Intelligent Money Minute

We asked Matt how someone new to investing can get started with cryptocurrency. Matt explains that strict guide rails are critical to cryptocurrency. He stresses don’t overdo it because cryptocurrency is a highly volatile investment. Even a small amount of crypto can have a dramatic impact on a portfolio. Second, never put all the proverbial […] The post How to Get Started with Cryptocurrency appeared first on Intelligent Investing.

During this episode, Shelly opens up about the mental illness that ailed her late son Jonathan. Around 19 years old, Jonathan Hamilton took an acne medicine that sent him into a clinical depression. Upon further examination, the doctors diagnosed Jonathan with schizophrenia. After seven years with no solutions, a Christian psychiatrist found a combination of […] The post Faith in the Midst of Tragedy: Losing a Child to Mental Illness appeared first on Intelligent Investing.

For when I am tried and purified, I shall come forth as gold. These are the words that Ron Hamilton penned as he faced cancer which eventually took his eye. Ron and Shelly Hamilton had only been married three years when they received the news that Ron had cancer in his eye. Initially, the doctors […] The post Faith in the Midst of Trials appeared first on Intelligent Investing.

We never know when unexpected trials will come. Perhaps you’re left wondering why and how these trials could be part of God’s sovereign plan. Back in 1978, Ron and Shelly Hamilton were teaching at Bob Jones University when Ron started to notice reading difficulties in his left eye. After a series of tests, they discovered […] The post From Trials to Blessings: The Story of Patch the Pirate appeared first on Intelligent Investing.

On this episode of Intelligent Money Minute, we interview Matt Hougan, Chairman of Inside ETFs on the risks of cryptocurrency and bitcoin. From bitcoin to dogecoin to chainlink, cryptocurrency is a reigning hot topic in the financial realm. That being said, there’s an influx of information and “success” stories making it hard to learn the […] The post The Risks of Cryptocurrency & Bitcoin appeared first on Intelligent Investing.

Why Brokers Had To Restrain Trading in GameStop Shares Users of the Reddit forum “r/wallstreetbets” encouraged individuals to bid up Gamestop’s (GME) and AMC’s stock price. Their actions caused a short squeeze on hedge funds who lost more than one billion in a single day. A short squeeze is when a heavily shorted stock suddenly […] The post Lessons Learned From Hedge Fund and Reddit Greed appeared first on Intelligent Investing.

On this episode of Intelligent Money Minute, we interview Matt Hougan, Chairman of Inside ETFs on cryptocurrency and how it works. During this episode, Matt pulls back the curtain and sheds light on the nuances of cryptocurrency. According to Matt, cryptocurrency is the first native way that money can move over the internet. For example, if […] The post Cryptocurrency & How It Works appeared first on Intelligent Investing.

On this episode of Intelligent Money Minute, we interview Larry Siegel, the director of the CFA Institute Research foundation on the dimensions of active management. In this episode, Larry breaks down the various elements of active management. Active management adds three variables: alpha risk, active return, and the cost of active management. It’s not possible […] The post The Dimensions Of Active Management appeared first on Intelligent Investing.

On this episode of Intelligent Money Minute, we interview Matt Hougan, Chairman of Inside ETFs on the dangers of commission-free ETF trading. Recently, custodians have been offering commission-free trading on ETFs, but many believe this can encourage misbehaving. Matt lays out the big picture in regards to the market and the opportunity. During this episode, […] The post The Dangers of Commission-Free ETF Trading appeared first on Intelligent Investing.

On this episode of Intelligent Money Minute, we interview Larry Siegal, the director of the CFA Institute Research foundation on how to invest in a world of negative interest rates. Most environments feel unprecedented, but until 2019 there have never been negative interest rates. What does this mean? Essentially, it means locking in a guaranteed […] The post How To Invest In A World Of Negative Interest Rates appeared first on Intelligent Investing.

Larry sheds light on the secrets of endowment success. First, he encourages investors to be long-term investors in behavior rather than claiming to be one. Another endowment principle to consider is avoiding performance chasing. Third, keep your investment costs low. Fourth, don’t do what everyone else is doing. Fifth, don’t fear boards and committees. Finally, […] The post The Secret of Endowment Success appeared first on Intelligent Investing.

On this episode of Intelligent Money Minute, we interview Matt Hougan, Chairman of Inside ETFs on lessons learned from the ETF flash crash. You’re right to realize that ETFs have different risks than mutual funds. Unlike mutual funds, ETFs trade like stocks so like all equities that day, ETFs traded down during the Flash Crash. […] The post Lessons Learned From The ETF Flash Crash appeared first on Intelligent Investing.

Larry credits the inception of his new work to a book written in 2004 by Ben Wattenberg called “Fewer” detailing the end of the population explosion. As a result of Wattenberg’s book, Larry put together a more extensive thought on what will occur when this massive population does indeed decrease. This concept inspired the theme […] The post Fewer, Richer, Greener with Larry Siegel appeared first on Intelligent Investing.

On this episode of Intelligent Money Minute, we interview Matt Hougan, Chairman of Inside ETFs on whether mutual funds make sense in your portfolio. Despite being the Chairman of Inside ETFs, Matt Hougan still believes mutual funds have great value in portfolios. For example, mutual funds can be great investments in the retirement space. His […] The post Reasons Mutual Funds May Make Sense in Your Portfolio appeared first on Intelligent Investing.

On this episode of Intelligent Money Minute, we interview Matt Hougan, Chairman of Inside ETFs on what ETFs are and how the ETF creation and redemption process works. ETFs have a unique creation and redemption process that differs from mutual funds. An ETF publishes a list of all the securities it wants to own at […] The post The Creation and Redemption Process of ETFs appeared first on Intelligent Investing.

In this episode of Intelligent Money Minute, we interviewed Matt Hougan, Chairman of Inside ETFs on the definition of ETF and how they compare to mutual funds. An Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is a type of security with a collection of securities like stocks and typically tracks an underlying index. Although there are similarities to […] The post An Introduction to ETFs with Matt Hougan appeared first on Intelligent Investing.

On today’s Intelligent Money Minute, we’ll interview Kathleen Rehl on how remarriage can be a tough conversation. Kathleen gives advice on how to have the conversation of remarriage with your widowed clients. Speaking from personal example, she shares the process of becoming ready to remarry. She also sheds light on the types of conversations she […] The post Remarriage Can Be a Tough Conversation appeared first on Intelligent Investing.

On today’s Intelligent Money Minute, we’ll interview Larry Swedroe on common mistakes made by pre-retirees. Larry discusses several mistakes he has noticed made by pre-retirees. To begin, he states the well-known phrase, “Those who fail to plan, plan to fail.” Though a pre-retiree may have a well-thought-out investment plan, a plan must be made for […] The post Common Mistakes by Pre-Retirees appeared first on Intelligent Investing.

On today’s Intelligent Money Minute, we’ll interview John Putnam on how to use a donor-advised fund (DAF) with a financial advisor. John gives us three insightful reasons to seek your financial advisor concerning your DAF. First, your financial advisor can help you explore the DAF space. It is helpful to ask your financial advisor if […] The post How to Use a Donor-Advised Fund with a Financial Advisor appeared first on Intelligent Investing.

On today’s Intelligent Money Minute, we’ll interview Kathleen Rehl on why widows are hot. During this episode, Kathleen explains why widows are hot and how the future is female. First, she states several statistics concerning the high percentage of widowed/singled women at death. Compared to men, significantly more women are widowed or single when they […] The post Why Widows Are Hot appeared first on Intelligent Investing.