TIP788: Simple Investing w/ David Fagan
We Study Billionaires - The Investor’s Podcast Network
Overseeing your investments, not just trusting advisors
David stresses the overseer role: measure returns, compare to benchmarks, and don't let trust replace oversight.
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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