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Investing a Pile of Cash in a Bull Market

Nov 20, 2024
Barry Ritholtz, CIO of Ritholtz Wealth Management and host of Masters In Business, brings his wealth of knowledge to discuss the intersection of politics and investing. He shares insights on the tricky timing of selling real estate, emphasizing the importance of personal finance. Ritholtz also contrasts dollar cost averaging with lump-sum investments at market peaks, and reflects on past investing mistakes, particularly with a zero coupon bond ETF. Plus, he lightheartedly dives into converting a classic Porsche to electric power, blending nostalgia with innovation.
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ADVICE

Evaluating Your Financial Advisor

  • Evaluate your advisor's communication, transparency, and value alignment.
  • Assess their proactive engagement, financial planning process, and impact on your investment discipline.
INSIGHT

Top Reasons for Firing Advisors

  • Lack of trust and insufficient communication are primary reasons for firing advisors, exceeding performance issues.
  • Clients value a sense of security and knowing their advisor is actively working for them, regardless of market conditions.
ADVICE

Politics and Portfolios

  • Avoid mixing politics with your portfolio; political outcomes are unpredictable and often counterintuitive.
  • Market reactions to political events are often pre-priced, making it difficult to profit from anticipated outcomes.
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