Sound Investing Financial Gurus Collide: JL Collins and Paul Merriman Debate Wealth Strategies
Apr 24, 2024
Two financial gurus, JL Collins and Paul Merriman, discuss wealth strategies, index funds, and the power of small-cap companies. They delve into diversification, disciplined strategies, and the psychology of successful investing. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned investor, this episode offers valuable tips for a robust financial future.
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Missed Early Index-Fund Adoption
- Paul started investing in 1975 and missed early index-fund adoption despite Vanguard's launch that year.
- He wishes he'd embraced index funds sooner after seeing the research and results.
Add Small-Cap Value Only If You Can Tolerate Risk
- Adding modest small-cap value (e.g., 10–20%) can raise long-term returns but increases short-term risk.
- Test whether you can tolerate extra drawdowns before adding exposure.
Use Historical Drawdowns To Set Risk
- Choose allocation by measuring worst historical drawdowns to match tolerance.
- Knowing probable losses helps investors pick a portfolio they can actually hold.