#17 | Why most investors underperform | Pareto's law, deal flow and finding the 4%

06/02/2025 14 min Episodio 17

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Episode Synopsis

Most investors don’t underperform because they’re bad at research or don’t work hard enough, it’s because they’re looking in the wrong places. Or, they simply don't have the time to turn over as many stones as possible.The truth is, just 4% of stocks drive nearly all market returns. If you’re not finding those winners, you’re missing out.  In this episode, we break it down:  ✅ Why 80% of your results come from just 20% of your effort✅ Why deal flow matters more than you think✅ How to spot potential compounders You can also find us on: X ⁠@DutchInvestors⁠ Substack ⁠@The Dutch Investors⁠ Instagram ⁠@The Dutch Investors⁠ Become a TDI-member! A new company deep-dive every 14 days! Available as podcast and written report Exclusive TDI-member community 24/7 live access to our personal portfolio's Updates on all our buys & sells Exclusive monthly newsletter Exclusive industry reports & articles Early access to interviews All future updates and features! We are proud partners of Fiscal. Save 15% on any Fiscal.ai plan! Disclaimer:Nothing in this podcast can be considered financial advice. This is for educational purposes only. We may hold positions in the businesses discussed. Do your own research.

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