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Meb Faber on ETF Fund Strategy Mastery, Tax-Efficient Investment Insights, and Global Market Dynamics

Dec 30, 2024
Meb Faber, Founder and CIO of Cambria Investment Management, shares his expertise on ETF fund strategies and tax-efficient investing. He dives into the shift from mutual funds to ETFs, emphasizing innovative approaches like open enrollment for new funds. Meb discusses the benefits of shareholder yield and details the unique 351 exchange for tax optimization. He also unveils plans for a global endowment-style ETF and offers insights on navigating market volatility, including the stark differences between U.S. and foreign stocks.
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INSIGHT

Fixed Income Yield Spread Dislocation

  • Fixed income yield spreads present a curious dislocation.
  • Yields on risky bonds are unusually low compared to T-bills, defying traditional patterns.
ANECDOTE

ETF Seeding Innovation

  • Transitions from mutual funds and private funds to ETFs are becoming common.
  • Meb Faber's firm is pioneering an open enrollment approach for ETF seeding.
ADVICE

Tax-Efficient Investing

  • For taxable investors, replicating S&P returns without dividends can increase returns due to tax avoidance.
  • Consider a value/quality strategy with buybacks and low dividend yields.
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