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Fundamental Truths of Investing | Brian Feroldi
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Understanding investor behavior is crucial for long-term success. The podcast explores the key lessons from nearly two decades of investing experience, emphasizing that investors are often wrong and highlights the importance of acknowledging psychological biases. Strategies such as dollar-cost averaging into index funds are recommended for the majority, focusing on the simple yet effective path to wealth building. It is also discussed how learning history and psychology can offer a significant edge over technical analysis. The episode reveals that the path to financial independence is marked by patience, systematic investing, and an awareness of both optimism and pessimism. Furthermore, avoiding leverage and being mindful of the emotional traps associated with investing are highlighted as essential components of successful financial management.

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With Brian Feroldi

I teach investors how to analyze businesses so they can invest with confidence.

Brian Feroldi started investing in 2004. In the beginning, he had no idea what he was doing and got his teeth kicked in. His returns improved dramatically over time as his knowledge about the stock market grew. In 2015, Brian became a writer for the Motley Fool. He has since written more than 3,000 articles on stocks, investing, and personal finance. Brian lives in Rhode Island with his wife and three kids.

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In this episode: investing, losing money hurts, pessimism, optimism, index funds, psychology, history, and building wealth.

Whether you're a confident investor or weary of playing the market, there is still a lot to be learned when it comes to your investments. This week we are re-joined by friend of the podcast Brian Feroldi to discuss important truths and takeaways he’s learned as a decades-long investor, from navigating the psychology and history of the market to focusing on longevity and simplicity rather than getting rich quick. When listening to this episode, remember that playing the market doesn’t have to be a complicated game, and no one should feel un-equipped to invest! Just be sure to understand that investing will never be a perfect journey, and preparing yourself for low points may help you make better decisions in the long run!

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Timestamps:

  • 0:41 - Introduction
  • 4:27 - You Will Be Wrong
  • 9:45 - Losing Money HURTS
  • 12:54 - Humans Are Naturally Bad Investors
  • 16:09 - Pessimism And Optimism
  • 20:22 - The Power Of Index Funds
  • 22:31 - The Power Of History And Psychology
  • 24:45 - Avoiding Ruin Is A Skill
  • 28:56 - Keeping It Simple
  • 35:24 - To Build Wealth, You Need To Invest
  • 37:50 - Conclusion

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