058 - Ryan Kirlin - Alpha Architect

In Ep. 58, Tim talks with Ryan Kirlin. Ryan is the head of capital markets for Alpha Architect. During the episode, Ryan explains what an exchange traded fund, or ETF, is, the pros and cons of investing in ETFs instead of mutual funds and individual stocks, some of the common myths about ETF investing, and how he's seen the ETF industry grow and develop over the span of his career. We also discuss Ryan's dislike for the term Smart Beta and more!