TIPS: What's the Deal? A New RPC Investigates Series
Not that the RP community has too many controversies, but if there is one, it might be on the proper role of Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS). Announcing the start of a deep dive here at RPC, starting with a nice discussion of TIPS, inflation and expected returns from Steve Hou.
Risk Parity Basics: Avoiding the Line Item Trap
Buy low, sell high. This mantra is the easiest, most straight-forward, non-controversial advice you can follow in investing, Risk Parity influenced or not. But what makes it so hard? Why do so many investors not only fail to do it, but actually do the exact opposite of selling low and buying high?
November 2022 Portfolio Review
Two strong months in a row. Is there a light at the end of the tunnel? Or is that an oncoming train? No predictions, but for now, we breathe. The Levered Butterfly was the winner this month, with the RPC Stability still in first overall. Good month for RP portfolios compared to traditional ones.
We have Challengers!: QQQM vs. IWY vs. VUG as Preferred Asset for Large-Cap Growth
Even if you get the top spot, there’s no guarantee that you will stay there. In September, I declared VUG as my preferred asset for Large-Cap Growth, but suggestions from two readers bring two new challengers: will QQQM or IWY prove a better fit in a Risk Parity portfolio?
Risk Parity Resources: Ilmanen (2022)
Consider this a bit of a “reality check” to return to logic and caution after more than a decade of boundless investor optimism. Lots of Risk Parity-esque insights. Recommended, but maybe better suited for pros though, as the DIY investor can get the message through Ilmanen’s podcast appearances.