How convertible bonds work, why they gained 50% in 2020 and outperformed stocks over the past five years. Why Vanguard shut down their convertible bond mutual funds.
Topics discussed include:How big is the convertible bond marketWhy companies issue convertible bondsHow convertible bonds work and how to analyze themWhy convertible bonds have performed so wel ... 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
Aug 2021
IFB205: US/CAD Capital Gains, I Bonds, Reversion to the Mean
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today’s show, we discuss: Discuss the different options to lessen your capital gains tax rates, both in Canada and the US How I Bonds work, and if they are a good option for short-term investments The meaning behind reversion to ... Show More
41m 37s
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
Oct 2022
The Bond Market Is Already Broken - Stocks and Housing Are Next | Harley Bassman & Joseph Wang
Today Jack Farley welcomes two financial heavyweights who, in Jack’s view, have predicted and understood this year’s sell-off in bonds more accurately and clearly than anyone else in finance: Harley Bassman, founder of the MOVE Index and managing partner at Simplify Asset Managem ... Show More
1h 10m