Latest Indexmutualfunds Podcast Episodes
26 - ETF Deep Dive with Erika Toth
Canadian Couch Potato - August 28, 2019 08:04 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsErika Toth from BMO joins Dan for a discussion about the inner workings of ETFs and some of the misunderstandings surrounding these products. Then Dan considers whether the traditional method of building indexes according to company size is flawed. We wrap up with an answer to a listener’s quest...
25 - Dr. Steve Wendel on Investor Success
Canadian Couch Potato - July 09, 2019 08:04 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsPsychologist Steve Wendel of Morningstar shares his experience on the behavioural challenges all investors face. Then Dan considers the pros and cons of using a one-fund solution compared with a portfolio built from individual ETFs. For complete show notes on Dr. Steve Wendel on Investor Success...
24 - Mind Your Money Gaps with Preet Banerjee
Canadian Couch Potato - May 21, 2019 04:44 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsPreet Banerjee—blogger, author, media darling, aficionado of fine whisky, and doctoral candidate—joins us to discuss his research on the financial industry in Canada and his outlook for the future of investing. Dan tries to keep it together while rebutting a “study” showing active funds outperfo...
23 – Ask the Spud Edition
Canadian Couch Potato - April 22, 2019 17:06 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsDan and Amanda answer questions from listeners on topics such as the risk of index funds shutting down, days you should avoid trading ETFs, and whether wealthy investors should hold more than traditional stock and bond portfolios. For complete show notes on our Ask the Spud Edition, visit www.ca...
22 - How Smart is Your Beta?
Canadian Couch Potato - February 20, 2019 09:04 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsJohn West of Research Affiliates explains smart beta, one of the most important ETF trends. Then Dan considers whether the last few years of strong stock returns has been a “rising tide that lifted all boats.” We round things off with a tribute to the late Jack Bogle, a hero to investors everywh...
21 - Larry Swedroe on Investing in Retirement
Canadian Couch Potato - December 20, 2018 06:04 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsLarry Swedroe joins us to discuss his latest book on the challenges of investing in retirement. Then Dan warns about speculators who are held up as “success stories.” Finally, he offers advice for a reader looking to free himself from mutual funds with deferred sales charges. For complete show n...
20 - One-Stop ETF Shopping
Canadian Couch Potato - November 09, 2018 21:16 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsDan chats with one of the architects of Vanguard’s popular new asset allocation ETFs, which offer a simple one-fund portfolio for index investors. Then Dan questions whether investing courses are focusing on the right lessons. Finally, he answers a reader’s question about whether it’s better to ...
18 - Boots on the Ground With Rob Carrick
Canadian Couch Potato - October 06, 2018 04:45 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsThe Globe and Mail’s Rob Carrick talks about his 20-year career in financial journalism and how he manages to stay relevant to his readers. Then Dan takes issue with the idea that screening for individual stocks is like building a “personal index fund.” In the Ask the Spud segment, he argues tha...
17 - Keeping It Real with Ben Rabidoux
Canadian Couch Potato - October 06, 2018 04:44 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsReal estate analyst Ben Rabidoux joins Dan to discuss home ownership as an alternative to a traditional portfolio. Then Dan questions why investors would be attracted to ETFs that try to emulate hedge funds. Finally, he encourages Couch Potato investors to forget about keeping a “play money” acc...
16 - Common Sense With Ben Carlson
Canadian Couch Potato - October 06, 2018 04:44 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsDan talks investing with Ben Carlson, author of the book and blog A Wealth of Common Sense. Then he explains why candlesticks and death crosses are tools for the dumb money. In Ask the Spud, Dan answers a reader question about whether you need REITs in your ETF portfolio. For complete show notes...
15 - The Value of Simple
Canadian Couch Potato - October 06, 2018 04:43 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsDan chats with John Robertson, author of The Value of Simple, about the trade-offs between cost and complexity in investing. Then we take an in-depth look at a new family of Vanguard ETFs that allow you to build a one-fund portfolio. For complete show notes on The Value of Simple, visit www.cana...
14 - How to Make Millions in Bitcoin (Not Really)
Canadian Couch Potato - October 06, 2018 04:43 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsReady to add bitcoin to your ETF portfolio? Dan explains why this is probably a terrible idea. In the interview segment, Dan is joined by financial planner and author Shannon Lee Simmons to discuss her new book, Worry-Free Money. Finally, he answers a common question about dollar-cost averaging....
13 - Here Come the Robots
Canadian Couch Potato - October 06, 2018 04:43 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsRobo-advisors are changing the investment landscape in Canada. To learn more about this trend, Dan speaks with Prof. Pauline Shum-Nolan of York University about the future of online ETF portfolio management. Then we answer a listener’s question about whether you should borrow to invest. For comp...
