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Ask The Compound

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Welcome to Ask The Compound, the weekly show where Ben Carlson, Duncan Hill, and a rotating cast of financial experts answer your questions about investing and personal finance. Ben is a leading financial writer and the Director of Institutional Asset Management at Ritholtz Wealth Management. Duncan is a podcast producer and the Director of Creative Media at Ritholtz Wealth Management. See our dis... more

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On episode 170 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Michael Sidgmore, Co-Founder and Partner at Broadhaven Ventures to discuss diversification using private markets, how tariffs affect private credit, at what net worth priva... more

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On episode 169 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill discuss the meaning behind U.S. dollar strength or weakness, investing in bonds vs using high yield savings accounts, the optimal amount of emergency savings, building a cash reserve vs ... more

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On episode 168 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by RWM Chief Investment Officer and Masters in Business host Barry Ritholtz to discuss staying invested amidst bearishness, the best case scenario around tariffs, preparing fo... more

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On episode 167 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by RWM Chief Market Strategist Callie Cox to discuss dealing with policy uncertainty, the bull case for tariffs, politics affecting portfolios, planning for the future amidst ... more

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Recent Guests

Blair Ducnay
An experienced financial advisor from Ritholtz Wealth Management
Ritholtz Wealth Management
Episode: Will Tariffs Tank the Economy?
Bill Sweet
Tax expert specializing in financial planning and retirement strategies
Episode: Are Tariffs a Tax on Consumers?
Callie Cox
Chief Investment Strategist at Ritholtz Wealth Management.
Ritholtz Wealth Management
Episode: Is It Time to Buy the Dip?
Barry Ritholtz
A well-known financial writer and expert
Ritholtz Wealth Management
Episode: Investing a Pile of Cash in a Bull Market
Cullen Roche
Economic expert and former author of Pragmatic Capitalism
Discipline Funds
Episode: Is the U.S. Government Going Broke?
Morgan Housel
Author and Financial Writer
The Motley Fool
Episode: How to Write with Morgan Housel
Taylor Hollis
Estate planning expert
Episode: Can Cash on the Sidelines Save the Stock Market?
Alex Palumbo
Financial advisor who assists clients with concentrated stock positions
Ritholtz Wealth Management
Episode: The Simplest Stock Market Hedge
Dan LaRosa
Retirement plan department specialist
Ritholtz Wealth Management
Episode: How Much Should You Invest in Alternatives?

Hosts

Ben Carlson
Co-host and Financial Writer; Director of Institutional Asset Management
Duncan Hill
Co-host and Podcast Producer; Director of Creative Media

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 404 ratings
  • war

    war

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rank14arms
    Canada2 months ago
  • season=latewinte earlySpring

    2016/2025 more in thank out

    bleeding slowly

    lots of pressure left to sqeeze

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rank14arms
    Canada3 months ago
  • Out of touch

    How do you know you are out of touch with the average American? When you are Barry talking about himself and his buddy looking at a 180k used car…LOL.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    maybdihjlz
    United States3 months ago
  • Great Quick Q&A Podcast

    Another great TCAF podcast!! Listen to these while walking. Informative and entertaining when Duncan chimes in. Also, often have good guest to help with the questions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dgeorgatos
    United States4 months ago
  • My new favorite show

    This show is a fanatic public service. A must listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jasoninva
    United States5 months ago

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Great public service podcast focused on practical financial advice.
Hosts emphasize the significance of financial preparedness and emotional investment behaviors.
The hosts provide engaging banter while addressing listener inquiries.
Common questions are revisited frequently, raising concerns about some content potentially feeling repetitive.
Informative and entertaining, especially when Duncan chimes in.

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The Stock Market Rallied. Now What?
Q: I'm curious about the difference between owning bonds versus keeping cash in a high-yield savings account.
The main differences include interest rate risk, where bonds have inverse relationships with yields, while high-yield savings accounts adjust yields quicker in raising rate environments; both have place in a portfolio depending on risk exposure and liquidity needs.
The Stock Market Rallied. Now What?
Q: Can you provide some basic background of what all of this means? What is the weakness against? Other currencies specifically or all currencies in a basket?
The strength or weakness of the dollar impacts international stocks. A weak dollar can lead to outperformance for international stocks because transactions are in local currency, benefiting investors when converted back to dollars.
What’s the Best Case Trade War Scenario?
Q: What should people consider when preparing for a recession?
Focus on vulnerability areas such as job security, spending patterns, and having an emergency fund rather than trying to time the market.
What’s the Best Case Trade War Scenario?
Q: How do you balance discussing a bearish outlook with the tenets of staying invested for the long term?
Emotions and how you act on them can impact decision-making; it's crucial to focus on financial goals rather than just feelings.
How to Invest in an Uncertain Market
Q: How can anyone plan for the future with this much chaos and uncertainty?
Investors should focus on long-term goals and strategies, and remember that human ingenuity usually prevails amidst chaos.

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2. Bill Sweet
3. Callie Cox
4. Barry Ritholtz
5. Cullen Roche
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7. Taylor Hollis
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