
A weekly reality check on sensible investing and financial decision-making, from three Canadians. Hosted by Benjamin Felix, Cameron Passmore, and Dan Bortolotti, Portfolio Managers at PWL Capital.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 422 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | InvestingBusiness | |||

In this special 400th episode, the Rational Reminder hosts reflect on 50 years of index investing and the profound impact it has had on financial markets, investor behavior, and the cost of investing. The episode features a panel moderated by Ben Fel... more
In this episode, we welcome back James Choi, Professor of Finance at the Yale School of Management, to unpack one of the most important—and misunderstood—questions in personal finance: How much of your portfolio should be in stocks? Drawing on his ne... more
In this episode, we sit down with Tom Hardin, also known as "Tipper X," the former hedge fund analyst who became one of the most prolific informants in the largest insider trading crackdown in U.S. history. Tom walks us through his journey from rule-... more
In this episode, we welcome back return guest Hank Bessembinder for a deeply analytical conversation spanning leveraged ETFs, volatility, and the future of performance measurement. Hank walks us through his latest research on leveraged single-stock E... more
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This pod balances technical analysis and behavioural finance perfectly. Enjoying going back to the beginning and listening from the start now! Thank you Ben, Cameron, and team!
I was already on the right track, but the Rational Reminder podcast provided the essential fine-tuning my strategy needed. Ben and Cameron’s evidence-based insights helped me optimize the details of my portfolio and gave me the conviction to stay the course. An invaluable resource for serious investors.
This podcast is phenomenal. I have been listening for over a year, and look forward to Thursday mornings to catch the latest episodes. The reliance on evidence to drive portfolio construction is refreshing. I am coupling this review with a question. I’m curious to know what clients of yours are invested in the five factor model portfolios that you announced years ago. Because the premiums can take a while to capture, I guess I am curious as to if there is a preferred time horizon (number of year... more
Absolutely brilliant show, and great to see that the best finance podcast anywhere is hosted by 2 (and sometimes more) Canadians. Sad at the lack of after show lately, hopefully the 6 of us that listened to it will be coming back soon.
Would love an episode discussing planning in the context of mixed currency compensation for Canadians, especially for those that receive CAD + Euros/USD
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Focused on sensible investing and financial decision-making, this show offers weekly insights from three expert hosts who engage with a range of topics in finance. Listeners can expect discussions around practical investing strategies, financial ethics, behavioral finance, and the psychology that influences financial choices. The podcast stands out for its commitment to evidence-based financial advice and analysis, often featuring expert guests who share unique perspectives on investing and market trends. With a mix of academic underpinning and real-world application, it is particularly appealing for individuals looking to deepen their understanding of personal finance and investment strategies in a structured and thoughtful manner.
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Recent guests on The Rational Reminder Podcast include:
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2. Tom Hardin
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