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Triumph of the Optimists
101 Years of Global Investment Returns
Book • 2002
This book provides an authoritative account of a century of investment returns in sixteen countries, including the U.S.
, U.K. , Japan, France, Germany, and others.
The authors present a clear and consistent analysis of total returns, including reinvested income, and address issues such as survivorship bias and the long-term equity risk premium.
The book is essential reading for investment professionals, financial economists, and investors, offering insights into the broader tendencies of equity markets over the long term.
, U.K. , Japan, France, Germany, and others.
The authors present a clear and consistent analysis of total returns, including reinvested income, and address issues such as survivorship bias and the long-term equity risk premium.
The book is essential reading for investment professionals, financial economists, and investors, offering insights into the broader tendencies of equity markets over the long term.
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