separating yourself from the pack? And is it more top-line generative or cost efficiency generative? Michael Cyprys: I think it's critical. It's both. I think it changes the competitive game because a lot of the economics are very different across the businesses, right? Take passive and index investing, for example, that continues to take share. It's a low-fee business, so there scale really matters. In solutions and private markets, the revenue opportunity is better, but you need more capabilities and distribution reach. And in private markets, origination is also key, as well as distribution, right? You can have private credit or an infrastructure product out there in the marketplace. But if you can't get it into a wealth or retirement or insurance channels, then you're leaving a lot of growth on the table. And then with traditional active, performance still matters, but the wrapper is key. Distribution matters more so than ever, and active ETFs are a great example of that. Betsy Graseck: And one question on AI is: How far along do you think it is in your coverage embedded already in the workflow and the processes across your group, your asset managers? Michael Cyprys: So, we're pretty early days here. A lot of firms, already have AI tools today: RFP tools, sales tools, tools within the operational and distribution side. But saving someone, you know, 10 minutes on a task doesn't necessarily show up in the P&L, right? You need to start removing entire steps from workflows. And then using that time savings to cover more clients, to launch more products, do more research, and ultimately slow the pace of hiring. And that's where we think the industry needs to move towards, away from these, sort of, point solutions into an enterprise workflow. And that is tools that connect across the entire organization, underpinned by the same data and the same controls. And our work suggests that this could be pretty meaningful over time, perhaps up to as much as 15 points worth of operating margin improvement – for the leaders over time. But we don't assume that all falls to the bottom line. We expect it to – you know, a lot of that's going to get reinvested, and a portion probably also gets competed away. And when we look at our forecasts for the money managers we cover, I'd say we have modest improvement in operating margins over the next couple of years. And, to your point, on cost versus revenue, we may actually see it on the revenue side first, as it can help allow for more client touches, broader coverage, and faster product development. Betsy Graseck: Okay. So, or as you mentioned, early days. How do you see AI and tokenization impacting either the leverage opportunities, the operating leverage opportunities, or the revenue growth opportunities? Let's start with AI. Michael Cyprys: We think that the potential here is to really improve the capacity to serve clients. As you think about today, the time that advisors spend actually not talking to clients, right? When you think about time that they're spending on meeting prep or research, notes, follow-ups, onboarding. And that's a lot of administrative work that is wrapped up, in terms of the advisor's relationship there. And our work suggests that call it about half of that advisor time could be freed up. Then advisor capacity could increase upwards of 30 to 40 percent on our numbers, and that can also increase the quality and the experience that the clients receive. We also see a broader opportunity beyond just the advisor. As you look across the advisor team and the organization, we see an overall cost to serve to come down quite materially. And I know this is a question you didn't ask it, but that's out there. We don't see AI replacing financial advisors, particularly at the higher end, just given the importance of that trusted relationship. And if anything, the value of that advisor probably goes up, particularly just given there's so much change happening around the world every which way you look. And then you overlay that with the aging demographic trends. We actually think there could be a bull market for advice as we look ahead. And AI could be that tool to enable the industry to execute on that market opportunity set and also help expand the TAM in terms of the ability of the industry to capture that opportunity set and bring advice to more people than was ever possible before. Betsy Graseck: And this would be incremental to your growth outlook that you indicated earlier of 7 percent? Michael Cyprys: This could be incremental… Betsy Graseck: Okay! Michael Cyprys: ... to that opportunity potentially over time. Betsy Graseck: Anything on tokenization that is an opportunity for wealth managers? Michael Cyprys: Oh, absolutely. And I think that we're really, really early days; just scratching the surface on this in tokenization and wealth. You know, I think one way to frame tokenization and wealth is it could just make the client balance sheet that much more productive. And this creates some risk as we talk about in the report for the traditional wealth model with respect to sweep cash and the monetization of that, right? If clients hold less idle cash, that could put some pressure on deposit and sweep economics. But that could also be offset by new lending opportunities at the same time. So, wealth firms need to be able to support tokenized assets and lending capabilities without losing that client relationship to someone else's platform. And that's why longer term, the wallet or the client interface becomes pretty important – because that's where the investments, cash borrowing, payments, all of that comes together. Betsy Graseck: And all of this happening right ahead of Nasdaq and NYSE's December 6th, a big event. Michael Cyprys: That's right. U.S. equity markets are going 23/5 on December 6th. Betsy Graseck: Meaning that the only hours they will be closed every day are between... Michael Cyprys: 8 and 9pm. Betsy Graseck: And that's on a pathway to 24/7 ultimately, you believe? Michael Cyprys: That's our expectation, as you have other disruptors around the world that are looking to provide retail with access to 24/7 markets. Betsy Graseck: Exciting times, Mike. As you indicated in the beginning, we have 79 percent growth with AI and tokenization potentially amping that up ahead of a pathway to a 24/7 market. Michael Cyprys: Indeed. Betsy Graseck: Thank you so much for joining us here on Thoughts on the Market, Mike. Michael Cyprys: It's been great speaking with you, Betsy. Betsy Graseck: And thank you for listening. If you enjoy Thoughts on the Market, please leave us a review wherever you listen, and share the podcast with a friend or colleague today.
In this episode, we're joined by Victor Haghani, founder of Elm Wealth and co-author of The Missing Billionaires, for a wide-ranging conversation about how different types of investors shape financial markets. Victor explains the framework behind his forthcoming paper, Who Killed the Random Walk?, and how fundamental investors, static investors, and extrapolators interact to produce momentum, excess volatility, and other market anomalies. We explore why return chasing is different from momentum investing, how investor flows and inelastic demand can move markets, and how the Merton share connects expected returns and risk to portfolio allocation. Victor also discusses long-short direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting, his experiment giving investors tomorrow's Wall Street Journal today, how AI performed in the same trading game, the role of leverage in financial markets, and when borrowing to invest might make sense. We finish with Victor's advice to his younger self: be intentional about financial planning, build financial literacy, and make a plan. Key Points From This Episode: (0:01:20) Lessons from The Missing Billionaires—practical insights on sizing and the Kelly criterion. (0:03:13) Who Killed the Random Walk?—persistent puzzles in stock returns: excess volatility, momentum, fat tails, booms, and busts. (0:05:06) Victor's three investor types: fundamental value investors, static investors, and extrapolators. (0:07:54) How static investors amplify market movements through inelastic demand. (0:11:11) How investor types interact to shape volatility, momentum, and equilibrium. (0:14:02) Wealth flows between investor types and how they create instability in simulations. (0:18:15) Distinguishing extrapolative return chasing from systematic momentum strategies. (0:20:34) How extrapolators create price trends that momentum investors exploit. (0:23:46) The Merton share—risk premiums, volatility, and risk aversion in determining equity exposure. (0:26:39) Combining value and momentum for higher Sharpe ratios. (0:32:34) Long‑short direct indexing and how leverage increases tax‑loss harvesting. (0:34:00) Why fees, complexity, and risk of direct indexing may not be worthwhile without alpha. (0:43:21) The "crystal ball" experiment—advance information, poor sizing, and excessive leverage. (0:49:28) The role of leverage in markets—ETFs, options, embedded leverage, and nonlinear instability. (0:52:50) Why leverage can create nonlinear interactions and amplify market instability. (0:52:55) When borrowing to invest can make sense, particularly for younger investors with substantial human capital and limited financial capital. (0:55:00) Why borrowing costs, expected equity returns, risk, and the possibility of losing a large portion of savings make leverage a difficult decision. (0:57:29) Why the risk-adjusted return from additional equity exposure matters more than the headline expected return. (0:58:42) The relationship between human capital and leverage—and why human capital is not necessarily bond-like. (1:00:01) Victor's advice to his younger self: be proactive, become financially literate, and make a lifetime financial plan. (1:02:18) Why dedicating time to financial education can meaningfully change how people approach financial decisions. Sources From Today's Episode — https://zbib.org/62e42e55fae14cb0a1aa62941d6996a2 Links From Today's Episode: Meet with PWL Capital: https://pwlcapital.com/ PWL Team — https://pwlcapital.com/our-team/ Rational Reminder on iTunes — https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-rational-reminder-podcast/id1426530582. Rational Reminder on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/rationalreminder/ Rational Reminder on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/ Rational Reminder on Spotify —https://open.spotify.com/show/6RHWTH9iW7hdnA7eAg7ukO?si=fe7f60349b584026 Benjamin Felix — https://pwlcapital.com/our-team/ Benjamin on X — https://x.com/benjaminwfelix Benjamin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminwfelix/ Victor's website — www.elmwealth.com Books From Today's Episode: Get Rich Once: and Other Financial Wisdom for Our Younger Selves by Victor Haghani, James White — https://www.amazon.com/Get-Rich-Once-Financial-Younger/dp/1394479964 The Missing Billionaires by Victor Haghani, James White — https://www.amazon.com/Missing-Billionaires-Better-Financial-Decisions/dp/139430823X Papers From Today's Episode: Who Killed the Random Walk? How Extrapolators Create Booms, Busts, Trends, and Opportunity — https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=6062494 Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)
One lucky streak can feel like investing genius—but anecdotes are not evidence. Don and Tom examine leveraged ETFs such as TQQQ, the brutal losses leverage can magnify, and why surviving a good run does not prove a strategy is sound. They answer a federal employee's question about the TSP C, S, and I funds, explaining why a favorable 2003–2025 backtest cannot tell us what comes next and why diversification is still about reducing concentration risk. Then they dissect slick “hybrid pension” annuity pitches and the difference between a withdrawal rate and an investment return. Finally, they look at the other side of higher interest rates: better yields for savers, CDs, Treasuries, and broad bond funds—while reminding investors that fixed income's main job is relative stability. 0:42 Luck, anecdotes, and leveraged ETFs 12:51 Why a winning backtest can mislead 19:32 The truth behind hybrid pension annuities 25:09 Higher rates, savers, and bond stabilityQuestions? Comments? Click!
