Talking Real Money - Investing Talk
Talking Real Money - Investing Talk
Don McDonald
Hot? Don't Touch.
41 minutes Posted Dec 31, 2025 at 7:35 pm.
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This episode dismantles the idea that successful investing comes from finding the next hot thing. Instead, Don and Tom argue that good portfolios are built by eliminating what doesn’t belong: actively managed funds, sector ETFs, alternatives, high-yield bonds, gold, and other distractions that add complexity without purpose. Drawing on a Morningstar column by Amy Arnott, they reinforce that most investing mistakes come from chasing performance rather than embracing simplicity a...