The Irrelevant Investor
MARCH 12, 2021
On today's show, we talk with Perth Tolle from Life + Liberty Indexes. To learn more, go here. On today’s show we discuss: How the makeup of emerging markets have changed over time How freedom affects capital markets The enormous gap between EM market cap and EM population Investor Resources: Freedom ETFs Listen here: Charts: Contact us at animalspiritspod@gmail.com with any feedback, recommendations, or questions.
Indigo Marketing Agency
MARCH 11, 2021
I was recently invited to be a guest host on ProudMouth’s Top Advisor Marketing Podcast. We spent time talking about: . Underused marketing tactics that are absolute gold for advisors. Leading and lagging indicators of marketing success. Two marketing tactics that give you the most bang for your buck. The one page that’s guaranteed to get the most traffic on your website.
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Mauldin Economics
MARCH 9, 2021
U.S. employers created 379,000 new jobs in February. This news generated much celebration and, for those who fear inflation, some worry. Keep in mind that these numbers have many statistical limitations. Even if they’re exactly right, the trends over time mean more than any single report. That said, this one does concern me. Not so much for the data itself, but rather for the way it excites some people.
The Irrelevant Investor
MARCH 11, 2021
The two most common questions that Ben and I get in our Animal Spirits inbox are: "What do I do with my cash?" And "How do I become a financial advisor?" I want to talk about the latter one today. Before offering up some advice, I want to briefly share my story of how I got into the industry. I started my career at an insurance company. The people at this agency held themselves out as financial planners.
Speaker: Erroll Amacker
As businesses increasingly adopt automation, finance leaders must navigate the delicate balance between technology and human expertise. This webinar explores the critical role of human oversight in accounts payable (AP) automation and how a people-centric approach can drive better financial performance. Join us for an insightful discussion on how integrating human expertise into automated workflows enhances decision-making, reduces fraud risks, strengthens vendor relationships, and accelerates R
The Irrelevant Investor
MARCH 10, 2021
Today’s Animal Spirits is brought to you by Interactive Brokers. On today’s show we discuss: Come work with us (email hiring@ritholtzwealth.com) My wife and I spoke to the FT about Top Shot, LOL Some details on the America Rescue Plan How Ark's size is affecting how it invests People are going nuts for non-fungible tokens Housing, we have a problem Zillow also takes 6% Why housing prices are up and rents are down Jack Dorsey is the CEO of two companies Some details on how replaced credit cards
The Irrelevant Investor
MARCH 9, 2021
We all love stories. As a child, I loved The Berenstain Bears. As an adolescent, I was into Goosebumps. As a grown-up, I spend most of my days reading about the stock market. They're fictional for the most part, and right now, they're a lot of fun. Turning points are like the Choose Your Own Adventure Books. After years and years of growth outperforming value, the pendulum is finally swinging the other way.
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The Irrelevant Investor
MARCH 8, 2021
It's incredible how quickly things can change in the market. In October , I posted a chart showing the laggards in the stock market relative to the leaders. I said: This is not the laggards first attempt to take the baton back from the leaders. None of the previous rallies stuck. Is this the one that finally does? I’ll tell you in two months. Humblebrag, I know.
The Irrelevant Investor
MARCH 7, 2021
Articles Virtually every successful active stock-picker has closed a fund at one time or another (By Ben Johnson) It’s so much harder to actually run companies than it is to write about them and come up with fun product ideas. (By Packy McCormick and Marc Rubinstein) Interest rates don’t turn people into gamblers. (By Ben Carlson) Remember what this moment feels like and never forget it.
The Irrelevant Investor
MARCH 7, 2021
We just witnessed the only recession in the history of this planet where the personal savings rate hit a 50-year high. This chart, which I think is the most important one from the last decade, comes from J.P. Morgan's Guide to Retirement. During a recession, the economy contracts, and people lose their job. And when they lose their job, they lose the ability to save money.
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