That's deep…and we don't know…but it is causing turmoil in the markets and DC. Plus Apple's sneaky price increase, how much do you want to put a data center in your town and the Medicare Advantage cancellation benefit. Plus plus UM reverse course on grading and ETFs are getting wackier.
Crypto is changing—and the next phase may look very different from the one that got us here. Today on TraderMerlin, I'm joined by Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management, for a deep dive into the current state of cryptocurrency and digital assets—and where this rapidly evolving market may be headed next. Matt brings a particularly interesting perspective to this conversation. Before becoming CIO of Bitwise, he was CEO of ETF.com and has spent years working at the intersection of ETFs, institutional investing and digital assets. Today, Bitwise manages billions of dollars across crypto ETFs, private funds, separately managed accounts, staking strategies and other digital-asset investment products. In other words, Matt has a front-row seat to one of the biggest transformations taking place in financial markets: Crypto is moving from speculation toward financial infrastructure. We'll talk about Bitcoin and the current crypto market, but I want to go much further than simply asking where BTC goes next. We'll discuss: Crypto Regulation – After the failure of the CLARITY Act, what happens next? Can the SEC and CFTC provide enough regulatory certainty without Congress? Bitcoin & Ethereum ETFs – How ETFs have changed institutional access to crypto and what investor flows are telling us Institutional Adoption – Are pensions, endowments, RIAs, family offices and other major investors actually increasing their exposure? Tokenization – Could stocks, bonds, real estate and other traditional assets ultimately move onchain? Stablecoins – Are they simply digital dollars—or the foundation of an entirely new financial system? Wall Street Goes Onchain – What happens when traditional finance and decentralized finance begin to converge? Beyond Bitcoin – Where Matt sees opportunity across Ethereum, Solana, DeFi and the broader digital-asset ecosystem Crypto ETFs – What's next as Wall Street continues expanding the menu of regulated crypto investment products? The Next Crypto Cycle – Will the next major move be driven by speculation—or real-world adoption? And this last point may be the most important. For years, crypto investors have been waiting for "the institutions" to arrive. But maybe we're asking the wrong question. What happens when institutions don't simply invest in crypto—but actually begin using blockchain technology to rebuild parts of the financial system? Tokenized securities. 24/7 markets. Instant settlement. Stablecoin payments. Onchain lending. Crypto ETFs. Institutional DeFi. Those aren't just different ways of trading Bitcoin. They're potentially different ways of running financial markets. And that's exactly what I want to explore with Matt. Listen now:
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You've been hearing about passive income for a while now. You want it. You've looked into it. And somewhere between the real estate reels and the digital download courses and the stock tips that promise you monthly cash flow, you got confused about what's actually real.*Is this legit? Is this what I actually have to do? Why does everyone make it sound so easy?*This episode is the honest breakdown you've been looking for.Andrea walks through her own investing knowledge journey, from thinking passive income was just money that showed up every month, to understanding what it actually takes and what she now knows to be true about how wealth is built. IN this episode, you'll learn:✅ The real definition of passive income, and why even the best version of it requires an upfront investment of time, money, or resources✅ Why real estate is glamorized as passive when it actually requires active, ongoing work✅ Why entrepreneurship and digital products carry more effort than the highlight reel suggests✅ Why the stock market is the lowest barrier to entry for first-gen women who want to put their money to work✅ The difference between passive growth and passive income, and why knowing which stage you're in changes everything✅ How index funds and ETFs build a money engine that compounds year after year✅ How much a portfolio actually needs to be worth to generate true monthly passive income, using Andrea's own numbersThis is not about chasing a get rich quick strategy. It is about understanding how wealth is actually built so you can stop being sold something that doesn't work and start building something that does.Let's connect:Website: www.buildinggenwealth.comInstagram: @building.gen.wealthLearn more about 1:1 Money Coaching: www.buildinggenwealth.com/moneycoaching
In der heutigen Folge sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Philipp Vetter und Holger Zschäpitz über einen verpatzten Börsen-September, Microns Zahlen-Feuerwerk und Googles nächtliche KI-Überraschung. Außerdem geht es um Mercedes-Benz, BMW, SAP, Infineon, Moderna, Fair Isaac, KLA, Applied Materials, Micron, Jabil, Alphabet, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, Constellation Energy, Amazon, Accenture, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Monster Beverage, Ingredion, Ajinomoto, Symrise, iShares $ Treasury Bond 20+yr ETF (WKN: A2JKTZ), iShares $ Treasury Bond 20+yr ETF EUR Hedged (WKN: A2DXN8) und iShares Euro Government Bond 15-30yr ETF (WKN: A0LGP5). Am 2. Oktober findet unser „Alles auf Aktien“-Summit in Berlin statt. Mit dem Code „AAAFRIENDS“ sparst du 50 Prozent auf dein Ticket – aber nur unter folgendem Link: https://veranstaltung.businessinsider.de/event/financesummit26/summary?rp=c6dc55d6-6f4f-4fb4-b75f-3f3501d84859 Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" findet Ihr bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts. Hier bei WELT: https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html. Hier könnt ihr den AAA-Newsletter abonnieren: https://www.welt.de/newsletter/article232797673/Alles-auf-Aktien-Der-taegliche-Boersen-Newsletter-fuer-WELTplus-Abonnenten.html Und – ganz neu: AAA gibt es jetzt auch auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alles_auf_aktien/ Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien Anzeige: Eight Sleep: Der Pod 5 reguliert die Temperatur im Bett automatisch, trackt Schlaf- und Gesundheitswerte ohne Wearable und kann so zu besserem Schlaf beitragen. Mit dem Code ALLESAUFAKTIEN erhaltet ihr auf https://www.eightsleep.com/allesaufaktien bis zu 350 Euro Rabatt. Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html
Inside Wirtschaft - Der Podcast mit Manuel Koch | Börse und Wirtschaft im Blick
Die Märkte schwanken zwischen KI, Tech-Aktien, Zinsentscheidungen und Inflationsängsten. Wie gehen Trader damit um und welche Chancen bietet der aktuelle Markt? „Wir freuen uns immer wieder über Impulse, sei es durch die Notenbanken oder auch die KI-Thematik“, sagt Tim Grüger. Anders als klassische Anleger seien Trader dabei nicht zwingend auf steigende Märkte angewiesen, so der Geschäftsführer von TF Daytrading aka TradingFreaks: „Das Besondere ist eben, dass wir nicht von steigenden Märkten abhängig sind.“ Kann man Trading lernen? Grüger ist überzeugt: „Das ist nichts, wo man schnell reich wird.“ Entscheidend seien vielmehr das Verständnis von Finanzprodukten, Risikomanagement und passende Strategien. Und dafür müsse man nicht den ganzen Tag vor dem Bildschirm sitzen: „Wenn du so 30 Minuten durchschnittlich am Tag Zeit hast, dann kannst du schon sehr viel machen.“ Auch die Community der TradingFreaks wächst: Aktuell gehören rund 2.400 Mitglieder dazu, 95 Prozent davon sind Einsteiger. Gleichzeitig plant das Unternehmen die Internationalisierung in englischsprachige Märkte. Wie Grüger auf DAX und US-Aktien blickt, warum die TradingFreaks vor allem liquide US-Aktien wie Tesla, Nvidia und Apple handeln und welche Chancen er für die Märkte bis zum Jahresende sieht – alle Details im Interview von Inside Wirtschaft-Chefredakteur Manuel Koch auf der neuen Finance26 in Frankfurt und auf https://tradingfreaks.com
Jordi Alexander, founder and CEO of crypto trading firm Selini Capital, explains why retirement is a 20th century dream and why no amount of money will ever be "enough" in a world being rebuilt by AI. He also shares the skill AI can't replace, where he sees Bitcoin and Zcash heading next, and why health, not wealth, will be the biggest divide of the next 20 years.THE SHIFT NEWSLETTER
Die besten Plätze im Kino sind mit Sicherheit nicht in der ersten Reihe. Hier gibt es Parallelen zu den Kapitalmärkten und zurzeit vielleicht so klar wie nicht oft. Mein heutiger Gast, Jens Hillers, zeigt, dass der Index, von oben betrachtet, zwar nicht schlecht aussieht, aber in der Performance deutlich unterhalb seiner Chartlinie liegt. Dass er replizierbar einen deutlichen Mehrwert nach Kosten gegenüber passiven ETFs bieten kann, stellt er inzwischen seit über 7 Jahren unter Beweis. Es war ein angeregtes Gespräch mit interessanten Einzelheiten zu seinem Investmentstil.
