Dan chats with John Robertson, author of The Value of Simple, about the trade-offs between cost and complexity in investing. Then we take an in-depth look at a new family of Vanguard ETFs that allow you to build a one-fund portfolio. For complete show notes on The Value of Simple, visit www.canadiancouchpotato.com/podcast.

Ready to add bitcoin to your ETF portfolio? Dan explains why this is probably a terrible idea. In the interview segment, Dan is joined by financial planner and author Shannon Lee Simmons to discuss her new book, Worry-Free Money. Finally, he answers a common question about dollar-cost averaging. For complete show notes on How to Make Millions in Bitcoin (Not Really), visit www.canadiancouchpotato.com/podcast.

Robo-advisors are changing the investment landscape in Canada. To learn more about this trend, Dan speaks with Prof. Pauline Shum-Nolan of York University about the future of online ETF portfolio management. Then we answer a listener's question about whether you should borrow to invest. For complete show notes on Here Come the Robots, visit www.canadaincouchpotato.com/podcast.

Dan and Prof. Robert Shiller (one of whom has won a Nobel Prize) talk about efficient markets, forecasting stock returns, and the Canadian housing market. Then Dan challenges a new book that promises to save investors from major drawdowns, and answers a listener's question about currency risk. For complete show notes on Robert Shiller: CAPE Crusader, visit www.canadiancouchpotato.com/podcast.

Dan is joined by David Thomas, former editor-in-chief of MoneySense, to discuss how the magazine has evolved into a digital brand. Then Dan considers whether Canadians need international diversification in their portfolios, and whether it makes sense for a couple in their 70s to fire their advisor and go it alone. For complete show notes visit canadiancouchpotato.com/podcast.

Dan chats with Tom Bradley of Steadyhand Investment Funds about how the 'active vs. passive' debate often misses the key point: that both active investors and Couch Potatoes need to focus on the same things: low cost, broad diversification and discipline. Then, Dan answers a reader question about how to make the most of employer-sponsored RRSPs.

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Tim Nash, the Sustainable Economist, joins Dan to discuss socially responsible investing and whether it's compatible with indexing. Then Dan consoles the hedge fund manager who lost his million-dollar bet with Warren Buffett. Finally, Dan and Amanda consider whether you should build a new ETF portfolio gradually or all at once. For complete show notes, visit candiancouchpotato.com/podcast.

Dan answers frequently asked questions about bonds, including how they are affected by changing interest rates, how to calculate their returns, and whether you still need them in your portfolio. For complete show notes, visit canadiancouchpotato.com/podcast.

Dan speaks to researcher Christopher Davis of Morningstar Canada about the idea of "active share" and whether it has delivered on its promise. Then he considers whether it's OK to pay more for mutual funds that have performed well in the past. Finally, he offers advice for those worried about investing a lump sum when markets are at all-time highs. For complete show notes, visit canadiancouchpotato.com/podcast.