TIP788: Simple Investing w/ David Fagan

February 1
1h 6m

Episode Description

Stig Brodersen speaks with David Fagan about the case for indexing and what most investors get wrong about performance, financial advisors, and risk. They explore why missing a few percentage points can delay retirement by years, how to think about rebalancing, and what it truly means to be the overseer of your investments.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:57 - Why indexing works for almost everyone

00:12:49 - How to properly evaluate investment performance

00:24:58 - How to think about asset allocation and rebalancing using a simple, behaviorally sound framework

00:33:42 - What it really means to be the overseer of your investments, even if you outsource management

00:36:21 - Why missing just a few percentage points in returns can cost you years of your life

00:36:42 - Why missing 3% return means having to work another 6–7 years instead of retiring

00:44:13 - How to use expectations in the best possible way


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