During the conversation, Mark DiOrio and Brian Akers discuss the current economic landscape and its impact on investment portfolios. They emphasize the importance of maintaining a diversified portfolio and regularly reviewing investments to adapt to changing conditions. Brian highlights the potential for dividends to soften downturns, while Mark noted the potential for a jagged upward pattern in the market. They also discuss the importance of creating a well-diversified portfolio aligned with an individual's risk profile and financial goals, and provided examples of core portfolio strategies such as smart beta and bond ladders. Finally, they discuss various strategies for diversifying investment portfolios and managing risk, including the use of covered call writing and the creation of a diversifier to protect against a potential decline in the US currency.
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