Episode 359: Portfolio Analyzers, The Logo, The Website, Best In Class ETFs And Portfolio Reviews As Of August 9, 2024

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In this episode we answer emails from Frank, Michael and Aaron. We discuss four good portfolio analyzer tools, the hidden meanings in the Risk Parity Radio logo, the deficiencies of the website and where to find good international funds to use for portfolio construction.
And THEN we our go through our weekly portfolio reviews of the eight sample portfolios you can find at Portfolios | Risk Parity Radio.
Additional links:
Father McKenna Center Donation Page -- Remember to mention "The Financial Quarterback match" in new donations: Donate - Father McKenna Center
Portfolio Visualizer Monte Carlo Simulator: Monte Carlo Simulation (portfoliovisualizer.com)
Portfolio Charts Portfolio Matrix Tool: Portfolio Matrix – Portfolio Charts
Early Retirement Now Toolbox: An Updated Google Sheet DIY Withdrawal Rate Toolbox (SWR Series Part 28) - Early Retirement Now
Testfolio Calculator: testfol.io
Geometric Golden Ratio Pentagon: Golden Ratio in Regular Pentagon (cut-the-knot.org)
Misbehavior of Markets Book: The (Mis)Behavior of Markets by Benoît B. Mandelbrot | Goodreads
More Than You Know Book: More Than You Know: Finding Financial Wisdom in Unconventional Places by Michael J. Mauboussin | Goodreads
Merriman Best In Class ETF List: Best-in-Class ETF Recommendations | Merriman Financial Education Foundation (paulmerriman.com)
Video Re Best In Class ETFs: Bootcamp #9 Best in Class ETF Update 2024 (youtube.com)
DFA Mutual Fund List: Funds | Dimensional
Truncated AI-bot Summary:
Can you imagine transforming your financial journey in the same way you might find camaraderie in your favorite dive bar? Welcome to Risk Parity Radio! Listener Frank reaches out with gratitude and a request for the best tools to backtest portfolios and determine safe withdrawal rates. We also tip our hats to Frank's generous donation to the Father McKenna Center, underscoring our ongoing charity drive in collaboration with the Financial Quarterback podcast.
Ever wondered which platforms provide the most reliable data for crafting your financial future? We break down some of the top tools in the industry, like Portfolio Visualizer, Portfolio Charts, and the Early Retirement Now toolbox, along with the new player, Testfolio. Along the way, we debunk myths around CAPE ratios and share a heartfelt story about our Risk Parity Radio logo, born out of the creativity sparked during the 2020 lockdown.
From a cheerful Scottish greeting to a deep dive into international investing, this episode promises both humor and expertise. We tackle Aaron’s email about international ETFs, emphasizing the importance of non-overlapping funds for true diversification. Drawing from resources like the Merriman Foundation and Chris Pedersen's analyses, we guide you in selecting top-tier funds from DFA and Avantis.

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1. Episode 359: Portfolio Analyzers, The Logo, The Website, Best In Class ETFs And Portfolio Reviews As Of August 9, 2024 (00:00:00)

2. Risk Parity Radio (00:00:01)

3. Backtesting Tools Comparison and Logo Explanation (00:05:33)

4. International Investing and Portfolio Management (00:22:13)

5. Cultural Mix-Up on Risk Parody Radio (00:36:52)