My guest today is Fran Kinniry, Principal and Head of Vanguard Investment Advisory Research Center. Fran has been at Vanguard since 1997 and served as the Global Head of Private Investments and Global Head of Portfolio Construction.

In today’s episode, Fran highlights the role of advisors to help investors stay disciplined and avoid creating their own bear markets. He discusses his role leading Vanguard’s entrance into private equity in 2020, covering the initial launch and what’s next. He also touches on the market today, making the case for fixed-income, international diversification and rebalancing as 2024 comes to a close.

(2:24) Market conditions & investor behavior

(6:44) The role of advisors

(11:12) Advisors alpha

(14:07) The significance of fees and taxes

(18:01) Vanguard's expansion into private equity

(25:03) Evolution of market efficiency

(29:43) The undervaluation of high-quality bonds

(33:16) Perspectives on international investments

(40:27) Evolving views on value vs. growth investing

(42:16) Fran's most memorable investment

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Today’s guest is Matthias Hanauer, a researcher on Robeco’s Quant Equity Research team.

In today’s episode, we discuss the intricacies of value investing, the impact of various factors such as interest rates and market conditions, and the potential for emerging markets and small cap stocks going forward. Matthias highlights his research on the

‘Factor Zoo,’ the integration of machine learning in investment strategies, the evolution of quantitative investing, and more.

(1:32) Introduction of Matthias Hanauer

(2:01) The state of value investing

(7:26) Value investing's relationship with interest rate

(14:10) Growth stocks vs. value stocks

(16:38) Comparing emerging and developed markets

(18:55) Market influences

(23:20) Factor Zoo pape

(28:57) Machine learning

(38:15) Momentum

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My guest today is Michael Venuto, CIO & co-founder of Tidal Financial Group, an ETF platform with over 175 ETFs and $25 billion in assets.

In today’s episode, Mike & I discuss the banner year for the ETF industry and some of the trends contributing to the record inflows and fund launches. Then Mike talks about some different strategies, including ETFs that support people in the FIRE movement, blockchain and crypto, and yes, even how you can invest alongside Nancy Pelosi. 

(1:37) The state of the ETF industry

(3:33) Crypto ETFs

(8:04) Launching an ETF with Tidal

(17:19) FIRE movement ETFs

(24:09) Expansion of YieldMax platform

(27:41) Active management in ETFs

(31:07) Different ETF strategies

(42:01) Congressional trading insights

(45:47) Mutual fund to ETF conversions

(52:04) ETF predictions

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My guest today is Joel Nagel, founder of the international law firm Nagel & Associates, which has a major focus on asset protection. Joel is also the Chairman of Caye International Bank, and has served as ambassador to Austria, the United Nations in Vienna and to Croatia and Slovenia on behalf of the Belizean government.

In today’s episode, Joel starts by covering the four key risks in asset protection. He walks through different use cases for trusts, second passports and dual citizenship to help negate these risks. Joel also shares his perspective on both gold and cryptocurrencies and explains why using debt can be a helpful tool to protect your assets.

(2:00) Introduction of Joel Nagel

(3:00) Asset protection strategies

(6:02) Utilizing trusts

(13:06) Offshore structures

(16:32) Advantages of offshore trusts

(20:57) Risks in asset protection and second passport interest

(27:31) Motivations for second citizenship

(40:06) Strategic use of debt

(47:46) Investing in Bitcoin & gold

(52:26) Inflation and fiat currencies

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Today’s returning guest is Aswath Damodaran, a professor at NYU, where he teaches corporate finance and equity valuation.

In today’s episode, Professor Damodaran delves into the intricacies of investing and the lifecycle of companies. He also covers the challenges of valuation in a changing economy, the trend of buybacks versus dividends, and the evolving role of AI in finance.

Be sure to stick around to hear him critique ESG investing and share insights on the broken media landscape.

(1:55) Mag7 stocks

(7:28) Corporate life cycle

(9:47) Factors influencing startup success & characteristics of mature companies

(24:41) Capital allocation

(26:52) The IPO landscape

(34:05) AI in the investment process

(39:12) OpenAI's corporate structure

(45:48) ESG & the media landscape

(50:24) Sports economics

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My guest today is Dr. David Kelly, Chief Global Strategist and Head of the Global Market Insights Strategy Team for J.P. Morgan Asset Management.

In today’s episode, Dr. David Kelly discusses various economic themes, including inflation, consumer sentiment, the value of the dollar, and the government deficit. He also covers the current state of global markets and urges listeners to reassess their risk exposure in light of recent wealth gains.

(1:13) Economic outlook

(4:12) Consumer behavior

(8:24) Stocks and gold 2024 performance

(13:27) US dollar and deficit concerns

(20:44) Long-term capital market assumptions

(26:52) Regional opportunities

(33:09) David's favorite charts

(36:56) Thoughts on immigration

(39:37) Nonconsensus views on the federal deficit

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BIG NEWS! I just published the 2nd edition of Shareholder Yield: A Better Approach to Dividend Investing. For a limited time, the eBook is available for free!

