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Risk Parity Radio

Frank Vasquez
Risk Parity
Gold
Father Mckenna Center
Managed Futures
Investment Strategies
Portfolio Management
Retirement Planning
Financial Independence
Risk Parity Portfolio
Portfolio Reviews
Investing
Asset Allocation
Golden Ratio Portfolio
Diversification
Target Date Funds
Risk Parity Radio
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Risk Parity Portfolios
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Risk Parity Radio is a podcast about investing located at www.riskparityradio.com. RPR explores risk-parity style portfolios comprised of uncorrelated or negatively correlated asset classes -- stocks, selected bonds, gold, managed futures, and other easily accessible fund options for the DIY investor. The goal is to construct portfolios that are robust and can be drawn down on in perpetuity, and... more

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In this episode we answer emails from Pete, Mark, and Jack.  We thank our generous donors and share the preliminary results of the Top of the T-Shirt campaign for the Father McKenna Center, discuss recent machinations of the US Treasury Department an... more

In this episode we answer emails from Kelly and Jose (Joe).  We discuss simple spreadsheet applications for organizing portfolios, review a planned risk-parity style portfolio, discuss issues with transitioning and international fund choices and prop... more

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In this episode we answer emails from Optimus Bill, Mark, and Drew.  We discuss a paper about value factor investing from Wes Gray, Section 351 exchanges, how to stick with the horse your rode in on, a long-run correlation analysis of various assets,... more

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In this episode we answer emails from Optimus Bill, Pete, and Andy.  We discuss SBLOCs vs margin accounts for liquidity in retirement, what "jumping the shark" looks like in blog form and why its a bad idea for all involved, and a listener's endowmen... more

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Recent Guests

Darcy Hubbard
Executive Director of Fairfax CASA
Fairfax CASA
Episode: Episode 509: Navigating Financial Advisor Business Models, Intermediate Portfolios, Monthly Withdrawal Mechanics, Bitcoin Follies, And Another Thank You From Fairfax CASA
Optimus Bill
Listener who sent a question via email
Risk Parity Radio audience
Episode: Episode 507: Celebrating Your Generosity With Queen Mary, Estimating Health Care Insurance Costs, Index Funds, Assorted Milkshakes, and Surviving Stagflation
Sara Smiles
Listener who sent long email and belongs to the Fairfax CASA community
Fairfax CASA
Episode: Episode 499: Thanking Our Generous Listeners, Converting An Inefficient Vanguard Thingamablob, Assisting College-Age Kids, And Smiling With Sara
Optimus Prime
Listener persona featured in emails; pseudonymous/character-like guest
Risk Parity Radio audience contributor
Episode: Episode 491: Celebrating Listener Generosity, Donor Advised Funds, Learning Some Accumulation Ropes, Risk Parity ETFs, And Portfolio Reviews As Of March 6, 2026
Jillian Johnsrud
Author of Retire Often; advocate with experience in foster care and CASA work
Friend of the hosts; author of Retire Often
Episode: Episode 490: Queen Mary Segment With Jillian Johnsrud, Big Law Life, Alternative Assets And Four Quadrant Portfolio Construction Principles, And A Partial Retirement Withdrawal Scenario
Abby Hutzel
Media spokesperson for the Father McKenna Center
Father McKenna Center
Episode: Episode 449: A Transition, Personal Finance Is Still Finance, And Fun With Mary And Coaching Stuff
Bill Bengen
Author of A Richer Retirement
Independent Researcher
Episode: Episode 447: The OG Cowbell, Some Dueling Blog Posts, Spending And Enjoying More With Bill Bengen, And Musings About Gold 'N Bitcoin
Ben Hoffschneider
Development staff member at the Father McKenna Center
Father McKenna Center
Episode: Episode 443: Treasuring Our Guests And Listeners In The Arena, Bond Allocations, Transitions And Portfolio Reviews As Of August 1, 2025
Dennis D.
Executive Director of the Father McKenna Center
Father McKenna Center
Episode: Episode 443: Treasuring Our Guests And Listeners In The Arena, Bond Allocations, Transitions And Portfolio Reviews As Of August 1, 2025

Hosts

Frank Vasquez
Host of Risk Parity Radio, co-host; focuses on evidence-based investing and portfolio theory.
Mary
Co-host; guides discussions, introduces segments, and interacts with callers.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 484 ratings
  • Excellent Podcast

