A Wealth of Common Sense

A Wealth of Common Sense is a blog dedicated to topics like wealth management, investing, financial markets, and the psychology behind investing. I oversee portfolios for both institutions and individual clients at Ritholtz Wealth Management LLC.

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Animal Spirits: Most Stocks Suck

1 week ago | awealthofcommonsense.com | Ben Carlson

This content, which contains security-related opinions and/or information, is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon in any manner as professional advice, or an endorsement of any practices, products or services. There can be no guarantees or assurances that the views expressed here will be applicable for any particular facts or circumstances, and should not be relied upon in any manner.
Talk Your Book: The Nasdaq 100 of Crypto

2 weeks ago | awealthofcommonsense.com | Ben Carlson |Ben Carlson

This content, which contains security-related opinions and/or information, is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon in any manner as professional advice, or an endorsement of any practices, products or services. There can be no guarantees or assurances that the views expressed here will be applicable for any particular facts or circumstances, and should not be relied upon in any manner.
Historical Returns For Stocks, Bonds, Cash, Real Estate and Gold - A Wealth of Common Sense

Jan 14, 2025 | awealthofcommonsense.com | Ben Carlson

An update on long-terms for stocks, bonds, cash, real estate and gold.
"$500 is basically free these days" - A Wealth of Common Sense

Oct 4, 2024 | awealthofcommonsense.com | Ben Carlson

Some thoughts on a potential home renovation boom.
Animal Spirits: Are You Middle Class? - A Wealth of Common Sense

Sep 25, 2024 | awealthofcommonsense.com | Ben Carlson

On today's show we discuss our experience at Future Proof, melt-up possibilities in the stock market, what's left for ETFs, how many people are actually in the middle class, the death of the minivan, housing prices vs. demographics, cutting the cord, why Twitter is getting worse and much more.
The Middle Class: Feelings vs. Finances - A Wealth of Common Sense

Sep 24, 2024 | awealthofcommonsense.com | Ben Carlson

How many people in the United States are considered middle class?
Animal Spirits: What is Wealth?

Aug 27, 2024 | awealthofcommonsense.com | Ben Carlson

Today’s Animal Spirits is brought to you by YCharts:See here for 20% off your initial YCharts professional subscriptionOn today’s show, we discuss:Federal Reserve Jackson Hole meeting Nvidia Is Up 2,000% Since 2019. These WSJ Readers Invested Early. Nvidia Rally Mints Millionaires Too Busy to Bask in New WealthCrypto Bros Aren’t Flipping Watches. That Is an Issue for Luxury Brands.
Animal Spirits: Inflation or Price Gouging?

Aug 20, 2024 | awealthofcommonsense.com | Ben Carlson

Today’s Animal Spirits is brought to you by Eaton Vance: See here for more information on Eaton Vance’s suite of ETFs On today’s show, we discuss: Tropical Bros Animal Spirits collection Seinfeld: “Breaking up is like knocking over a Coke machine” Household Debt to Income The Dramatic Turnaround in Millennials’ Finances Florida hit by ‘worst real estate crisis in decades’ as desperate condo owners slash prices by up to 40%: ‘It’s paradise lost’ Why your parents should buy you a house HLT...
Millennials Are Becoming Boomers - A Wealth of Common Sense

Aug 18, 2024 | awealthofcommonsense.com | Ben Carlson

Millennials gained more wealth than any generation in the 2020s.
Buying a House at the Top of the Market - A Wealth of Common Sense

Jul 9, 2024 | awealthofcommonsense.com | Ben Carlson

What if this is a top in housing prices?