Discover what lower inflation means right now. Inflation is trending lower, will it continue? Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding and time (my McT Formula). How well you invest can make the biggest difference to your financial freedom and lifestyle. If you invested well for the long-term, what a difference it would make because the difference between investing $100k and earning 5 percent or 10 percent on your money over 30 years, is the difference between it growing to $432,194 or $1,744,940, an increase of over $1.3 million dollars. Your compounding rate, and how well you invest, matters! INVESTING IS WHAT THE BE WEALTHY & SMART VIP EXPERIENCE IS ALL ABOUT - Invest in digital assets and stock ETFs for potential high compounding rates - Receive an Asset Allocation model with ticker symbols and what % to invest -Monthly LIVE investment webinars with Linda 10 months per year, with Q & A -Private VIP Facebook group with daily community interaction -Weekly investment commentary -Extra educational wealth classes available -Pay once, have lifetime access! NO recurring membership fees. -US and foreign investors are welcome -No minimum $ amount to invest -Tech Team available for digital assets (for hire per hour) For a limited time, enjoy a 50% savings on my private investing group, the Be Wealthy & Smart VIP Experience. Pay once and enjoy lifetime access without any additional recurring fees. Pay once and you're done! Invest with our successful community for years to come. Enter "SAVE50" to save 50% here: http://tinyurl.com/InvestingVIP Or set up a complimentary conversation to answer your questions about the Be Wealthy & Smart VIP Experience. Request an appointment to talk with Linda here: https://tinyurl.com/TalkWithLinda (yes, you talk to Linda!). SUBSCRIBE TO BE WEALTHY & SMART Click Here to Subscribe Via iTunes Click Here to Subscribe Via Stitcher on an Android Device Click Here to Subscribe Via RSS Feed LINDA'S WEALTH BOOKS 1. Get my book, "3 Steps to Quantum Wealth: The Wealth Heiress' Guide to Financial Freedom by Investing in Cryptocurrencies". 2. Get my book, "You're Already a Wealth Heiress, Now Think and Act Like One: 6 Practical Steps to Make It a Reality Now!" Men love it too! After all, you are Wealth Heirs. :) International buyers (if you live outside of the US) get my book here. WANT MORE FROM LINDA? Check out her programs. Join her on Instagram. WEALTH LIBRARY OF PODCASTS Listen to the full wealth library of podcasts from the beginning. SPECIAL DEALS #Ad Apply for a Gemini credit card and get FREE XRP back (or any crypto you choose) when you use the card. Charge $3000 in first 90 days and earn $200 in crypto rewards when you use this link to apply and are approved: https://tinyurl.com/geminixrp This is a credit card, NOT a debit card. There are great rewards. Set your choice to EARN FREE XRP! #Ad Protect yourself online with a Virtual Private Network (VPN). Get 3 MONTHS FREE when you sign up for a NORD VPN plan here. #Ad To safely and securely store crypto, I recommend using a Tangem wallet. Get a 10% discount when you purchase here. #Ad If you are looking to simplify your crypto tax reporting, use Koinly. It is highly recommended and so easy for tax reporting. You can save $20, click here. Be Wealthy & Smart,™ is a personal finance show with self-made millionaire Linda P. Jones, America's Wealth Mentor.™ Learn simple steps that make a big difference to your financial freedom. (This post contains affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission. There is no additional cost to you.)
"Gold now has a new competitor for a safe haven investment which is treasuries." This episode breaks down why gold prices fell even after President Trump rejected a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and oil prices jumped back up, a reaction that runs opposite to how gold usually behaves during bad economic news. He explains why investors moved into Treasuries instead, and why that shift signals a bigger change in how money is looking for safety in this economy. Jaspreet Singh walks through why Treasury yields hitting their highest levels in more than two decades matters far beyond the bond market, touching the national debt, mortgage rates, car loans, and credit card rates, and what the Federal Reserve's expected rate hikes in October and December could mean next. In this episode, you'll learn: Why President Trump rejected Iran's offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and how that pushed oil prices back up Why gold fell instead of rising during this news, and why investors chose Treasuries as the new safe haven How the 10 year Treasury yield hitting around 5.2% compares to gold, which pays no interest at all Why rising Treasury yields make the government's $40 trillion national debt more expensive to service How higher Treasury yields translate into higher mortgage, car loan, and credit card rates Why markets are pricing in a 75% chance of another rate hike in October and a possible second hike in December The three ways to build wealth: always be buying, taking advantage of market crashes through the "POOP" cycle, and investing in market shifts Why research based investing means acting before an opportunity shows up in the headlines Keywords: gold prices, Treasury yields, safe haven investment, national debt, Federal Reserve, interest rates, mortgage rates, Strait of Hormuz, oil prices, investing ✅ Register for my investing Workshop & get Market Briefs as a bonus: Please note: Yes, these are our sponsors & advertisers. However, these are companies that I trust and use (or have used). The compensation doesn't affect my recommendations or advice. That being said, you should always do your own research & never blindly listen to a random guy on YouTube (or podcast). ---------- ➤ Invest In Stocks Passively 1) M1 Finance - Buy stocks & ETFs automatically: https://theminoritymindset.com/m1 ---------- ➤ Life Insurance 2) Policygenius - Get a free life insurance quote: https://theminoritymindset.com/policygenius ---------- ➤ Real Estate Investing Online 3) Fundrise - Invest in real estate with as little as $10! https://theminoritymindset.com/fundrise ----------
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In this episode of The Bitcoin Podcast, I sit down with Cory Klippsten, CEO of Swan Bitcoin, to talk about where Bitcoin stands today. Cory explains why he thinks most Bitcoin treasury companies fell short of what they promised, and why he now recommends keeping at least 90% of your Bitcoin exposure in the real thing rather than stocks, ETFs, or other proxies. He also pushes back on the idea that AI agents will drive Bitcoin payments, arguing they'll mostly pay in digital dollars, and that the stronger use case is censored humans who need money that can't be stopped. He also explains why his advice has hardened to keeping 90% or more of your exposure in real Bitcoin. PARTNERS & DISCOUNTS: LEDN: Bitcoin-backed lending. Go to ledn.io/walker and unlock liquidity WITHOUT selling your bitcoin. BLOCKSTREAM JADE: BLOCKSTREAM JADE HARDWARE WALLET: Head to https://store.blockstream.com/ and use coupon code WALKER for 10% off! CASA MULTI SIG COLLABORATIVE CUSTODY: Get 3 FREE MONTHS off your membership when you use my referral link to sign up for your Casa membership: https://casa.io/pricing?ref=311d0b0f or use my code at checkout: 311d0b0f Buy Bitcoin with River: http://partner.river.com/walker GET FOLD ($10 in bitcoin): https://use.foldapp.com/r/WALKER GUEST LINKS: X: https://x.com/CorySwan SUBSTACK: https://dailybitcoiner.substack.com/ If you enjoy THE Bitcoin Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following: FOLLOW ME (Walker) on @WalkerAmerica on X | @TitcoinPodcast on X | Nostr Personal (walker) | Nostr Podcast (Titcoin) | Instagram | YouTube | Everywhere else
In der heutigen Folge sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Philipp Vetter und Holger Zschäpitz über Anleiherenditen so hoch wie seit 2002 nicht mehr, eine Prognose-Party bei Hapag-Lloyd und die bittere Seite der Lindt-Schokolade. Außerdem geht es um Infineon, Aixtron, ASML, Siemens Energy, Fresenius, Bayer, Deutsche Bank, K+S, Lindt & Sprüngli, Hapag-Lloyd, Hornbach, Carnival, SpaceX, Factset, Micron, Meta, Nvidia, Allianz, Jiangsu Yanghe Distillery, Vanguard FTSE Global All-Cap (WKN: A42B1M), SPDR MSCI ACWI IMI (WKN: A1JJTD), Amundi Prime All Country World (WKN: ETF151), iShares Core MSCI World (WKN: A0RPWH) Am 2. Oktober findet unser „Alles auf Aktien“-Summit in Berlin statt. Mit dem Code „AAAFRIENDS“ sparst du 50 Prozent auf dein Ticket – aber nur unter folgendem Link: https://veranstaltung.businessinsider.de/event/financesummit26/summary?rp=c6dc55d6-6f4f-4fb4-b75f-3f3501d84859 Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" findet Ihr bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts. Hier bei WELT: https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html. Hier könnt ihr den AAA-Newsletter abonnieren: https://www.welt.de/newsletter/article232797673/Alles-auf-Aktien-Der-taegliche-Boersen-Newsletter-fuer-WELTplus-Abonnenten.html Und – ganz neu: AAA gibt es jetzt auch auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alles_auf_aktien/ Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien Anzeige: Eight Sleep: Der Pod 5 reguliert die Temperatur im Bett automatisch, trackt Schlaf- und Gesundheitswerte ohne Wearable und kann so zu besserem Schlaf beitragen. Mit dem Code ALLESAUFAKTIEN erhaltet ihr auf https://www.eightsleep.com/allesaufaktien bis zu 350 Euro Rabatt. Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html
