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According to Andy Martin, what is one possible screening question for new ETFs?
Does the ETF make it easier to invest in hard-to-invest markets?
Is the ETF expensive?
Does the ETF have an open end date?
Is the ETF a great idea?
What is one reason that return forecasts are important (i.e. CAPE)?
The estimate of returns determines your need to take risk
It is helpful when used with error in the forecast
Return forecasts are not important
The level of complexity should be high
What is David Blanchett's problem with the inflation cost of living adjustment to SPIAs?
It is very expensive compared to plain vanilla nominal annuities or fixed increases
They don't accurately estimate inflation
They have a higher payout
They are hard to purchase
Despite being "risk-free", what is one risk to investors regarding treasuries?
They can earn less than the rate of inflation
Credit risk
Interest and princpal will not be paid on time
The federal government may default on them
How do Bodie and Cotton frame their argument in favor of CPI-adjusted SPIAs?
Begin with the real annuity as the risk-free asset and then consider the additional payout that is implied by inflation exposure
Nominal annuities are risk-free
They are much more inexpensive
Inflation risk is negligible
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