And the impact of the lame duck U.S. Congress on your economic future, including an update on the status of the estate tax; How investors can use Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) to profit; and • Considerations in diversifying your assets through investments outside the U.S.—including in China, Brazil, and Switzerland—as a hedge against possible economic upheaval. During “Lightning Round,” a series of quick insights and comments on various asset classes, this episode emphasized bonds, equities, and residential real estate.