12 - Robert Shiller: CAPE Crusader
Canadian Couch Potato - October 06, 2018 04:42 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsDan and Prof. Robert Shiller (one of whom has won a Nobel Prize) talk about efficient markets, forecasting stock returns, and the Canadian housing market. Then Dan challenges a new book that promises to save investors from major drawdowns, and answers a listener’s question about currency risk. F...
11 - Fighting Evil with Index Funds
Canadian Couch Potato - October 06, 2018 04:42 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsDan talks to Mike Foy of JD Power about the research firm’s recent survey of DIY investors who use online brokerages. He then challenges a magazine article that claims index funds might be an economic evil. Finally, Dan and Amanda comfort an investor who took too much risk and paid the price. Fo...
10 - MoneySense, We Hardly Knew Ye
Canadian Couch Potato - October 06, 2018 04:42 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsDan is joined by David Thomas, former editor-in-chief of MoneySense, to discuss how the magazine has evolved into a digital brand. Then Dan considers whether Canadians need international diversification in their portfolios, and whether it makes sense for a couple in their 70s to fire their advis...
9 - Finding Common Ground
Canadian Couch Potato - October 06, 2018 04:41 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsDan chats with Tom Bradley of Steadyhand Investment Funds about how the ‘active vs. passive’ debate often misses the key point: that both active investors and Couch Potatoes need to focus on the same things: low cost, broad diversification and discipline. Then, Dan answers a reader question abou...
8 - Couch Potato with a Conscience
Canadian Couch Potato - October 06, 2018 04:41 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsTim Nash, the Sustainable Economist, joins Dan to discuss socially responsible investing and whether it’s compatible with indexing. Then Dan consoles the hedge fund manager who lost his million-dollar bet with Warren Buffett. Finally, Dan and Amanda consider whether you should build a new ETF po...
7 - Making Sense of Bonds
Canadian Couch Potato - October 06, 2018 04:40 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsDan answers frequently asked questions about bonds, including how they are affected by changing interest rates, how to calculate their returns, and whether you still need them in your portfolio. For complete show notes, visit canadiancouchpotato.com/podcast.
6 - Wishing Upon a Morningstar
Canadian Couch Potato - October 06, 2018 04:40 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsDan speaks to researcher Christopher Davis of Morningstar Canada about the idea of “active share” and whether it has delivered on its promise. Then he considers whether it’s OK to pay more for mutual funds that have performed well in the past. Finally, he offers advice for those worried about in...
5 - Master Class with the Millionaire Teacher
Canadian Couch Potato - October 06, 2018 04:37 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsGlobetrotting author Andrew Hallam joins Dan to talk about the new edition of his bestselling book, Millionaire Teacher. Dan considers whether indexing investing has become too popular, and answers a reader’s question about how a portfolio should evolve as you move toward retirement. For complet...
4 - Charles Ellis and the Index Revolution
Canadian Couch Potato - October 06, 2018 04:37 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsDan interviews Charles Ellis—an indexing titan and the author of the landmark Winning the Loser’s Game—about his long and distinguished career, as well as his new book, The Index Revolution. He also shares his advice for investors who are getting started with ETFs in taxable accounts. For comple...
3 - A Hedge Fund Manager Comes Clean
Canadian Couch Potato - October 06, 2018 04:36 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsLars Kroijer, author and former hedge fund manager, explains why most investors have little or no hope of beating the market over the long term. Dan challenges advisors who promise unrealistic returns without explaining their numbers. Then Dan and Amanda discuss whether millennials should build...
2 - Planning vs Investing with Sandi Martin
Canadian Couch Potato - October 06, 2018 04:36 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsSandi Martin of Spring Personal Finance joins Dan to discuss the differences between financial planning and investment advice. Then Dan considers how things worked out if you revamped your portfolio before the US election. In Ask the Spud, we look at the risks and rewards of corporate bonds. For...
19 - The Big Tradeoff
Canadian Couch Potato - September 21, 2018 04:37 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsAs we mark the 10th anniversary of the global financial crisis that began in September 2008, many of us still wrestle with the risk-reward trade-offs in investing. Larry Bates, author of Beat the Bank, offers his recipe for Simply Successful Investing. Dan dispels the myth that dividend stocks a...
1 - Are You Ready for DIY?
Canadian Couch Potato - November 16, 2016 17:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsJustin Bender of PWL Capital talks to Dan about how to succeed as a DIY investor —and what can go wrong. Then we take a swing at the idea that indexing doesn’t work well for bonds. Finally, we tackle a listener’s question about home country bias in the Couch Potato portfolios. For complete show ...
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