Episode 530:  Choosing Levered Funds (Gambling Problems!), Balancing Portfolio Goals And Trade-offs, And Fun With A ChatGPT Analysis

Episode 530: Choosing Levered Funds (Gambling Problems!), Balancing Portfolio Goals And Trade-offs, And Fun With A ChatGPT Analysis

August 5, 2026 · 43 min · Season 7 · Episode 530

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The episode discusses leveraged funds, portfolio goals, and includes a ChatGPT analysis based on listener emails.

In this episode we answer emails from Eli, Optimus Bill, and James. We discuss variations in fund approaches for adding leverage, when fees are more likely to matter, what kinds of people and goals can benefit from risk parity style approaches, the trade-offs in lower and higher equity approaches (with a recent insight from Bill Bengen), and a ChatGPT analysis from a listener. Links: Father McKenna Center Donation Page (please mention Risk Parity Radio in the comment section wi...

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