Wie viel Welt steckt eigentlich in einem Welt-ETF? In unserem neuen extraETF DeepDive Welt-ETFs vergleichen wir MSCI World, MSCI ACWI, FTSE All-World und weitere globale ETF-Konzepte und zeigen, wo die entscheidenden Unterschiede liegen. In der Folge erfährst du erfährst du, warum „World“ nicht automatisch die ganze Welt bedeutet und worauf du bei der Auswahl eines Welt-ETFs achten solltest. Noch tiefer geht es in unserem 43-seitigen DeepDive mit Analysen, Daten und ETF-Vergleichen. Den DeepDive kannst du als Einzelausgabe oder im Abo kaufen. ++++++++ Kennst du die Risiken in deinem Portfolio? Mit dem extraETF Portfolio Tracker erhältst du volle Transparenz und tiefe Einblicke in dein Vermögen. Analysiere deine Aktien, ETFs und Fonds zudem mit detaillierten, individuellen Performance-Metriken, X-Ray-Analysen und vielem mehr. Teste den Portfolio Tracker jetzt kostenlos: https://go.extraetf.com/portfoliotracker ++++++++
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev joins Andy live from the HOOD Summit in Houston, Texas for a quick conversation about tokenization and Robinhood Chain.He told us to look at the Robinhood app and imagine onchain versions of everything in it. Robinhood Chain is just two months old and already number one in developer activity, with huge onchain perps and spot DEX volume. He confirms private stock tokens are coming at scale, with Robinhood Ventures giving them unique access to private companies asking how to participate. He also explains his vision for tokenization: democratizing access at scale to wealth creation, perhaps allowing someone in Ecuador or Eastern Europe to have the same access to high-quality assets that Americans already have.Vladimir Tenev is the CEO of Robinhood.The Rollup is where the leaders of digital assets and finance converge. Live from the financial capital of the world.Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:21 Private Markets Opening Soon To Everyone02:27 $1B In Perps Volume Per Day On Robinhood Chain04:30 Number One Chain For Developers In Two Months05:08 Vlad Defends The Industry On CNBC LiveGuest Socials:Vlad Tenev X: https://x.com/vladtenevRobinhood X: https://x.com/RobinhoodAppRobinhood Website: https://robinhood.com/us/en/Robinhood Chain X: https://x.com/RobinhoodCryptoRobinhood Chain Website: https://robinhood.com/us/en/crypto/chain/Partners: If you run concentrated liquidity positions you know the grind. Price moves, you're out of range, you're rebalancing at, like, 3am. 1inch Aqua lets you take a different approach. You can stack multiple positions on the same token balance instead of babysitting a dozen pools, and your tokens never leave your wallet. Your liquidity stays awake, so you can catch up on your sleep. Check it out at https://1inch.com/aqua---Dinari - Over 230 1:1 backed tokenized stocks, ETFs & more with dividends. US-based SEC transfer agent. Available on 5+ chains & via API. https://dinari.com/---Space and Time is providing verifiable data infrastructure for onchain finance. A decentralized database, blockchain indexer, and ZK coprocessor in one, giving DeFi protocols,stablecoins, and tokenized assets accurate, provable data. ---Zama is an open source cryptography company that builds state-of-the-art Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) solutions for blockchain.Learn more here: https://www.zama.org/---
Ethical investing sounds simple until you actually look at what you own. A broad market ETF can give you exposure to tobacco, weapons and companies you might never choose individually. But an "ethical" fund can still hold businesses someone else would reject, charge a higher fee and draw its ethical line somewhere completely different.So where do you actually draw the line?In this episode, Jack and Tash unpack the uncomfortable overlap between money, values and investing. They look at why so-called sin stocks can be financially attractive, whether controversial companies can trade at a discount, how greenwashing complicates ethical labels, and why global supply chains can make even apparently positive investments difficult to judge.In this episode we'll discuss:
In dieser Folge von „smart investieren" spreche ich mit Torben Teichler, dem Finanzvorstand der wahrscheinlich erfolgreichsten Beteiligungsgesellschaft in Deutschland. Der Aktienkurs von MBB hat sich seit dem Börsengang 2006 fast verzwanzigfacht, dazu kommen noch Dividenden und Aktienrückkäufe. Wie das Unternehmen, das geschafft hat und wie es auch in Zukunft weiter wachsen will, darüber habe ich ausführlich mit Torben gesprochen. Wir wünschen Ihnen viel Freude beim Zuhören und freuen uns auf Ihr Feedback! Hinweis: Auf der LYNX-Podcast-Seite https://www.lynxbroker.de/boerse/podcast/smart-investieren/mbb-eine-deutsche-erfolgsgeschichte-mit-potenzial/ finden Sie alle relevanten Informationen zu dieser Episode. Wichtige Information Dieser Podcast ist eine Marketingmitteilung. Er entspricht daher nicht den gesetzlichen Anforderungen zur Förderung der Unabhängigkeit von Finanzanalysen und unterliegt keinem Verbot des Handels vor der Veröffentlichung. Die in diesem Podcast enthaltenen Informationen und Meinungen dienen ausschließlich allgemeinen Informationszwecken und stellen weder eine Anlageberatung noch ein Angebot oder eine Aufforderung zur Tätigung bestimmter Anlagen dar. Die verwendeten Quellen sind in den Shownotes aufgeführt. Ihre persönliche finanzielle Situation, Ihre Kenntnisse, Erfahrungen, Anlageziele oder Risikobereitschaft werden nicht berücksichtigt. Bitte führen Sie vor einer Anlage Ihre eigenen Recherchen durch oder lassen Sie sich unabhängig und professionell beraten. Aus dem Inhalt dieses Podcast können keine Rechte abgeleitet werden, und LYNX übernimmt keine Haftung. Anlegen ist riskant. Ihr Verlust kann Ihre Einlage übersteigen. Der Wert von Investitionen kann schwanken. Die Wertentwicklung in der Vergangenheit ist kein verlässlicher Indikator für zukünftige Ergebnisse. Die genannten Wertentwicklungszahlen berücksichtigen keine Transaktionskosten, Steuern oder sonstigen Gebühren. Die Inhalte werden nach der Veröffentlichung nicht aktualisiert. Die Referenten können eine direkte Position oder eine indirekte Position in den genannten Instrumenten halten, beispielsweise über ETFs, Investmentfonds oder vergleichbare Anlageinstrumente, auf deren Anlagestrategie sie keinen Einfluss haben. LYNX BV ist eine niederländische Wertpapierfirma, die von der niederländischen Finanzmarktaufsichtsbehörde (AFM) und in Deutschland von der Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht beaufsichtigt wird.
Nic Bellemare explores opportunities across global markets, sharing how a long/short approach can help uncover potential sources of alpha. Recorded on September 10, 2026. At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information. For a fifth year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2025 Environics' Advisor Digital Experience Study. -- VISION2026 | L'accent sur l'alpha : les occasions mondiales de positions longues et courtes – Nicolas Bellemare Pour une version avec des sous-titres français, veuillez consulter https://youtu.be/6RgYoMF8Mjk Nicolas Bellemare explore les occasions sur les marchés mondiaux et explique comment une approche à positions longues/courtes peut aider à découvrir des sources potentielles d'alpha. Date : 10 septembre 2026 Chez Fidelity, notre mission consiste à aider le public investisseur canadien à se bâtir un meilleur avenir et à rester à l'avant-garde. Nous offrons aux particuliers et aux institutions une gamme de portefeuilles de placement innovants et fiables pour les aider à atteindre leurs objectifs financiers et personnels. Les fonds communs de placement et les FNB de Fidelity sont offerts par l'intermédiaire des conseillers et conseillères en placements et de comptes de courtage en ligne. Pour de plus amples renseignements, visitez fidelity.ca/commentinvestir. Les baladodiffusions DialoguesFidelity se sont classées au premier rang pour une cinquième année consécutive lors du sondage 2025 d'Environics sur l'expérience numérique des conseillers et conseillères en placements au Canada.
