With interest rates rising does it still make sense to own bonds? Yes. This episode explores the role of bonds including why they are more effective at hedging stock losses than protective put options.
Topics covered include:David's business and investment philosophyHow bond funds have performed in 2021Three disparate views on the direction of interest rate ... Show More
Nov 19
Burnout, Breaks, and the Courage to Spend with David Bach
<p>David converses with best-selling author David Bach about preventing burnout through sabbaticals, moving to another country, why retirees should take Social Security as early as possible, and Bach's idea of a flat tax on IRA distributions.</p><p><strong>Insiders Guide Email Ne ... Show More
42m 29s
Oct 29
Hoarding, FOMO, and Zcash: A Private Bitcoin
<p>What’s the difference between hoarding and investing? There’s a reason markets built on productive assets—like stocks and bonds—are far larger than hoarding markets such as gold and cryptocurrency. In this episode, David explores why that is, and shares why he recently bought ... Show More
21m 52s
Sep 2023
Central banks made bonds sell off
<p>This week, one central bank after another made it clear that interest rates need to stay higher for longer. As a result, government bond yields rose sharply, the US dollar strengthened and equities sold off. Only the Bank of Japan remains on a different wavelength, keeping its ... Show More
17m 11s
Nov 2021
Andrew Sheets: Bond Markets Get Jumpy
<p>Over the last decade, bonds have been a source of stability. But, with surprising moves this past month, they’ve now become a risk-management challenge that stands out amongst other asset classes.</p><p><br></p><p>----- Transcript -----</p><p>Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. ... Show More
3m 11s