For decades, both professional money managers and retail investors have revered dividend stocks. However, an objective examination of historical data reveals a surprising truth: these investors may have been shortchanging themselves.

In this eye-opening exploration, Meb Faber unveils a more holistic market strategy beyond dividend investing - shareholder yield. Utilizing market studies, historical data, and insights from some of the world’s most successful investors, Faber guides readers through the numerous benefits of this broader approach.

Discover why focusing on total shareholder value - encompassing dividends, buybacks, and debt management - offers a superior method. Join Faber as he presents compelling data, debunks misconceptions, and demonstrates how to implement these concepts in your portfolio.

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My guest today is Marty Bergin, President of DUNN Capital Management, which manages over $1.5 billion and is one of the longest continually running trend following firms in the world.

In today’s episode, Marty reflects on the firm's 50-year journey in the trend following space and shares how a firm can not only survive but thrive over five decades. He touches on  the resilience required to weather market fluctuations, how an allocation to trend following may enhance portfolio performance, and the need for adaptability in strategies while staying true to your core principles.

(1:20) Marty Bergen intro

(2:34) Trend following & fee structures

(5:01) Lessons from 50 Years in investing

(13:05) Benefits of non-correlated asset classes

(20:52) Institutional interest in trend following

(24:31) Handling volatility

(27:16) Views on cryptocurrencies

(30:03) Considerations for allocator

(32:05) Marty's most memorable investment

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Today's guest is Wes Gray, CEO & Co-CIO of Alpha Architect and a strategic advisor to ETF Architect.

Wes & I discuss the Cambria Tax Aware ETF (TAX), which aims to achieve a tax-efficient investment return consisting of capital appreciation while emphasizing low dividend distributions. We also break down the 351 to ETF contribution process and how investors can transition their low-basis investments into the ETF structure tax-efficiently. 

(0:40) Welcome to Wes Gray

(6:20) Section 351

(20:15) Tax aware investing

(27:49) The impact of dividends on tax efficiency

Resources:

Show Notes: https://www.themebfabershow.com/episodes/X7iN68AkO9u

The Cambria Tax Aware ETF (TAX) https://cambriafunds.com/tax

Introduction to the 351 ETF Exchange https://www.cambriainvestments.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024-Introduction-to-the-351-ETF-Exchange-Cambria.pdf

Are you interested in learning more? https://www.cambriainvestments.com/tax/

Wes Gray and Bob Elwood’s episode in February 2024 https://www.themebfabershow.com/episodes/p3V43ySa2El

To determine if this Fund is an appropriate investment for you, carefully consider the Fund's investment objectives, risk factors, charges and expense before investing. This and other information can be found in the Fund's full or summary prospectus which may be obtained by calling 855-383-4636 (ETF INFO) or visiting our website at www.cambriafunds.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing or sending money.

The Cambria ETFs are distributed by ALPS Distributors Inc., 1290 Broadway, Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80203, which is not affiliated with Cambria Investment Management, LP, the Investment Adviser for the Fund.

Investing involves risk, including potential loss of capital.

Cambria does not provide tax advice, please consult your tax professional for tax advice.

TAX: There is no guarantee that a Fund will achieve its investment goal. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. The Fund will invest in stocks that have lower dividend distributions, which are generally taxed as ordinary income. The Fund’s tax aware strategy may reduce an investor’s taxable income from the Fund but will not eliminate it. Even though a tax aware strategy is being used, it may not reduce the amount of taxable income and capital gains distributed by the Fund to shareholders, or the amount of Fund distributions that are taxable at ordinary income rates. Narrowly focused funds typically exhibit higher volatility. Diversification may not protect against market losses.

TAX is actively managed.

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My guest today is Dr. Bryan Taylor, President and Chief Economist for Global Financial Data, which provides the most comprehensive, historical economic and financial information. 

In today's episode, Bryan walks through what he's learned from studying 200+ years of market concentration in the US. Then we dive into his analysis of financial history over the past eight centuries by breaking the past up into five historical eras. He shares how this can improve our understanding of the returns to stocks, bonds and bills and the equity risk premium in the future.

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Today's guest is Owen Lamont, a Portfolio Manager at Acadian Asset Management. He’s been on the faculty at Harvard, Princeton, Yale and the University of Chicago. He also writes the blog, Owenomics.

In today's episode, Owen walks through how he analyzes market bubbles and if the U.S. is in a bubble today.  He touches on the rise of passive investing, the gamification of trading and why the U.S. stock market is Koreafying. Owen also shares his view on closed-end funds, short-selling, AI and what Seinfeld can teach us about investing.

(2:33) The four horsemen of bubbles

(9:57) Gamification of investing

(18:51) The U.S. Stock Market is Koreafying

(26:43) Gangnam Style

(30:46) Excitement about AI

(33:56) Why 2021 was a bubble

(38:08) Closed-end fund premiums

(42:12) Investing Mount Rushmore

(47:11) China's recent stock performance

(50:15) Impact of cultural investment preferences

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