From mutual funds and ETFs to alternative strategies and digital assets, join Andrew Clee, Vice President, Product, as he breaks down the latest trends in the investment industry and how Fidelity's product lineup is evolving to meet investor needs. Gain practical insights to help you navigate the growing ETF landscape and strengthen your conversations with clients. Recorded on September 8, 2026. At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information. For a fifth year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2025 Environics' Advisor Digital Experience Study. -- Tendances et produits qui influencent les portefeuilles – Andrew Clee Pour une version avec des sous-titres français, veuillez consulter Andrew Clee, vice-président, Produits, discute des dernières tendances du domaine des placements, notamment des fonds communs de placement, des FNB, des stratégies non traditionnelles et des actifs numériques. Il examine également l'évolution de la gamme de produits de Fidelity pour répondre aux besoins des investisseurs. Cette discussion vous aidera également à mieux comprendre le contexte des FNB en constante évolution et à enrichir vos échanges avec la clientèle. Date : 8 septembre 2026 Chez Fidelity, notre mission consiste à aider le public investisseur canadien à se bâtir un meilleur avenir et à rester à l'avant-garde. Nous offrons aux particuliers et aux institutions une gamme de portefeuilles de placement innovants et fiables pour les aider à atteindre leurs objectifs financiers et personnels. Les fonds communs de placement et les FNB de Fidelity sont offerts par l'intermédiaire des conseillers et conseillères en placements et de comptes de courtage en ligne. Pour de plus amples renseignements, visitez fidelity.ca/commentinvestir. Les baladodiffusions DialoguesFidelity se sont classées au premier rang pour une cinquième année consécutive lors du sondage 2025 d'Environics sur l'expérience numérique des conseillers et conseillères en placements au Canada.
Tillman Holloway and Andrew Parish are the co-founders of Arch Public. In this conversation, we break down how AI agents and bitcoin are converging, why bitcoin is the best collateral in the world, and what 24/7 markets will mean for investors. We also discuss bitcoin ETF flows, Wall Street's growing role in bitcoin, and why AI trading tools still need a human in control.=======================Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates investment strategies across Stocks, Commodities, ETFs and Crypto. Whether you're rotating into AI & Gold, allocating to the S&P 500, or accumulating Bitcoin, Arch Public executes your plan 24/7 without ever taking custody of your assets or funds. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com, and start your FREE automated trading strategy! =======================Lava is a global platform for bitcoin financial services. Spend with Lava Card and earn up to 5% back in bitcoin with every purchase— all with no annual fee, no FX fees, and zero spread. Plus you can borrow against your bitcoin at the lowest rates, earn yield on cash, and move fiat or stablecoins globally. Get started at https://www.lava.xyz/POMP=======================GalaxyOne is a financial technology platform built for people who want their cash working harder. Open an account with promo code POMP and deposit $10,000 to earn a $1,000 bonus. See site for promotion details → https://www.galaxy.app/pomp1000 Galaxy Premium Yield is an investment note issued by Galaxy Digital LP and guaranteed by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP. It is not a bank deposit, is unsecured, and is not FDIC or SIPC insured. U.S. accredited investors only. Cash deposits held at Cross River Bank, Member FDIC. Securities products are not FDIC insured, not bank guaranteed, and may lose value. GalaxyOne Crypto is not FDIC or SIPC insured. Terms apply.=======================This episode is brought to you by Investor Health — clinician-prescribed protocols for weight, metabolism, energy, and longevity, delivered to your door in 48–72 hours. No office visits, no referrals. Plans start at $149/mo. Learn more at http://www.InvestorHealth.com/pomp. Investor Health is a telehealth platform, not a medical provider. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. Individual results may vary and treatment requires evaluation by a licensed provider.=======================0:00 - Intro1:10 - AI agents, bitcoin & crypto as collateral4:18 - 24/7 markets are coming6:40 - Crypto tokens vs AI tokens12:20 - Trust & security with AI agents16:55 - Can AI trade for you 24/7?25:42 - Why people name their AI agents32:53 - Why bitcoin ignores macro headwinds36:16 - Bitcoin ETF flows & retail demand40:01 - Bitcoin price outlook & dip buying43:27 - Elon, X Money & the tech titans45:20 - Future of AI tools & Arch Public
Prior Session's Trade Execution Summary Grid: Everyday receive TOMORROW's Trade Execution Summary Grid, our Complete Analysis & Predictions of Stocks, Bonds, Gold & Bitcoin by becoming a Patreon Member at any of our three levels of support: https://bit.ly/CWPatreonSupport Let me tell you the secret that has led to my goal. My strength lies solely in my tenacity. — Louis Pasteur Sign up at Trading View access my platform and charts: https://www.tradingview.com/?aff_id=136493 How to Set Up Our Three Time Frame Chart on TradingView: https://youtu.be/wLwTnrtAOTA I have opened my page to sharing. Find me on TradingView at Thom Goolsby. Here at Charting Wealth, we focus on the reality of price movement by following trends. We teach you a simple and effective method to read stock, ETF and crypto charts, keep your emotions in check and learn when to buy and when to sell. Charting is your road map to the market and the riches it can offer. Forget the hype you see and hear in the financial news media. They are selling products in print ads and commercials. Focus on what is real, no matter how hard it can be to believe! Otherwise, you become a sucker or worse, a slave, to the delusion someone else wants you to believe. Use the lessons we teach every day to accurately chart any stock, commodity, ETF and cryptocurrencies. We give you daily, real life lessons with the five ETFs we track: S&P 500, NASDAQ 100, 20-Year Treasury Bonds, Gold and Bitcoin. We have all the tools you need to learn how to trade. For subscribers, we have a GREAT TRAINING to SUPERCHARGE your practice trading: "Back Away to Really See What's Happening." If you are not a subscriber, become one! Subscribe for FREE to our daily market reviews & training at http://www.ChartingWealth.com We urge you to "Follow the charts, NOT the noise!" and want to help you follow the market and improve your knowledge of stock and ETF movements. Support our work at PATREON and receive GREAT benefits (training, gifts, etc...): https://www.patreon.com/user?u=14138154 Receive our STOCK ALERTS via TEXT when WEEKLY VERTICAL CROSSOVERS occur. Very valuable information! Less than 8 texts a month. Text "chartingwealth" to 33222 on your cell phone. At ChartingWealth.com, http://chartingwealth.com every day the market is open, we chart the S&P 500, NASDAQ 100, Gold & Bonds. In just a few short minutes, we give you a valuable training update and quickly review the trends we see taking place in the market. At the end of every week, we give you an overview of what happened over the last five days and what's on the calendar for the next trading week. DISCLAIMER: We offer NO advice and make NO claims to expertise of any kind. This site is dedicated to knowledge and education through our stock chart training, reviews and other information -- nothing more.
