On today’s show we discuss Warren Buffett’s massive cash pile, the performance of the average stock this year, the Polymarket whale, markets in everything, Twitter replies now and then, the cost of college is going down, Bitcoin is still king, private equity in target date funds, politics vs. investing and much more.
Ben Carlson
Some Things I Don’t Believe About Investing
Some thoughts on politics, Warren Buffett’s cash pile, alpha and more.
Talk Your Book: Longevity Income
On today’s show, we are joined by Nate Conrad, Head of LifeX at Stone Ridge Asset Management to discuss how longevity income ETFs work, what LifeX is actually investing in, why matching spending with investment products is important, understanding the inflation adjustment for inflation protected income funds, declining LifeX fees over time, and much more!
1999 vs. 2024
A look back at the biggest winners in 1999 vs. the biggest winners today.
Don’t Take Financial Advice From Hedge Fund Managers
Some thoughts on a dire warning from Paul Tudor Jones.
Stocks, Rates & Gold: What’s Going on Here?
Some thoughts on the relationship between gold, stocks and inflation.
Animal Spirits: The Cost of the American Dream
On today’s show we discuss changing narratives in the markets, why interest rates are rising, why you should never take macro advice from hedge fund managers, why the S&P 500 is so hard to beat, living paycheck-to-paycheck on $150k, why the 2020s inflation was so painful, 7% mortgage rates, the downside of Waymo and much more.
The Curse of Early Success
Some stories about Lee Child, Mick Herron, Michelin star restaurants and inflation.
A $12 Trillion Opportunity for Financial Advisors
A closer look at the defined contribution retirement plan opportunity for financial advisors.
Talk Your Book: The Next Big Short
On today’s show, we are joined by Jared Dillian, Founder of Jared Dillian Money to discuss Jared’s bearishness on private equity, understanding the demand side of private equity, a private equity sentiment bubble, an explosion of HVAC private equity deals, and much more!