Damien Bisserier and Alex Shahidi on Risk Parity & Investing for All Market Environments | #457

<p>Today’s guests are Damien Bisserier and Alex Shahidi, Co-CIOs of Evoke Wealth, a $20b+ billion RIA. They also entered the ETF game in 2019 when they launched the RPAR Risk Parity ETF. </p> <p>In today’s episode, we’re talking all things risk parity.  The guys share their approach to portfolio construction, which focuses on risk management and while still seeking an attractive expected return.  We also talk about what true diversification looks like, something many investors are learning in a year with both stocks and bonds down.  As we wind down, we discuss the benefits of utilizing the ETF structure compared to mutual funds or SMAs.</p> <p>-----</p> <p>Follow Meb on <a href= "https://twitter.com/MebFaber"><strong>Twitter</strong></a><strong>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mebanefaber/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LinkedIn</a></strong> and <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKvWzzrVUA_DSCoKXL6GU2w?sub_confirmation=1"> <strong>YouTube</strong></a></p> <p>For detailed show notes, click <a href= "https://mebfaber.com/2022/11/28/e456-risk-parity/"><strong>here</strong></a></p> <p>To learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our <strong><a href= "https://theideafarm.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=6750faf5c6091bc898da154ff&id=7249739cdb" target="_blank" rel="noopener">mailing list</a> </strong>or visit us at <a href= "http://www.cambriainvestments.com/"><strong>cambriainvestments.com</strong></a></p> <p>-----</p> <p>This episode is sponsored by <a href= "https://www.acretrader.com/meb">AcreTrader</a>. AcreTrader is an investment platform that makes it simple to own shares of farmland and earn passive income, and you can start investing in just minutes online. For more information, please visit <a href= "https://www.acretrader.com/meb">acretrader.com/meb</a>.</p> <p>-----</p> <p>Interested in <strong>sponsoring</strong> the show? Email us at <a href= "mailto:Feedback@TheMebFaberShow.com">Feedback@TheMebFaberShow.com</a></p> <p>-----</p> <p>Past guests include <a href= "https://meb