"The Trump administration wants to see Bitcoin prices explode." This episode breaks down why the US government is building a strategic Bitcoin reserve of more than 300,000 coins, and why Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wants the United States to become the world leader in crypto. He explains the irony at the center of it: Bitcoin was created to help people move away from the dollar, but the government is now using it to strengthen the dollar and its own balance sheet. Jaspreet Singh walks through how the reserve was built from seized Bitcoin rather than tax dollars, why a stronger government balance sheet could justify borrowing even more against the $40 trillion national debt, and the risks that come with Bitcoin's volatility and the government's growing influence over it. In this episode, you'll learn: Why the US government now holds more than 300,000 Bitcoin through seizures rather than direct purchases How the strategic Bitcoin reserve compares to the country's existing gold and oil reserves Why a stronger government balance sheet could be used to justify borrowing even more money What would happen to that balance sheet if Bitcoin prices were to fall sharply after a run up Why growing government ownership of Bitcoin raises concerns about centralizing a currency built to be decentralized Why cutting government deficit spending today would trigger a recession worse than 2008 Why Jaspreet treats Bitcoin as a speculative asset rather than a core, income producing holding How the debasement trade logic behind gold, silver, and Bitcoin conflicts with the government's own strategy Keywords: Bitcoin, strategic Bitcoin reserve, cryptocurrency, national debt, dollar devaluation, Scott Bessent, government balance sheet, debasement trade, volatility, investing ✅ Register for my investing Workshop & get Market Briefs as a bonus: Please note: Yes, these are our sponsors & advertisers. However, these are companies that I trust and use (or have used). The compensation doesn't affect my recommendations or advice. That being said, you should always do your own research & never blindly listen to a random guy on YouTube (or podcast). ---------- ➤ Invest In Stocks Passively 1) M1 Finance - Buy stocks & ETFs automatically: https://theminoritymindset.com/m1 ---------- ➤ Life Insurance 2) Policygenius - Get a free life insurance quote: https://theminoritymindset.com/policygenius ---------- ➤ Real Estate Investing Online 3) Fundrise - Invest in real estate with as little as $10! https://theminoritymindset.com/fundrise ----------
Video Sponsor: https://portal.costsegregationguys.com/r/staywinningSpot Bitcoin ETFs recorded approximately $2.4 billion in weekly inflows, led by major funds including BlackRock, Fidelity, and ARK 21Shares.But Bitcoin still pulled back from roughly $87,000 toward the low-to-mid $80,000s, with the latest price near $83,000–$84,000.Daily ETF inflows also slowed from nearly $1 billion early in the week to roughly $135 million later in the week.So what is happening?In this video, we break down:Why large ETF inflows did not produce a sustained Bitcoin breakoutWhether institutional demand is durable or slowingHow higher Treasury yields pressure crypto liquidityThe difference between weekly inflows and daily momentumHow available Bitcoin supply affects priceWhat ETF redemptions, exchange balances, and long-term-holder activity could signal nextBitcoin is volatile and can lose value. This is educational content, not financial advice. Do your own research.#Bitcoin #BitcoinETF #CryptoInvesting #BTC #TreasuryYields #Investing #FinancialLiteracy #StayWinning
Vor über acht Jahren war Vincent von Freaky Finance schon einmal bei mir im Podcast. Damals war finanzielle Freiheit sein großes Ziel. Heute ist er 49 und hat nach 33 Jahren Betriebszugehörigkeit sein Angestelltenverhältnis beendet.Die erste Million hatte er mit 40 zusammen. Aufgehört hat er trotzdem nicht, weil er sich immer noch Szenarien ausgemalt hat, in denen das Geld doch nicht reicht. Stattdessen ging es über Teilzeit, Auszeiten und unbezahlten Urlaub Schritt für Schritt Richtung Ausstieg. Eine Abfindung in der Coronazeit hat er sogar abgelehnt. Heute kommen im Schnitt rund 13.000 Euro im Monat aus Mieten, Zinsen, Dividenden und Optionsprämien zusammen.Passives Einkommen ist das für Vincent ausdrücklich nicht, hinter den Kapitalerträgen steckt Arbeit. Gut die Hälfte seines Vermögens liegt in Wertpapieren, dazu kommen sechs Wohnungen, physische Edelmetalle und der Optionshandel. In Rente ist er damit noch nicht: Freaky Finance ist jetzt sein Haupterwerb, die Betriebsrente kommt erst später, und um die Krankenversicherung kümmert er sich selbst.Wir sprechen über drei verstorbene Mieter und eine ausgebrannte Wohnung, von der er erst Wochen später erfahren hat. Und darüber, warum er seine Immobilien jetzt ohne Druck nach und nach verkauft. Außerdem geht es um Dividenden als passivste Form von Cashflow, um Neid und Respekt im Kollegenkreis und darum, warum ihm sieben statt vier Stunden Schlaf heute wichtiger sind als die letzte Nachkommastelle Rendite. Zum Schluss erklärt Vincent das Lebensarbeitszeitkonto, ein Werkzeug, das kaum jemand auf dem Schirm hat.
In the final part of the Retire With Style Live Q&A, Wade and Alex tackle listener questions on tax-efficient retirement withdrawals, Roth conversions, Social Security, sequence-of-returns risk, annuities, and buffered ETFs. They explain why smart tax planning goes beyond simply filling tax brackets, how to think about Roth conversions with lifetime taxes in mind, and when strategies involving HSAs, MYGAs, and annuities may play a role. It's a practical look at how the different pieces of a retirement income plan can work together. Listen now to learn more! Takeaways Tax brackets alone don't tell the whole story: Roth conversion decisions should consider your effective marginal tax rate, including interactions with Social Security taxation, IRMAA, capital gains, deductions, ACA subsidies, and other tax provisions. The goal isn't necessarily to eliminate your traditional IRA: Converting too much to Roth could leave you without enough taxable income later to take advantage of the standard deduction and other low-tax opportunities. Roth conversions can be front-loaded or spread over time: The better approach depends on the effective marginal tax rates available to you now versus those you may face later. Withdrawal sequencing should account for lifetime taxes, not just this year's bill: Comparing taxable, IRA, and Roth withdrawals can help determine which source makes the most sense after considering the broader tax consequences. Saved HSA receipts may provide another strategic source for paying Roth conversion taxes: Qualified reimbursements could potentially provide tax-free funds in a year when a large conversion creates a significant tax bill. MYGA ladders can potentially serve double duty before Social Security: They may function as a buffer asset during poor markets while allowing interest to remain tax-deferred when the funds aren't needed, preserving room for Roth conversions. Buffered ETFs trade some market upside for downside protection: They can potentially fill a structured-return role similar to certain indexed annuities when lifetime income guarantees aren't the objective. Paying Roth conversion taxes from an IRA isn't automatically a mistake: For those at least 59½, Wade notes that it can be workable, provided the additional taxable distribution needed to pay the tax is included in the conversion calculations. Annuities inside an IRA may have an unexpected RMD-planning role: Wade describes emerging “RMD Shield” research examining whether annuity payments can help satisfy RMD requirements while reducing required distributions from other IRA assets and potentially preserving a larger legacy. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Retirement Tax Strategies 02:10 How the Tax Map Calculator Helps Minimize Taxes 04:03 Planning Roth Conversions and Managing RMDs 06:06 Using HSA Receipts for Tax Efficiency 08:01 Understanding IRMA Thresholds and Future Planning 11:05 Evaluating Roth Conversion Strategies: Gradual vs. Upfront 13:08 Effective Marginal Tax Rate and Its Importance 15:59 Handling Insufficient Assets for Roth Conversions 18:05 Buffered ETFs and Annuities as Retirement Tools 22:10 Paying Taxes from IRA and Managing Infinite Loops 25:04 Using Annuities to Reduce RMDs and Boost Legacy 26:50 Future Research and White Paper on RMD Shield Links
Bear markets are inevitable in the sharemarket - but the next one may look very different from the last. In this episode of Talking Trading, Louise Bedford explains why many investors prepare for the wrong type of crisis and how traders can stay calm, disciplined, and strategic when markets turn volatile.Louise explores how structural shifts - including higher interest rates, the rise of ETFs and passive investing, and faster information flow - are changing the way bear markets unfold in the Australian sharemarket.She also shares a powerful trading psychology lesson from a real trader whose fear of short-term losses was quietly costing him tens of thousands of dollars, despite having a solid trading strategy.If you trade the ASX or want to strengthen your risk management and trading discipline, this episode will help you approach market downturns with far more clarity and confidence.In this episode:• Why the next bear market may surprise investors• How ETFs and passive investing are changing market behaviour• Why traders sometimes take losses personally• How premature exits destroy trading expectancy• A powerful mindset shift that improves trading consistencyIf you enjoy Talking Trading, please leave a review and share this episode with another trader.-------------------------------------Be the turning point...Think about the traders you know — maybe a friend, a colleague, or even your partner. They're stuck, they're guessing, and they're losing. You can be the turning point. Share Talking Trading with them now. Sometimes, one conversation or one idea is all it takes to flip their entire trading future.Show them how to subscribe at talkingtrading.com.au today. Louise Bedford is a best-selling author of six sharemarket books, host of the Talking Trading podcast, and founder of TradingGame.com.au, one of Australia's leading trading education communities.For over 30 years she has helped traders master trading the Australian sharemarket, technical analysis, and trading psychology so they can build long-term financial independence.www.tradinggame.com.au www.talkingtrading.com.au.FacebookYouTube TwitterLinkedIn
Joseph Chalom says Larry Fink's line that Ethereum is the toll road to tokenization is exactly the right way to think about the asset, and he lays out why the market's bearish turn on ETH has it backwards. The SharpLink CEO and former BlackRock digital assets executive breaks down Ethereum's case as a trust commodity, walks through BlackRock's new research on agentic finance and stablecoins, and explains why he thinks agent-driven commerce could eventually dwarf crypto's entire market today.Joseph Chalom is CEO of SharpLink, an Ethereum treasury company, and previously served as Head of Digital Assets at BlackRock.The Rollup is where the leaders of digital assets and finance converge. Live from the financial capital of the world.00:00 Intro02:11 ETH Stuck In The Middle Of Two Theses04:12 Ethereum Is The Trust Commodity For Finance06:13 ETH Has 50% Of All Stablecoin Activity08:14 Agents Will Run Where The Liquidity Is10:33 Selling ETH At $1,53012:44 Ethereum Is The Internet With Ownership16:00 Robinhood Chain Revenue Up 10x ETH Flat18:14 Larry Fink on ETH As The Toll Road20:43 Internet Had No Token Ethereum Does22:57 Regulation Helps Markets Thriv26:32 Dot Com Bubble Parallel30:16 Only The Internet Compares To EthereumGuest Socials:Joseph Chalom X: https://x.com/joechalomSharplink X: https://x.com/SharplinkSharplink Website: https://www.sharplink.com/Partners: If you run concentrated liquidity positions you know the grind. Price moves, you're out of range, you're rebalancing at, like, 3am. 1inch Aqua lets you take a different approach. You can stack multiple positions on the same token balance instead of babysitting a dozen pools, and your tokens never leave your wallet. Your liquidity stays awake, so you can catch up on your sleep. Check it out at https://1inch.com/aqua---Dinari - Over 230 1:1 backed tokenized stocks, ETFs & more with dividends. US-based SEC transfer agent. Available on 5+ chains & via API. https://dinari.com/---Space and Time is providing verifiable data infrastructure for onchain finance. A decentralized database, blockchain indexer, and ZK coprocessor in one, giving DeFi protocols,stablecoins, and tokenized assets accurate, provable data. ---Zama is an open source cryptography company that builds state-of-the-art Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) solutions for blockchain.Learn more here: https://www.zama.org/---
En el nuevo episodio de B ETFs, el instrumento que mueve al mundo financiero, ahora en tu oído, recibimos a Benjamin Souza, Managing Director y Latin America Investment Strategist en BlackRock, quien nos habla sobre cómo la IA está transformando la renta variable, los semiconductores, el crédito, las tasas y la infraestructura; y qué están revelando los flujos hacia ETFs sobre las decisiones de los inversionistas. Conducido por Eduardo Calderón, Director de Operaciones de BIVA.
