“We're getting 150 basis points above the cash rate… taking no risk and having complete liquidity.”

The Rules of Investing · Soul Patts has 20% in cash. Todd Barlow says everything else has to earn its place

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Hold cash in short-duration AA-rated instruments that earn 150 bps above the cash rate

150 bps above cash rate

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