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.
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Benjamin Felix Podcasts
The Money Scope is a weekly limited-run podcast about personal financial decision-making for Canadian professionals. The podcast follows a curriculum deliberately designed to make you a better, more thoughtful financial decision maker. It is hosted by Benjamin Felix - Portfolio Manager and Head of Research at PWL Capital, and Dr. Mark Soth - the Loonie Doctor. The moneyscope.ca site is peppered with photoshopped fun, and each episode page is deliberately designed to be a multi-media curricul ...
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Two long time value investors discuss one new stock idea in detail per episode. The discussions are focused around the value investing principles of Benjamin Graham and Warren Buffett. Email Questions or Feedback to [email protected]
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websynradio : a radio program hosted by Dominique Balaÿ. WebSYNradio is an independent radio program whose broadcast is streamed 24/7. WebSYNradio brings together propositions from artists or intellectuals that are for the most part well-established on the international scene.http://synradio.fr/ Parmi les artistes participants : 0 (Joël Merah, Stéphane Garin, Sylvain Chauveau), Adam Nankervis, Alan Dunn, Alfredo Costa Monteiro, Amanda Belantara, Anna O et Alain Descarmes, Anna Raimondo, Anne ...
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A platform to share stories and plant seeds of social change BLYNKT Issue 1 "Family" is now available: http://www.blynkt.com/issues.html
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The Armitage Account is a narrative audio drama inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft and is set in the fictitious city of Arkham, Massachusetts. Isaac Andrews, plagued with guilt over the events of the last year, begins to search for a connection to his supposed great-grandfather, and the long-deceased head librarian of Miskatonic University, Henry Armitage. If you enjoy this experience, please give us a 5-star rating on your preferred podcasting platform and consider joining our Patreo ...
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Episode 374: The Underperformance of Target Date Funds
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In this episode, we’re joined by David C. Brown, Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Arizona, for a deep dive into the mechanics, performance, and pitfalls of target date funds (TDFs)—the most common investment vehicle in U.S. retirement accounts. David has spent years researching glide paths, benchmarking methods, and industry prac…
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Programme de Dean Rosenthal pour webSYNradio : Field Recordings & électroacoustique. Le travail présenté ici s’étend sur près d’un quart de siècle et comprend des pièces emblématiques de Dean Rosenthal entre field recordings et musique electroacoustique. http://synradio.fr/dean-rosenthal-field-recordings-et-electroacoustique/…
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Episode 373: Asset Allocation in Practice
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What if choosing your asset allocation was as personal as your life story—and as consequential as your retirement? In this episode, we are joined by PWL Capital’s Louai Bibi and Ben Wilson for a deep dive into how advisors guide clients through the most important portfolio decision they’ll ever make. Louai walks us through the research, psychology,…
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Episode 372: Elie Hassenfeld - (Approximately) Optimal Philanthropy
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In this episode, we are joined by Elie Hassenfeld, Co-Founder and CEO of GiveWell to discuss how data, transparency, and moral trade-offs can guide charitable giving with maximum impact. Elie brings his background in finance and philosophy to the world of global philanthropy—explaining how GiveWell rigorously evaluates programs to determine which o…
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Episode 371: Banks Sell Products, Not Advice
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In this episode, Ben Felix and Cameron Passmore take a critical look at the Canadian banking system’s mutual fund advice model. A newly released study by the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) confirms what many already suspected: Canadian bank branches aren't in the business of giving imp…
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Episode 370: Dave Chilton (The Wealthy Barber): Timeless Financial Advice
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What if the most impactful financial advice isn’t about picking the right investment—but about understanding human behaviour, simplifying your life, and laughing along the way? In this episode of the Rational Reminder podcast, we’re joined by none other than David Chilton, author of the legendary personal finance book The Wealthy Barber. David shar…
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Episode 369: The Most Important Quotes in Investing
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In this episode of the Rational Reminder Podcast, Ben Felix and Dan Bortolotti celebrate the show’s 7th anniversary with a conversation centered around timeless investing wisdom. Drawing from a vibrant thread in the Rational Reminder community, they unpack dozens of quotes that distill decades of financial insight into actionable mantras. What begi…
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Episode 368: Jim Rowley & Andy Maack - Implementing Index Funds at Vanguard
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What if index funds weren’t as “passive” as you think? In this episode of the Rational Reminder, we are joined by Jim Rowley, Global Head of Investment Implementation Research, and Andy Mack, Head of US Equity Portfolio Management at Vanguard. These two experts offer a rare, behind-the-scenes look into what it really takes to run some of the world’…
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Episode 367: AMA #8 + Insurance Needs Analysis with Louai Bibi
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What if early RRSP withdrawals aren’t always the tax-smart move they’re made out to be? In this special AMA edition of the Rational Reminder podcast, Ben and Cameron are joined by PWL Financial Planner Louai Bibi for a wide-ranging discussion on RRSP decumulation strategies, insurance planning, and the practical complexities that real clients face …
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What happens when your favourite financial educator’s identity is hijacked by scammers? In this episode, Ben and Cameron pull back the curtain on a disturbing but increasingly common reality: sophisticated scammers using Ben’s name, voice, and online content to steal from unsuspecting investors. Ben breaks down exactly how these scams work—everythi…
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Episode 365 – Rob Carrick's Eight Lessons Learned in 27 Years of Covering Personal Finance
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In this episode, we welcome back Rob Carrick—one of Canada’s most trusted personal finance journalists—for his third appearance on the Rational Reminder podcast. Rob recently retired after an incredible 27-year career at The Globe and Mail, where he shaped how millions of Canadians think about investing, advice, and their money habits. Rob joins Be…
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Episode 364 – Martijn Cremers: Is the Conventional Wisdom on Active Management Wrong?
