Can we trust hypothetical returns, plus 7 Q&As

As Paul is preparing to release a new investment strategy, in this podcast he discusses the nature of hypothetical returns. What numbers can we trust and what numbers might be unfairly biased? Also, he addresses 7 questions from his readers and listeners.

1. What are the steps to setting up the $3000 to …

As Paul is preparing to release a new investment strategy, in this podcast he discusses the nature of hypothetical returns. What numbers can we trust and what numbers might be unfairly biased? Also, he addresses 7 questions from his readers and listeners.

1. What are the steps to setting up the $3000 to $50 million accounts for three grandchildren? Paul also shares what another grandparent is doing to help their grandchildren, which he is considering for his own.

2.  Where can I get a well qualified professional advisor?

3.  What happens when an ETF is liquidated?  Can you recommend a bigger ETF than SLYV, as it has only has $2 billion in assets?

4.  How did your ETF or mutual fund recommendations do in the 2007-2009 period?

5. What do you think of investing in marijuana penny stocks?

6. Why should investors use a “2 Funds for Life" portfolio if the Ultimate Buy and Hold Portfolio is likely to do better?

7.  VBR has made a lot more than VTWV.  Why do you prefer VTWV over VBR?

(Editor’s note: We regret that this recording has a slight background sound issue. Paul explains,”I recorded the podcast at 3:00 in the morning, and it's possible the mic was rubbing against the bathrobe and I was too tired to notice.” Now you know.)