Episode 286: A 457 Plan, A Leveraged Portfolio And Lido Advisors Walked Into Our Dive Bar
Aug 30, 2023
43:51
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The podcast discusses topics such as investing in a 457 plan, a leveraged portfolio, and evaluating registered investment advisors (RIAs) through SEC filings as applied to Lido Advisors. It also covers detailed breakdowns of fees and investment strategies, skepticism towards crystal ball predictions, and ends with closing remarks and announcements.
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Quick takeaways
Consider low-cost index funds and potential diversification outside of a 457 plan for asset allocation.
Evaluate the costs and fees associated with leveraged ETFs and explore alternative volatility investments.
Deep dives
Kyle's Question: Asset Allocation in a 457 Plan
Kyle, a formerly homeless person, seeks advice on asset allocation within his 457 plan. He considers leaning into large caps or diversifying among small, mid, and large cap funds. He also contemplates funneling everything into a self-directed account and investing 100% in SPY or VOO. The host suggests starting with low-cost index funds, like the S&P 500, and advises considering the fees and potential for diversification outside the 457 plan through an IRA or brokerage account.
Blake's Inquiry: Leveraged ETFs for Diversification
Blake seeks feedback on his leveraged ETF portfolio, which aims to maintain diversification while pursuing higher risk and returns. He notes that his risk profile appears low and contemplates adjusting the weights to achieve better long-term results. The host discusses the importance of macro allocations and suggests considering the costs and fees associated with leveraged funds. The host recommends exploring other options like VIXM or alternative volatility investments.
Matt's Dilemma: Considering an Advisor for Portfolio Optimization
Matt shares his situation and describes his meetings with Lido, a recommended advisor. Lido proposes an alternative investment portfolio to maximize safe withdrawal rates while limiting volatility. However, Matt expresses concerns about replicating the proposed portfolio using online tools and wants to ensure the claims are not just hype to generate fees. The host advises Matt to thoroughly evaluate Lido's proposition, read their SEC filings, and ask detailed questions about the basis for their projections.
General Notes and Announcements
The host expresses gratitude to a listener named Kyle for supporting Father McKenna Center, which serves homeless and hungry people in Washington, D.C. The host also acknowledges other listener emails and briefly touches on the upcoming annual walk for McKenna fundraiser. Lastly, he encourages listeners to support the podcast by subscribing, leaving ratings, and providing feedback.
In this episode we answer emails from Kyle, Blake and Matt. We discuss investing in a 457 plan with a self-directed option, Blake's gambling problem -- err, very interesting leveraged portfolio, and how to evaluate RIAs through their SEC filings as applied to Lido.