In this episode we answer emails from Mark B, Matt, Kevin, Arun and Danny.  We discuss GBTC, my idiosyncrasies, the G-Fund in the TSP, SWAN and More Cowbell, the mechanics of using a risk-parity portfolio for intermediate accumulation, a 3 liter bottle of Chianti, and the limitations of the data set in portfolio visualizer. And THEN we our go through our weekly portfolio reviews of the seven sample portfolios you can find at Portfolios | Risk Parity Radio and zero in on the diversification benefits of the Risk Parity Ultimate portfolio.Additional Links:TSP G-Fund:  G Fund composition | Thrift Savings Plan (tsp.gov)Episode 123 re additional SWAN analysis:  Podcast #123 | Risk Parity RadioPortfolio Charts Article About March 2020 Portfolio Performances:  Asset Allocation in the Most Painful Month – Portfolio ChartsSupport the show

In this episode we answer questions from Stephen (Superb Diamond Range), Alan, Chris, Neil, and Esek.  We discuss my limitations, the failings of my podcast, the crypto-currency PAXG, using leveraged ETFs for accumulation and the latest in the Risk Parity Radio YouTube Tutorials.  Enjoy!Links:  ChooseFI M1 Levered Risk Parity Portfolio:  Experimental RPR Lever | M1 FinanceIntroduction to the Accelerated Permanent Portfolio:  Episode #8 | Risk Parity RadioIntroduction to the Aggressive Fifty Fifty Portfolio:  Episode #10| Risk Parity RadioIntroduction to the Levered Golden Ratio Portfolio:  Episode #103 | Risk Parity RadioNew YouTube Tutorial:  Tutorial #3: Portfolio Visualizer Asset Allocation Backtester - YouTubeSupport the show

In this episode, first off we address emails from Patrick, Frank, Hannelore, Peter, and Thomas and Angela.  We discuss allocating the Golden Ratio sample portfolio at M1 Finance, minimum meaningful allocations to gold and treasury bonds, where we find Safe Withdrawal Rate calculations and how to buy the Risk Parity Radio NFTs.And THEN we our go through our weekly portfolio reviews of the seven sample portfolios you can find at Portfolios | Risk Parity RadioAdditional Links:M1 Golden Ratio Sample Portfolio:  Golden Ratio | M1 FinanceFalling Upward:  Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life by Richard Rohr | GoodreadsPortfolio Charts SWR Calculator:  WITHDRAWAL RATES – Portfolio ChartsMichael Kitces Interview:  An Interview With Michael Kitces - Motley Fool Answers | The Motley FoolPeter's Instructions for destroying the Death Star:- I put ETH into my Coinbase Wallet (the Coinbase Wallet app is separate from a regular Coinbase account)- Clicked purchase on the NFT in OpenSea, which provides a QR code- Scanned the code with the Wallet app, which initiated the multi step process to transfer the ETH to Polygon, this is where the gas charges are paid- Once the transfer is done there were a couple of more steps between OpenSea and the Wallet app and the purchase was completeThomas's Instructions for destroying the Death Star:1) I went to the Risk Parity Radio NFT openseas page, then activated the google chrome extension Metamask to purchase ETH(polygon). They use Moonpay as the platform to take care of the transaction (they also require a picture of your driver's license and selfie for "security purposes")2) I purchased 30$ minimum which charges $3.99 for this transaction.3) My first attempt was flagged on my debit card (Wells Fargo, had to approve Moonpay) Second transaction went through and within 1 minute I could see ETH(polygon) in my Metamask wallet.Support the show

In this episode we answer emails from Justin, David, Paul, Ted and "Mycontactinfo".  We discuss the new LifeGoal risk-parity based funds and other commercial concoctions, my availability for consulting, our awesome audience, dealing with a 457b Top Hat Plan and the theoretical underpinnings of most things in the universe, including financial markets.Links:LifeGoal Funds Page:   About LifeGoal Investment (lifegoalinvestments.com)Comparison Analysis of AQRIX:  Backtest Portfolio Asset Allocation (portfoliovisualizer.com)IRS Top Hat Plans Page:  Non-Governmental 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)"Misbehavior of Markets" Book:  The (Mis)Behavior of Markets by Benoît B. Mandelbrot | GoodreadsYouTube Mandelbrot Set Video:  Eye of the Universe - Mandelbrot Fractal Zoom (e1091) (4k 60fps) - YouTube"More Than You Know" Book:   More Than You Know | Columbia University Press"Risk Savvy" Book:  Risk Savvy: How to Make Good Decisions by Gerd Gigerenzer | GoodreadsPropecting Mimetic Fractals:  The Fractal Lens - Prospecting Mimetic FractalsSupport the show

In this Barry-Barry-nice episode, we address an email from "Mandy" about her transition to retirement.  We discuss minimizing the taxes with long-term capital gains rates, a proposed NTSX-based portfolio, preferred shares funds and how to think about setting your personal withdrawal rate in a flexible way that matches your actual expenses.Links:  NTSX-Based Portfolio Analyses:  Backtest Portfolio Asset Allocation (portfoliovisualizer.com)Article re Preferred Shares Funds:   Preferred Stock ETFs: Taking A Closer Look At PFFD, PFFR, PSK | Seeking AlphaPFFV Fund Page:  Variable Rate Preferred ETF (globalxetfs.com)Risk Parity Radio YouTube Channel:  Risk Parity Radio - YouTubeSupport the show