    Love the podcast. Have listened to 529 of the 530 shows. Has truly helped me understand finances better. Thanks Frank and Mary

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ohdag19
    United Statesa month ago
  • Tough to listen to

    I was perusing podcasts. I found low subject matter expertise and annoying clips.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Trillionfelis
    United Statesa month ago
  • Frank RULES

    FRANK IS THE MAN!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elephant_Cvnt
    United States2 months ago
  • Rare Find

    Truly cares about educating the DIY investor and retiree. The only podcast O refuse to miss. Thank you Frank!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jimmy in AZ
    United States2 months ago
  • Valuable Show

    Thank you, Frank and Mary. I've been listening to you for about two years now. You're the first show I listen to every time a new episode drops. I do like the sound clips, they actually give me a chance to digest all the good information that you share. Keep up the good work. I like all of your commentary!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kszafran
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Mixed feedback on show duration versus engagement due to frequent audio clips.
Positive reception of practical, evidence-based retirement guidance.
Listeners appreciate philanthropic/charitable focus and community feel.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#175
United States/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts
#232
Italy/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts
#204
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#214
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Apple Podcasts
#233
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#237
Mexico/Business/Investing

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 522: Intermediate Accumulation Decisions, The Follies Of Errant Fund Substitutions And Holding Too Much Cash, And Portfolio Reviews As Of June 26, 2026
Q: Does the four-quadrant model really justify the inclusion of certain alternative assets like MTBA or gold royalties?
The host explains that alternatives should be uncorrelated with stocks and bonds and should generate returns that are better than bonds but not necessarily as high as stocks; otherwise, they should not substitute core portfolio roles and must be evaluated within the whole portfolio context.
Episode 510: Charitable Giving, Transitioning From A Single Stock Collection, Using Margin At Interactive Brokers, An Inflation Study, And Portfolio Reviews As Of May 15, 2026
Q: Is using a margin loan at Interactive Brokers a viable way to maintain liquidity while pursuing a risk-parity approach?
Yes, if kept modest (for example, around 20% of portfolio value) and paired with diversification into non-stock assets like Treasuries, gold, or managed futures to mitigate drawdown risk.
Episode 507: Celebrating Your Generosity With Queen Mary, Estimating Health Care Insurance Costs, Index Funds, Assorted Milkshakes, and Surviving Stagflation
Q: How often do these stagflation events occur and how should that shape portfolio design?
They are rare—roughly once in several decades—so portfolios should be designed for long-term resilience across many regimes rather than optimizing for a single historical anomaly.
Episode 507: Celebrating Your Generosity With Queen Mary, Estimating Health Care Insurance Costs, Index Funds, Assorted Milkshakes, and Surviving Stagflation
Q: What should investors consider in stagflation scenarios?
Prioritize assets that benefit from inflation and trend following, like managed futures and value-tilted equities, while avoiding overly concentrated bets in volatile sectors like energy. Maintain broad diversification to reduce risk of bubbles in any single regime.
Episode 507: Celebrating Your Generosity With Queen Mary, Estimating Health Care Insurance Costs, Index Funds, Assorted Milkshakes, and Surviving Stagflation
Q: Is there still value in index funds given the growth of algorithmic and ETF-based versions?
Yes, but definitions matter. True index funds are based on an algorithmic or sorting mechanism, not only cap-weighted S&P 500 approaches. Diversification beyond large-cap indices remains prudent, and understanding whether a fund is truly index-based or algorithmic is important when building a portfolio.

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What is Risk Parity Radio about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Risk Parity Radio centers on evidence-based, risk-parity portfolio construction and long-term retirement planning for the do-it-yourself investor. Episodes frequently dissect eight sample portfolios, discuss diversification across uncorrelated asset classes (stocks, bonds, gold, managed futures), and explore real-world decisions around withdrawals, taxes, and leveraging versus safety. The show blends practical mechanics with spirited banter, audience questions, and a charitable throughline, making it helpful for listeners who want structured, long-horizon investing strategies and a skeptical view of slick marketing claims. A notable throughline is prioritizing robust, drawdown-tolerant plans and safe withdrawal rate optimization, rather tha... more

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Recent guests on Risk Parity Radio include:

1. Darcy Hubbard
2. Optimus Bill
3. Sara Smiles
4. Optimus Prime
5. Jillian Johnsrud
6. Abby Hutzel
7. Bill Bengen
8. Ben Hoffschneider

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