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In this episode, we’re joined by Martijn Cremers, Dean of the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame and co-author of the groundbreaking 2009 paper that introduced the concept of Active Share. Martijn brings fresh nuance to the long-standing debate over active versus passive management, challenging decades of conventional wisdo…
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Episode 363 - The (Underappreciated) Risk of Individual Stocks
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What if holding just a few “winning” stocks is riskier than it seems? In this episode, Ben and Cameron explore the hidden dangers of concentrated portfolios and unpack the data that makes a strong case for diversification. Drawing from research by Hendrik Bessembinder, J.P. Morgan, and others, Ben lays out the harsh reality behind individual stock …
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Pièce inédite de Pascal Deleuze pour webSYNradio : mon tout premier bruit. Lamentation pour un deuil impossible, cette pièce pour trompette en multipistes est aussi bien la trompe des légions romaines que la voix du kaddish de Maurice Ravel.Pascal Deleuze : trompette, voix. Guillaume Contré : enregistrement, montage, mixage. http://synradio.fr/pasc…
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What if the hardest part of investing isn’t building a portfolio—but sticking to it? In this AMA edition of the Rational Reminder podcast, Ben Felix and Dan Bortolotti tackle listener questions ranging from sustainable retirement withdrawals to the dangers of structured products, with plenty of philosophical insights on risk, behavior, and financia…
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Episode 361: Alex Edmans - Finding "The Truth" in Economics, Finance, and Life
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Today, Ben plays lone host for the first time as we welcome Alex Edmans to the show. Alex is a Professor of Finance at London Business School as well as an accomplished speaker, author, investment banker, and financial advisor. To start, Alex describes his involvement in the formation of a new law in the UK before defining ‘misinformation’ and wher…
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Episode 360 – Gerard O'Reilly: The Components of Net Returns
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What if “just buying the market” isn’t the end of the story? In this episode, we are joined by Gerard O’Reilly, Co-CEO and Co-CIO of Dimensional Fund Advisors, for a deep dive into what really drives net investment returns. Gerard returns to the Rational Reminder podcast to explain the key principles that differentiate Dimensional’s approach from t…
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Episode 359 - The Most Controversial Topics in Personal Finance
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For the first time as a host combination, Ben, Dan, and Cameron sit down to discuss the most controversial topics in personal finance. We begin with identity and how it informs decision-making. Then, we revisit the renting versus buying debate, why this remains a highly controversial topic, the ins and outs of income investing, and understating the…
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Episode 358 – Dr. Eli Beracha: Renting versus Buying a Home
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Dr. Eli Beracha has recently been recognized by The Journal of Real Estate Literature as the world’s third best in research productivity, and today, we are honoured to be joined by this top industry expert to bring more clarity to the renting versus buying debate. We use Dr. Beracha’s ‘Lessons from Over 30 Years of Buy Versus Rent Decisions: Is the…
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Cameron joins Ben for his first AMA as we bring you the sixth edition of our Listener Questions and Investing Lessons mini-series. Diving right in, Ben and Cameron share their stance on the multi-host format of the Rational Reminder podcast before walking us through the new PWL Retirement Planning Tool. Then, we unpack our venture with OneDigital, …
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Playlist de Philippe Poirier pour webSYNradio avec trois de ses compositions entremêlés des sons de David Garland, Christopher Hobbs, Carlos Gardel, Philip Glass, Elvis Presley, Isidore Isou, Eric Satie, kristin Oppenheim, Sonic Youth, David Toop, Morton Feldman, Brooks Williams, Dariush Dolat-Shahi, Marcel Broodthaers. Les morceaux choisis (pas to…
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Episode 356 – Abby Davisson: How to Make Decisions About Money and Love
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How do we make the most important decisions in life with intention rather than impulse? In this episode, we are joined by Abby Davisson to unpack her practical framework for better decision-making. Abby is a Yale and Stanford alumnus, a former executive at Gap Inc., and the co-author of Money and Love. She is also the founder of the Money and Love …
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Episode 355 – Do Index Funds Incur Adverse Selection Costs?
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Marco Sammon joins Ben and Dan to unpack his latest paper, ‘Index Rebalancing and Stock Market Composition’, beginning with how Marco’s work (co-written by John Shim) compares to the Nobel Prize-winner Bill Sharpe’s paper, ‘Arithmetic of Active Management.’ We investigate the missing links in Sharpe’s logic before defining “the market” and ascertai…
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Programme inédit de EMMANUEL MIEVILLE pour webSYNradio : DES AIRS URBAINS - City mix of analog machines. Ce mix inédit regroupe une sélection de pièces acousmatiques et concrètes, réalisées et éditées sous le label français Baskaru, et des compositions de musique concrète et de field recordings, capturées dans des environnements urbains (au Portuga…
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Episode 354 - Jason Pereira: Expert Financial Planning
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Beyond the sales pitches, acronyms, and product talk, what does it mean to be a financial planner? In this episode of the Rational Reminder Podcast, we sit down with long-time industry leader and advocate Jason Pereira. Jason is a Canadian financial planner with over 20 years of experience, dual CFP certification (Canada and US), and a passion for …
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The fifth installment of our Ask Me Anything sessions begins with the inevitable volatility of the stock market as we urge investors to remain calm amidst recent US stock declines. Similarly, we unpack the historical resilience of stock markets and offer advice for dealing with market crashes before discussing why bonds are not the best strategy fo…
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Episode 352 – Jessica Moorhouse: Everything But Money
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What if the key to financial success isn’t just a better budget, but a better understanding of your relationship with money? In this episode of the Rational Reminder Podcast, Ben and Dan sit down with Jessica Moorhouse to delve into the ins and outs of personal finance. Jessica is a money expert, Accredited Financial Counsellor Canada®, speaker, an…
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