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Episode Synopsis
We ask one question at the end of each of our episodes:
Based on your experience in markets, if you could teach one lesson to your average investor, what would it be?
In this episode, we discuss our favorite answers from our guests in 2024.
Featuring insights from:
Jim Paulsen on understanding your true impact as an investor
Cliff Asness on the importance of looking at your portfolio less frequently
Aswath Damodaran on preserving and growing wealth vs. chasing returns
Jared Dillian on avoiding catastrophic losses
Ian Cassel on the value of doing your own work
Bob Elliott on the importance of humility
Ed Yardeni on fading the consensus
Eric Crittenden on mastering the basics before pursuing complexity
Andrew Beer on the power of long-term thinking
Kris Sidial on balancing optimism with preparedness
Learn why the fundamentals of investing often matter more than complex strategies, how to avoid common behavioral pitfalls, and why getting the basics right can put you ahead of 90% of investors. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your investment journey, these practical insights will help you build a more resilient investment strategy.
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Based on your experience in markets, if you could teach one lesson to your average investor, what would it be?
In this episode, we discuss our favorite answers from our guests in 2024.
Featuring insights from:
Jim Paulsen on understanding your true impact as an investor
Cliff Asness on the importance of looking at your portfolio less frequently
Aswath Damodaran on preserving and growing wealth vs. chasing returns
Jared Dillian on avoiding catastrophic losses
Ian Cassel on the value of doing your own work
Bob Elliott on the importance of humility
Ed Yardeni on fading the consensus
Eric Crittenden on mastering the basics before pursuing complexity
Andrew Beer on the power of long-term thinking
Kris Sidial on balancing optimism with preparedness
Learn why the fundamentals of investing often matter more than complex strategies, how to avoid common behavioral pitfalls, and why getting the basics right can put you ahead of 90% of investors. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your investment journey, these practical insights will help you build a more resilient investment strategy.
SEE LATEST EPISODES
https://excessreturnspod.com
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT VALIDEA CAPITAL
https://www.valideacapital.com
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT SUNPOINTE INVESTMENTS
https://sunpointeinvestments.com/
FOLLOW JACK
Twitter: https://twitter.com/practicalquant
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-forehand-8015094
FOLLOW JUSTIN
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jjcarbonneau
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcarbonneau
FOLLOW MATT
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cultishcreative
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-zeigler-a58a0a60/
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