In this episode we celebrate our latest patron Jake, announce our latest YouTube Tutorial, and then get to some emails from Ben, Andy and Keith, where we discuss accumulation portfolios and transitions, Andy's mania for Risk Parity Radio NFTs and what to do about ONL.  Then we finish up with our weekly portfolio reviews of the seven sample portfolios you can find at Portfolios | Risk Parity Radio and look at the textbook performance of treasury bonds on Friday.Additional Links:New Tutorial on Portfolio Visualizer Backtester:  Portfolio Visualizer Ticker Symbol Backtester Tutorial - YouTubeNew Crypto Access at Interactive Brokers:  Trade Crypto for Less Coin | Interactive Brokers LLCRisk Parity Radio NFTs at Opensea!:  Risk Parity Radio - Collection | OpenSeaSupport the show

In this episode we answer emails from Stephen, James, Randy and David.  We address a proposed 70/20/10 portfolio construction, rebalancing UPRO/TMF portfolios, portfolio constructions with trading strategies, and potential future rants.  Then we discuss our NFT experiment, what you might consider for Giving Tuesday and Lessons and Carols.Links:Stephen's Interview of Me:   ‎Superb Diamond Range: Frank Vasquez of Risk Parity Radio (The Financial Series) | #49 | Risk Parity Investing | podcast | superb diamond range on Apple PodcastsGold Episodes:    Podcast #12 and Podcast #40| Risk Parity RadioPortfolio Charts Portfolio Analyzer:   MY PORTFOLIO – Portfolio ChartsRandy's website:  Dual Momentum SystemsBias-Variance Dilemma Episode:  Podcast #49| Risk Parity RadioMoney For The Rest Of Us BITO Episode:  Should You Invest in a Bitcoin ETF? | Money For The Rest of UsPolygon Network Links:  Polygon Father McKenna Center Giving:   Donate - Father McKenna CenterFather McKenna Center Lessons and Carols Program:   Lessons and Carols - Father McKenna CenterSupport the show

In this episode we answer emails from Anderson, Brad, David, Ana and Christy.  We discuss I-bonds vs. TIPS, John Kimble, Portfolio Builder, Steve Van Metre and new-fangled ETFs, and Uncle Frank's advice to newer investors.  Then we finish up with our weekly portfolio reviews of the seven sample portfolios you can find at Portfolios | Risk Parity RadioAdditional Links:I-Bonds vs. TIPS Article:  I Bonds vs. TIPS: What’s the best bet for inflation protection? | Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (tipswatch.com)I-Bonds Episode:  Podcast Episode #93 | Risk Parity RadioOne of the TIPS Episodes:  Podcast Episode #78| Risk Parity RadioPortfolio Builder Sensational Video From April 2020:  Greatest Stock Crash In History Ahead Build This Portfolio ASAP - YouTubeMeb Faber Podcast Re Levered Risk-Parity Style Portfolios (re-labelled "Return Stacking"):  Episode #368: Rodrigo Gordillo & Corey Hoffstein, “You Now Get To Have Your Beta Cake While Eating Your Alpha Too" - Meb Faber Research - Stock Market and Investing BlogSupport the show

In this episode we, ahem, "address" a recent attempt by Morningstar to predict the future returns and performance of markets for the next 30-40 years using a bag of crystal balls and their conclusions about safe withdrawal rates.Links:  The Report in Question:  State-of-retirement-income.pdf (morningstar.com)The Data They Should Have Been Using:  Diversification_Landscape_033021v2.pdf (morningstar.com)The Track Record Of These Methodologies According To Morningstar:  Your Forecasts for Stock and Bond Returns  (2011)| MorningstarAnd a nice tax advisor:  The FI Tax Guy (Sean Mullaney)– Tax, Financial Independence, and FunSupport the show

In this email we answer emails from John, Gary, Chuck, PJ, Dave and Brandon.  We discuss crystal-ball-laden  catastrophes, modern alternative asset fund opportunities, help with the Portfolio Visualizer calculators, my recent absence, my lack of written output, Roth 401k and IRAs.Links:Big Ern Sequence of Return Series #34 and Comments:  Using Gold as a Hedge against Sequence Risk – SWR Series Part 34 – Early Retirement NowEpisode 40 re Gold:  Podcast #40 | Risk Parity RadioEpisode 70 re CAPEd Crystal Balls:  Podcast #70 | Risk Parity RadioGary's Links to Private Alternative Asset Funds:  Hedonova and https://orthogonalglobal.comChuck's Older Fund Identifications for Portfolio Visualizer:  . NAESX - Small Cap;  VFITX - Intermediate Treasuries;  VUSTX - Long Term Treasuries; VFINX - S&P 500; and ^gold - Gold. Sector Funds:  FSUTX - Utilities; FSRBX - Banks; FIDSX - Financial Services; FRESX - REIT; FSPHX - Healthcare; FIREX - Intl. Reit; FSDPX - Materials; FCYIX - Industrials; FSENX -Energy; FDFAX - Consumer Staples; FSCPX - Consumer Discretionary; and FSPTX - Tech.Portfolio Visualizer Asset Backtester:   Backtest Portfolio Asset Class Allocation (portfoliovisualizer.com)Support the show