Talking Real Money - Investing Talk
Talking Real Money - Investing Talk
Don McDonald
Hedge Funds Pitch
38 minutes Posted Jan 28, 2026 at 7:08 pm.
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Don and Tom break down why hedge funds’ so-called “comeback” doesn’t justify their massive fees, showing how simple index portfolios continue to outperform. They challenge the idea of allocating even small amounts to speculative assets like Bitcoin, emphasizing academic research and real-world risk. The show covers Roth TSP strategies for young federal employees, the importance of international diversification, and why overcomplicated portfolios rarely add value. They also dismantle “Power of...