
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 416 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | InvestingBusiness | |||

Equal-weighted index funds sound like an elegant solution to some of today's biggest investor anxieties: high market concentration, elevated valuations, and outsized influence from a handful of mega-cap stocks. In this episode of the Rational Reminde... more
What if financial planning were approached the same way engineers design aircraft, medical treatments, or complex systems—with clearly defined objectives, constraints, and rigorous trade-off analysis? In this episode, Benjamin Felix is joined by Brad... more
ETFs were once almost synonymous with low-cost, sensible investing. But that era is changing fast. In this episode, Ben Felix, Dan Bortolotti, and Ben Wilson introduce and unpack the concept of "ETF slop"—the explosion of complex, high-fee, behaviora... more
Financial planning is built on assumptions — about markets, inflation, longevity, human behaviour, and even the questions clients bring into the room. In this episode, Ben and Braden welcome a diverse panel that originally came together at the FP Can... more
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Absolutely brilliant show, and great to see that the best finance podcast anywhere is hosted by 2 (and sometimes more) Canadians. Sad at the lack of after show lately, hopefully the 6 of us that listened to it will be coming back soon.
Would love an episode discussing planning in the context of mixed currency compensation for Canadians, especially for those that receive CAD + Euros/USD
First of all, I’m a massive fan and been listening to the podcast for more than 2 years now and I think you’re one of a kind. Small criticism/feedback, it’s been a while since we had a really nerdy mathsy podcast :)
I work in the industry as a quant in a hedge fund, so I’m aware of some of the topics from the “other” side as well.
Now to my point, I have 2 SIPP accounts (these are the tax free pension accounts in the UK and you cannot withdraw from until age 55) and they both charge a management... more
This podcast has pushed me through most of the dunning Kruger effect. I started listening to this podcast after learning the Canadian couch potato basics from Dan’s blog in the 2010’s. I related to the 2 shaved head hosts but am willing to accept that Ben’s hair genes are just better. After the years listening to the podcast, I have pushed through the pit of despair and are now on the slope of enlightenment. Your varied approach on broad or specific topics along with topics on happiness and ... more
Haven’t found anything like this out there. For anyone with an intermediate level of investing knowledge, this is a great podcast.
Another victim of private equity…
I have been a listener of this podcast for at least 5 years and it makes me sad to see what this podcast has become lately. Every episode just feels like a lot of fluff sales pitch and self grandiosity with some tricked in index circlejerking, unfollowed
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Content centers on evidence-based discussions around sensible investing, personal finance, and critical financial concepts. Topics range from alternative investments and behavioral finance to the evolving landscape of index funds and financial literacy. Notably, the hosts often engage with industry experts and academics, encouraging listeners to reflect on their own financial decisions while providing practical guidance backed by research. Episodes also explore various investment strategies, emphasizing the importance of understanding market complexities and individual psychology in finance.
Unique or noteworthy aspects include an approachable yet academically rigorous style, aiming to educate listeners on how to navigate the often opaque ... more
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