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Matt Hagemann
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Unlock your mind’s full potential for wealth. Join us as we explore the strategies, habits, and psychological frameworks that empower your mind to become a relentless wealth-generating machine. It’s time to engineer your abundance.

Episodes

  1. 07/02/2025

    Calculated Risk vs. Gambling: The Psychology and Neuroscience of Wealth-Building Decisions

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  2. 06/25/2025

    Gold Rush Reality: Unpacking the Myths of Gold as Investment

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  3. 06/18/2025

    Time vs. Timing: $1 Million Lost Trying to Beat the Market

    Dive into a comparative analysis of two distinct SPY ETF investment strategies from 2000 to today. We explore Portfolio #1, featuring consistent monthly contributions, versus Portfolio #2, which waits for market volatility (VIX hitting 30) to deploy capital. Uncover the methodologies behind calculating their compounded annual returns and the key considerations for each approach. Please note: Due to data acquisition limitations, the specific compounded annual returns cannot be presented in this overview, but the strategic frameworks are thoroughly discussed. Show Notes: Introduction: Overview of the two SPY ETF investment strategies being analyzed since 2000.Portfolio #1: Consistent Monthly ContributionsInitial investment: $100,000 fully invested in SPY.Additional contributions: $1,000 at the beginning of each calendar month.Methodology for tracking portfolio value.Portfolio #2: Volatility-Triggered Lump Sum ContributionsInitial investment: $100,000 fully invested in SPY.Additional contributions: $1,000 kept in cash each month.Investment trigger: Cash is invested into SPY only when the VIX (Volatility Index) hits 30 or above.Methodology for tracking portfolio value and cash reserves.Calculating Compounded Annual Return (CAGR):Formula: (Ending Value / Beginning Value)^(1 / Number of Years) - 1Importance of consistent data for accurate calculation.Data Acquisition Challenges (Important Note):Discussion on the challenge of obtaining comprehensive, programmatically accessible historical SPY ETF daily data from 2000 to present.Acknowledgment that a full numerical calculation of CAGR for both portfolios is not possible within the current constraints due to this data limitation.VIX historical data was successfully acquired from FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data).Strategic Insights (General Discussion):Brief overview of the potential pros and cons of dollar-cost averaging (Portfolio #1) versus a volatility-based timing strategy (Portfolio #2).Factors influencing portfolio performance (market trends, individual stock/ETF performance, timing).Conclusion: Summary of the analytical framework and the importance of robust historical data for investment simulations.

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Unlock your mind’s full potential for wealth. Join us as we explore the strategies, habits, and psychological frameworks that empower your mind to become a relentless wealth-generating machine. It’s time to engineer your abundance.

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    Matt Hagemann
  • Years Active
    2025
  • Episodes
    3
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