logo
episode-header-image
Sep 2023
12m 2s

Hedge Funds Are Not Magic Money Machines

Jared Dillian
About this episode

What is a hedge fund? In today’s episode of the Be Smart podcast, Jared discusses the ins and outs of hedge funds (including the different types), why they are not magic money machines despite rich people’s inclination to invest in them, and the distinction between absolute returns and relative returns.

Up next
Oct 8
Ep. 430: AI Is the Only Thing Holding the US Economy Together
Jared and Cameron discuss the current state of the market, the AI bubble’s impact on the economy, private equity challenges, trends in precious metals and cryptocurrencies, banking consolidation, and the implications of the ongoing government shutdown and economic data blackout. 
18m 32s
Sep 24
Ep. 429: It’s Okay to Spend INFINITE Money on Your Hobbies (with One Caveat)
Jared and Cameron briefly talk Paul Thomas Anderson films, as well as music, before discussing recent market trends, including the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions and the implications of corporate reporting frequency. They also touch on the dynamics of the stock market, ... Show More
19m 15s
Sep 10
Ep. 428: “Frozen to Cracking”—Is This a White- and Blue-Collar Jobs Recession?
In episode 428 of the BE SMART podcast, Jared and Cameron discuss some of the latest economic trends, including weak US payroll gains, interest rate cuts, and the implications for the job market. They also break down the dynamics of the gold market, meme stocks, and mortgage rate ... Show More
15m 53s
Recommended Episodes
Feb 2023
Hedge Funds Explained: Why Hedge Funds Aren’t Really Hedged
So hedge fund is a term that has really lost a lot of meaning in recent years. These days it basically just means a managed financial institution that facilitates complex investment strategies that cater exclusively to high net worth individuals. But that wasn’t always the case. ... Show More
17m 41s
May 2018
How Do The Mega Rich Invest?
#207 Why the mega rich don't have magical investing powers, but there are some investing attributes they possess that we can emulate. More information, including show notes, can be found here.Episode SummaryA new listener of Money For the Rest of Us inspired the question for this ... Show More
29m 9s
Jul 2023
432: Hesitant to Invest? How to Avoid Running Out of Money During Retirement
Terrified of running out of money in retirement? Countless people share the same fear. With so much recent discourse surrounding inflation and a looming recession, you may have a tighter grip on your money than usual. Today’s guest is here to help cool some of your concerns.In th ... Show More
59m 55s
Jul 2023
The Myths of Becoming a Millionaire & How to Build Wealth | Chris Hogan EP 322
The Summit of Greatness is back! Buy your tickets today – summitofgreatness.com Chris Hogan emphasizes the significance of long-term investing. He explains the benefits of compounding returns and encourages individuals to start investing as early as possible. He suggests diversif ... Show More
8m 23s
Aug 2023
The Mutual Fund Is Very Much Alive and Well
The death of mutual funds has been greatly exaggerated. With $24 trillion in assets, they outmatch exchange-traded funds two to one. And there’s good reason to keep tabs on them as well—especially because of what they reveal about active management.  On this episode of Trillions, ... Show More
26m 29s
Oct 2022
Investment Masterclass: the cheapest way to invest
Against the backdrop of market turbulence, investors Jonathan Hollow and Robin Powell explain why they believe investing in broad-based index funds is the cheapest way to increase long-term wealth. This investment masterclass breaks investing down into six simple steps, with tips ... Show More
24m 16s
Nov 2022
The Wild History of Index Funds with Robin Wigglesworth #595
If you’ve listened to the show for more than a couple episodes then you know that we’re big fans of index funds. Specifically, low-cost widely diversified index funds are what the vast majority of our portfolios consist of. But how did index funds come to be? And sure, we’re all ... Show More
50m 45s
Jan 2019
The Intelligent Investor
The Intelligent Investor - by Benjamin Graham'The Definitive Guide on Value Investing' To invest successfully over a lifetime doesn't require a stratospheric IQ, unusual business insights or inside information. What's needed is a sound intellectual framework for making decisions ... Show More
32m 46s
Oct 2018
I Need Help with My Investing Strategy + Other Burning Investing Questions With Doug Boneparth
I don't think you can ever learn too much about investing and growing your wealth. While investing can seem super complicated, the good news is that there are a lot of resources these days to help you out (like this podcast). One of them is my good friend and fellow CFP®, Doug Bo ... Show More
40m 16s