On this episode of Animal Spirits: Talk Your Book, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson are joined by Mike Laughlin from Janus Henderson to discuss: the mechanics of autocallable and stability notes, how these options generate income, the risks and trade-offs of structured income ETFs and more. Find complete show notes on our blogs... Ben Carlson's A Wealth of Common Sense Michael Batnick's The Irrelevant Investor Feel free to shoot us an email at animalspirits@thecompoundnews.com with any feedback, questions, recommendations, or ideas for future topics of conversation. Check out the latest in financial blogger fashion at The Compound shop: https://idontshop.com Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson are employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management and may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this video. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/ The Compound Media, Incorporated, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers see here https://ritholtzwealth.com/advertising-disclaimers. Janus Henderson Disclaimer: Please consider the charges, risks, expenses and investment objectives carefully before investing. For a prospectus or, if available, a summary prospectus containing this and other information, please call Janus Henderson at 800.525.3713 or download the file from janushenderson.com/reports. Read it carefully before you invest or send money. ETFs distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc. ALPS is not affiliated with Janus Henderson or any of its subsidiaries. Janus Henderson® and any other trademarks used herein are trademarks of Janus Henderson Group Ltd. or one of its subsidiaries. © Janus Henderson Group Ltd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Christopher Zook is the founder, chairman, and CIO of CAZ Investments and co-author of “The Holy Grail of Investing” with Tony Robbins. In this conversation, we break down how to build a diversified portfolio in a rapidly changing world, why CAZ invests in the picks and shovels of crypto, and the rise of neoprimes in space and defense. We also discuss the scarcity behind bitcoin, sports teams, and GP stakes, and why AI's impact on jobs keeps him up at night.Check out CAZ at ( https://cazinvestments.com) and the Holy Grail of Investing book's website (https://www.theholygrailofinvesting.com) !======================Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates investment strategies across Stocks, Commodities, ETFs and Crypto. Whether you're rotating into AI & Gold, allocating to the S&P 500, or accumulating Bitcoin, Arch Public executes your plan 24/7 without ever taking custody of your assets or funds. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com, and start your FREE automated trading strategy! ======================Lava is a global platform for bitcoin financial services. Spend with Lava Card and earn up to 5% back in bitcoin with every purchase— all with no annual fee, no FX fees, and zero spread. Plus you can borrow against your bitcoin at the lowest rates, earn yield on cash, and move fiat or stablecoins globally. Get started at https://www.lava.xyz/POMP======================0:00 - Intro1:01 - How to invest in a rapidly changing world3:21 - Modern portfolio theory & the holy grail of investing7:42 - How CAZ invests in bitcoin & crypto10:35 - Space & defense (the rise of neoprimes)16:16 - Writing “The Holy Grail of Investing” with Tony Robbins20:08 - Does diversification have to be boring?26:05 - Bitcoin, sports teams & GP stakes (the power of scarcity)32:34 - What keeps him up at night? 37:53 - Where to find the book & CAZ Investments
Discover if this is shaping up to be a "typical" September and what that means. What is going on in the stock market and what is likely given the circumstances? Are you on track for financial freedom...or not? Financial freedom is a combination of money, compounding and time (my McT Formula). How well you invest can make the biggest difference to your financial freedom and lifestyle. If you invested well for the long-term, what a difference it would make because the difference between investing $100k and earning 5 percent or 10 percent on your money over 30 years, is the difference between it growing to $432,194 or $1,744,940, an increase of over $1.3 million dollars. Your compounding rate, and how well you invest, matters! INVESTING IS WHAT THE BE WEALTHY & SMART VIP EXPERIENCE IS ALL ABOUT - Invest in digital assets and stock ETFs for potential high compounding rates - Receive an Asset Allocation model with ticker symbols and what % to invest -Monthly LIVE investment webinars with Linda 10 months per year, with Q & A -Private VIP Facebook group with daily community interaction -Weekly investment commentary -Extra educational wealth classes available -Pay once, have lifetime access! NO recurring membership fees. -US and foreign investors are welcome -No minimum $ amount to invest -Tech Team available for digital assets (for hire per hour) For a limited time, enjoy a 50% savings on my private investing group, the Be Wealthy & Smart VIP Experience. Pay once and enjoy lifetime access without any additional recurring fees. Pay once and you're done! Invest with our successful community for years to come. Enter "SAVE50" to save 50% here: http://tinyurl.com/InvestingVIP Or set up a complimentary conversation to answer your questions about the Be Wealthy & Smart VIP Experience. Request an appointment to talk with Linda here: https://tinyurl.com/TalkWithLinda (yes, you talk to Linda!). SUBSCRIBE TO BE WEALTHY & SMART Click Here to Subscribe Via iTunes Click Here to Subscribe Via Stitcher on an Android Device Click Here to Subscribe Via RSS Feed LINDA'S WEALTH BOOKS 1. Get my book, "3 Steps to Quantum Wealth: The Wealth Heiress' Guide to Financial Freedom by Investing in Cryptocurrencies". 2. Get my book, "You're Already a Wealth Heiress, Now Think and Act Like One: 6 Practical Steps to Make It a Reality Now!" Men love it too! After all, you are Wealth Heirs. :) International buyers (if you live outside of the US) get my book here. WANT MORE FROM LINDA? Check out her programs. Join her on Instagram. WEALTH LIBRARY OF PODCASTS Listen to the full wealth library of podcasts from the beginning. SPECIAL DEALS #Ad Apply for a Gemini credit card and get FREE XRP back (or any crypto you choose) when you use the card. Charge $3000 in first 90 days and earn $200 in crypto rewards when you use this link to apply and are approved: https://tinyurl.com/geminixrp This is a credit card, NOT a debit card. There are great rewards. Set your choice to EARN FREE XRP! #Ad Protect yourself online with a Virtual Private Network (VPN). Get 3 MONTHS FREE when you sign up for a NORD VPN plan here. #Ad To safely and securely store crypto, I recommend using a Tangem wallet. Get a 10% discount when you purchase here. #Ad If you are looking to simplify your crypto tax reporting, use Koinly. It is highly recommended and so easy for tax reporting. You can save $20, click here. Be Wealthy & Smart,™ is a personal finance show with self-made millionaire Linda P. Jones, America's Wealth Mentor.™ Learn simple steps that make a big difference to your financial freedom. (This post contains affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission. There is no additional cost to you.)
Higher fees do not buy higher returns. Don and Tom unpack the fee-to-risk/reward ratio, show how fund costs compound against investors, and compare low-cost index funds with expensive active funds, hedge funds, and private equity.Then they answer listener questions about converting Vanguard mutual funds to ETFs without triggering taxes, leaving a home to a stepson while preserving the step-up in basis, and spotting financial articles that are really advertisements in disguise.3:22 The fee-to-risk/reward ratio9:15 Hedge funds and private equity13:19 How much is too much to pay16:05 Converting Vanguard mutual funds to ETFs17:38 Leaving a home to a stepson19:53 When financial advice is an advertisementQuestions? Comments? Click!
