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Ask The Compound

The Compound
Investment Strategies
Retirement Planning
Stock Market
Financial Planning
Inflation
Housing Market
Investing
S&P 500
Financial Advisors
Bonds
Personal Finance
Bitcoin
Recession
Diversification
Interest Rates
Rocket Money
Real Estate
Wealth Management
Real Estate Investment
Financial Independence

Got money questions? We’ve got answers. Join Ben Carlson, Duncan Hill, and a rotating lineup of financial pros as they break down your biggest questions about investing, markets, and personal finance. Ben is a leading financial writer and the Director of Institutional Asset Management at Ritholtz. Duncan is a podcast producer and the Director of Creative Media at The Compound. See our disclosures ... more

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On episode 219 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson, Duncan Hill and Jonathan Novy discuss: helping your kids save money, life insurance, how to retire in 10 years, withdrawing funds to pay for college and more. Submit your Ask The Compound questions to ... more

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On episode 218 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill discuss: how to protect against drawdowns in retirement portfolios, why markets move if most investors buy and hold, the current state of the consumer, how advisors should think about di... more

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On episode 217 of Ask The Compound, Guest Host Bill Sweet and Duncan Hill are joined by Ritholtz Wealth Director of Tax Services Bill Artzerounian, Ritholtz Wealth Investment Analyst Sean Russo and Data Research Associate and founder of Exhibit A Mat... more

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On episode 216 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson, Duncan Hill discuss opportunities in beaten-down stocks, what happens when Mag 7 stocks get slammed, the issues with a stock market that’s always open, and more. Submit your Ask The Compound questions ... more

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Recent Guests

Joe DiCipio
Works for Air and Risk Advisors, expert on box spread loans.
Air and Risk Advisors
Episode: Can You Retire in Your 40s and Live Off the Dividends?
Brian Jacobs
Portfolio Manager at Aptis ETFs
Aptus ETFs
Episode: How Do You Hedge With Options?
Jonathan Novy
Insurance expert with extensive experience in financial products
Ritholtz, Chicago
Episode: How Do You Fix the Housing Market?
Jurrien Timmer
Director of Global Macro at Fidelity Investments
Fidelity Investments
Episode: Why Is Gold Outperforming the Stock Market?
Joey Fishman
Resident expert in stock options and personal finance at Ritholtz Wealth Management
Ritholtz Wealth Management
Episode: What’s the Best Time to Invest?
Steve Quirk
Chief Brokerage Officer at Robinhood
Robinhood
Episode: Is Retail the Smart Money Now?
Michael Sidgmore
Host of the podcast All Goes to Mainstream and newsletter of the same name
Episode: Does Private Equity Belong in 401k Plans?
Blair Ducnay
An experienced financial advisor from Ritholtz Wealth Management
Ritholtz Wealth Management
Episode: Will Tariffs Tank the Economy?
Callie Cox
Chief Investment Strategist at Ritholtz Wealth Management.
Ritholtz Wealth Management
Episode: Is It Time to Buy the Dip?

Hosts

Ben Carlson
Host of Ask The Compound with focus on investment strategy and financial markets
Duncan Hill
Co-host and producer with a focus on creative media and show production

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 501 ratings
  • Merry Christmas Duncan!!

    Long time listener. First time reviewer. Appreciate the dynamic the guests and the clear advice given in a non judgmental way. Everyone could learn something by listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NolaJM1
    United States4 months ago
  • Great personal finance pod!!

    I listen to a lot of financial planning and investing podcasts. To me, this is the best one. The reason for that is that Duncan and Ben provide practical, actionable advice on a weekly basis. Keep up the good work, gents!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    missmacreads
    United States4 months ago
  • One of the best financial podcasts!

    Michael and Duncan form a fantastic combination. A really good mix of honest and practical financial advice - well worth a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Danny Sits
    Canada4 months ago
  • Josh is on a roll today…

    Please have Josh on every week, lol. He was on a heater today. So good!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KnightNole77
    United States6 months ago
  • I love the Grand Rapids hedge

    See title

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gnatxela
    United States9 months ago

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Shows high-quality financial analysis with practical takeaways.
Hosts have great chemistry and balance humor with insights.
Guest diversity adds breadth to topics discussed.

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Which Beaten Down Stocks Are Worth a Closer Look?
Q: What happens to my S&P 500 index fund when the Mag 7 stocks get slammed?
Even with the Mag 7 pulling back sharply, other parts of the market and the equal-weighted index can hold up or improve, suggesting the overall market resilience depends on diversification and sector mix rather than the big names alone.
How Do You Prepare for Market Uncertainty?
Q: What does a portfolio look like today for a couple considering Roth, taxable, and 529 options, and how should they think about mega backdoor Roth versus taxable gains?
The hosts advocate for simplicity and caution against unnecessary complexity. They suggest aiming for tax diversification while considering future tax outcomes, and they weigh the benefits of converting to Roth now against the cost of paying taxes upfront. In the specific scenario, the recommendation leans toward prioritizing a sensible tax-efficient mix and not overloading on mega backdoor Roth given current tax costs and timeline, with a preference for reducing unnecessary complexity.
How Do You Prepare for Market Uncertainty?
Q: Question one, managing risk in an uncertain environment. Richard gets points for me, Ben. If you don't see it coming, how do you plan for it?
Starting from the premise that the realm of the possible is hard to worry about, the hosts emphasize excluding low-probability catastrophe scenarios from every plan, and instead focusing on broad, durable variables. They argue for basing plans on what is reasonably likely and keeping a wide range of outcomes in mind, rather than chasing rare events.
Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early or Invest in Stocks?
Q: How does the USD declining 10% in 2025 impact your investment thinking for 2026, if at all?
The devaluing dollar could be discussed concerning market trends and impacts, but specifics would come later in the show.
Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early or Invest in Stocks?
Q: Do you have a rule of thumb for when to prioritize paying down debt on a mortgage instead of investing?
If your mortgage is under 4%, you likely shouldn't pay it off; if it's around 6.375%, consider extra payments, but a mix with stocks is advised.

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4. Jurrien Timmer
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