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Risk Parity Radio

Frank Vasquez
Risk Parity
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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 episode we answer emails from Nick, Patrick and Aaron.  We discuss matching goals with portfolios for an early FI person, review an Early Retirement Now blog post about diversification misperceptions, and discuss using STRIPS funds instead of regu... more

In this episode we answer emails from Optimus Bill, Arun, and Aaron.  We discuss why we do this show, how to build real friendships as an adult, and how to think clearly about investing without chasing fame or noise. Then we challenge the “gold retur... more

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In this episode we answer emails from Mark and Eric.  We discuss managing finances through aging, dementia, and what happens when the family’s primary money manager can’t manage anymore. Then we challenge popular fear-based retirement thinking and ex... more

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In this jam-packed crushed-fresh stone-solid hour-busting episode we do a trifecta response to one most excellent email from Rebecca.  We discuss portfolios for FI-lanthropy, options and resources for making a transition from a 100% stock portfolio w... 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
Bill Yount
A financial independence enthusiast and podcast host of Catching Up to Five
Catching Up to Five
Episode: Episode 481: Dr. Bill's Excellent Adventure Into Risk Parity Retirement
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
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

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Frank Vasquez
Host of Risk Parity Radio; co-host referenced in openings and interactions with audience
Mary
Co-host referenced in introductions and interactions; introduces segments and interacts with callers

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 466 ratings
  • Good ideas…and some sound effects

    Frank’s ideas are very interesting. Tho - I’d prefer to skip the sound effects.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DIY Learner
    United Statesa month ago
  • One of the best Finance podcasts out there

    Frank is certainly not everyone’s cup of tea, but he gives you his opinion, which is backed by data and well thought out and he isn’t here to sell you anything so you can take it or leave it as you wish. His ideas about portfolio allocation are outside of the current mainstream “VTI/VOO and chill,” but I went in with an open mind and opened my eyes to other ways of viewing asset classes.

    Bogleheads and the like may be offended by some of Frank’s rants, but he lays out the reasoning for his app... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bobbybayou23
    United States2 months ago
  • !!

    F..k! This man’s EGO!! This toolbag: If someone does not invest like I recommend, then they do not like spending money. 😂😂😂

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    XYZ9007
    United States2 months ago
  • Learn to love it

    I began listening to rpr 4 years ago, initially the sound bites were annoying but the information and facts given are excellent. I grew to love sound bites. If you’re patient you’ll learn a wealth of information. Frank does this without any sponsors but out of his passion to teach others. I believe if you truly want to retire with the ability and confidence to spend money in retirement without your portfolio going broke then you’ll learn you can do it with this podcast. Five stars!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Axal!!
    United States5 months ago
  • Life changing

    Frank has a unique way of cutting through the noise—his 'beating of the drum' on evidence-based investing is exactly what I need to stay disciplined. More than just a podcast, it has given me the confidence to know that we’re going to be okay in retirement. In following and implementing much of his advice, I can’t thank Frank enough for the clarity and peace of mind he’s brought to our financial future.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    No water buffalo in Africa
    United States5 months ago

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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.
Episode 507: Celebrating Your Generosity With Queen Mary, Estimating Health Care Insurance Costs, Index Funds, Assorted Milkshakes, and Surviving Stagflation
Q: What resources or frameworks can help estimate long-term health care costs in retirement?
Use a model that prices health care in today's dollars across ages 40–65, using a single, flat inflation rate for all expenses except health care, or a breakdown by category with differentiated inflation rates. Then adjust with a realistic inflation assumption and consider subsidies later in life.

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Risk Parity Radio focuses on evidence-based, risk-parity style investing with an emphasis on diversified, uncorrelated asset classes (including stocks, selected bonds, gold, and managed futures) to build robust portfolios designed for sustainable withdrawals. Episodes center on listener Q&As, portfolio construction, and retirement planning, often challenging conventional market timing and CAPE-based forecasts while offering practical allocations and real-world portfolio reviews. The show blends educational content with humor, cultural clips, and ongoing charity work, creating a distinctive, participatory format that resonates with DIY investors who value disciplined, long-horizon strategies over short-term forecasts. A standout aspect is th... 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. Bill Yount
7. Abby Hutzel
8. Bill Bengen

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