Bitcoin falls back toward $83K despite a massive $2.4B week for ETF inflows, as oil spikes above $100 and the 10-year Treasury yield surges to 5.2%. We also cover Trump considering a diesel export ban, California cracking down on political memecoins, and Bitget recovering from a $352M hack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A rare look inside a paid one-on-one money coaching session. Spencer talks with "Camden" (not his real name), a 22-year-old Naval Academy midshipman who's already worth $82K before commissioning. They cover the Career Starter loan arbitrage, an aggressive credit card strategy, and the math to hit millionaire status by 35, plus a reminder to enjoy your 20s along the way. Book your own session: militarymoneymanual.com/mentor Questions Asked: How are you funding your maxed-out Roth IRA? How are you investing your brokerage and Roth (which ETFs)? What's your current credit card stack? Does the Capital One SCRA fee waiver work for spouses? When should I start paying for a tracking app? When do I finally cash in my points? How do I get started with the TSP? Topics Covered: Career Starter loan arbitrage: both loans ($72K at 0.75%) invested as a lump sum Portfolio basics: VOO, XLK, VGT, and avoiding fees Talking money with a partner and managing a spouse's cards Full credit card strategy: Amex Platinum, CSR, Delta, Hilton, double Marriott, Capital One SCRA quirks Best tracking apps: Travel Freely, CardPointers, Monarch Money Points philosophy: spend them, don't hoard them TSP setup: Lifecycle fund + Roth in myPay The millionaire math: 20% Roth TSP over 20 years = ~$1.5M plus pension Resources: Mentor sessions: militarymoneymanual.com/mentor Apps: Travel Freely, CardPointers, Monarch Money Books: Money for Couples (Ramit Sethi), A Random Walk Down Wall Street (Malkiel) Spencer and Jamie offer one-on-one Military Money Mentor sessions. Get your personal military money and personal finance questions answered in a confidential coaching call. militarymoneymanual.com/mentor Over 24,000 military servicemembers and military spouses have graduated from the 100% free, Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course available at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3 In the Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course, you can learn how to apply for the most premium credit cards and get special military protections, such as waived annual fees, on elite cards. Learn how active duty military, military spouses, and Guard and Reserves on 30+ day active orders can get your annual fees waived on premium credit cards in the Ultimate Military Credit Cards Course at militarymoneymanual.com/umc3 If you want to maximize your military paycheck, check out Spencer's 5 star rated book The Military Money Manual: A Practical Guide to Financial Freedom on Amazon or at shop.militarymoneymanual.com. If you have a question you would like us to answer on the podcast, please reach out on instagram.com/militarymoneymanual.
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Is your portfolio diversified, or just complicated?Jess is only five months into investing and she's already got seven ETFs and a stock. What is each investment actually adding? She's starting to think maybe she's overcomplicated things…Then community member Hamish sent in a question about whether it makes more sense to own one diversified ETF or build a portfolio from several ETFs. Jess took it as a sign to get back to basics. So she sits down with financial adviser Glen Hare to unpack how to think about building an ETF portfolio, includingHow many ETFs is too many?How to spot overlap between ETFsWhat you gain, and give up, by keeping things simpleThree example approaches: one diversified ETF, Australian + global ETFs, and a portfolio built across different regionsChapters:00:00:00 How Many ETFs?00:03:38 Has Jess Overcomplicated?00:08:07 All-In-One ETF Benefits00:16:08 Avoiding ETF Overlap00:24:54 Which Strategy Suits You?00:32:48 The ETF Selection ChecklistETFs Mentioned:We talk about a handful of ETFs in this episode so here is a list, in order of appearance to help you follow along if you need it!From Hamish's Question:Betashares Global Share ETF (ASX: BGBL)Betashares Diversified All Growth ETF (ASX: DHHF)iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV)Betashares Global Shares Ex US ETF (ASX: EXUS)Vanguard FTSE Asia ex Japan Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAE)From Jess Portfolio:Betashares Global Share ETF (ASX: BGBL)Betashares Wealthbuilder Global Geared Complex ETF (ASX: GGBL)Betashares Australia 200 ETF (ASX: A200)Betashares Wealthbuilder Aus200 Gear ETF (ASX: G200)Betashares MSCI Emerging Markets Complex ETF (ASX: BEMG)Global X AI Infrastructure ETF AUD (ASX: AINF)Betashares Welathbuilder Nas100 Gear ETF (ASX: GNDQ)Others:Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (ASX: VDHG)Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS)Vanguard Msci Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS)Links mentioned in this episode:
JoAnne Bianco sees opportunities in corporate bonds, private credit, shorter duration, and emerging markets as elevated Treasury yields create attractive entry points. She argues income should drive fixed income returns rather than trying to forecast rates, with the ten-year Treasury at 19-year highs punishing longer duration holdings. Bianco also highlights strong bond ETF inflows surpassing $460 billion on track for a record year, and points to a floating rate CLO fund yielding above 7% as a top performer with low volatility.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about
Scott Phillips is the Chief Investment Officer at The Motley Fool, but he thinks most people shouldn't be picking individual stocks.Fresh off writing The One Page Investing Plan, Scott joins Bryce and Ren to explain why simple investing habits often beat complexity, why ETFs should be the default for many investors and why trying to time the next market crash can cost you.Plus, Scott shares his case for shares over investment property, the risks of thematic and leveraged ETFs, and why staying invested matters more than predicting what happens next.Stocks & ETFs mentioned: Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B), John Deere (NYSE: DE), Xerox (NASDAQ: XRX), IBM (NYSE: IBM), Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL), Visa (NYSE: V), Mastercard (NYSE: MA), Webjet Group (ASX: WJL)Chapters:00:00 Why Scott Says “Invest Anyway”01:50 The One Page Investing Plan07:24 Why Most People Shouldn't Pick Stocks11:15 Finding Your Investing “Why”19:31 The Investing Habits That Actually Matter26:59 Shares, ETFs and Thematic Investing32:21 Shares vs Property: Scott's Case40:20 Should You Invest With a Market Crash Coming?Check out Scott's new book 'The One-Page Investing Plan: Start Simple, Stay Patient, Build Serious Wealth'.———Want to get involved in the podcast? Record a voice note or send us a messageAnd come and join the conversation in the Equity Mates Facebook Discussion Group.———Want more Equity Mates? Across books, podcasts, video and email, however you want to learn about investing – we've got you covered.Keep up with the news moving markets with our daily newsletter and podcast (Apple | Spotify)We're particularly excited to share our latest show: Basis PointsListen to the podcast (Apple | Spotify)Watch on YouTubeRead the monthly email———Looking for some of our favourite research tools?Download our free Basics of ETF handbookOr our free 4-step stock checklistFind company information on TIKRResearch reports from Good ResearchTrack your portfolio with Sharesight———This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes only. Any advice is general advice and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs. If unsure, speak to a financial professional. The host of this podcast and their guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Equity Mates Media is part of the Betashares Group but maintains editorial independence and operates under Australian Financial Services licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jordi Visser is a veteran macro investor with 30+ years of experience and the author of the VisserLabs Substack. In this conversation, we break down why bitcoin keeps holding up through bad news, whether Wall Street FOMO is coming for crypto, and how consumer AI agents are reshaping markets. We also discuss BlackRock's AI and crypto paper, Visa and Mastercard, compute, tokenization, and the bitcoin outlook for the next six months.========================Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates investment strategies across Stocks, Commodities, ETFs and Crypto. Whether you're rotating into AI & Gold, allocating to the S&P 500, or accumulating Bitcoin, Arch Public executes your plan 24/7 without ever taking custody of your assets or funds. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com, and start your FREE automated trading strategy! ========================GalaxyOne is a financial technology platform built for people who want their cash working harder. Open an account with promo code POMP and deposit $10,000 to earn a $1,000 bonus. See site for promotion details → https://www.galaxy.app/pomp1000 Galaxy Premium Yield is an investment note issued by Galaxy Digital LP and guaranteed by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP. It is not a bank deposit, is unsecured, and is not FDIC or SIPC insured. U.S. accredited investors only. Cash deposits held at Cross River Bank, Member FDIC. Securities products are not FDIC insured, not bank guaranteed, and may lose value. GalaxyOne Crypto is not FDIC or SIPC insured. Terms apply.========================Uphold is the easiest way to buy and sell crypto unlike any other platform allowing you to trade in just one step between any supported asset. Check them out at https://www.uphold.com/pomp/ This video includes a paid sponsorship with Uphold. I'm compensated by Uphold for promoting its products and services and may receive commissions from referrals. Terms apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Digital assets are risky and may result in the total loss of your capital.========================0:00 - Intro0:56 - Why bitcoin & crypto are holding up so well3:43 - Wall Street FOMO & why Visa/Mastercard get disrupted7:20 - Bitcoin's iPhone moment15:04 - AI agent memory & the consumer agent race23:13 - What happens when a competitor blocks AI agents?25:05 - BlackRock's AI & crypto paper30:36 - Will consumer agents move Meta & Mag 7 stocks?35:14 - AI breakthroughs & jobs43:45 - Bitcoin outlook for the next 6 months
Send us Fan MailIn this Season 7 episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested battle between ALAI, AIS, THNQ, and WTAI, pitting four AI ETFs against each other in this quadruple header wave of the future battle. Program judges Tony Dong, an independent ETF analyst, and David Dierking, CFA and ETF Contributor at the Motley Fool analyze this audience requested triple header.Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, yield and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!ETF Battles is sponsored by DirexionDirexion Defined Income Boost ETFsSingle-stock income strategies built for high potential distributions, paid twice a month.