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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.

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Mentioned in 16 episodes

Mentioned by Chris Doyle when discussing the long-term performance of global equities.
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Building an Investment Portfolio to Grow and Protect Your Wealth with Chris Doyle
Mentioned by Meb Faber as his favorite investing book, outlining historical returns of stocks, bonds, and bills across countries.
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Meb Faber on the Big Bear Market in Diversification and Tactical Allocation
Mentioned by Ben Felix when discussing historical data on stock market returns.
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#5 — Ben Felix: A Deep Dive Into the World of Investing
Mentioned by Jack Hough when discussing a report on global investment returns.
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Is the S&P 500 Enough?
Recommended by Russell Napier to understand the history of market returns and what is possible in investing.
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Is there a 'right' way to invest?
Mentioned by Alan Dunne as a book reviewing asset market returns for the last century.
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SI340: ETFs, Size, and the Commodity Problem ft. Alan Dunne
Mentioned by Daniel Crosby as an investing book that is a little bit of a hard read.
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The Soul of Wealth with Dr Daniel Crosby
Recommended by Russell Napier as a must-read to calibrate oneself and avoid being misled by unrealistic investment promises.
Everyone Wants Their Money to Come Home with Russell Napier
Mentioned by James Dahle when discussing the long-term success of optimistic investing strategies.
MtoM #197: Rehab Docs Pays Off Student Loans in 16 Months and Finance 101: Pessimism
Mentioned by Jack Hough as a book written by three UK professors compiling evidence on stocks, bonds, and currencies across countries and time periods.
Did the Optimists Triumph?
Mentioned by Jason Zweig as having done great publications on long-term stock market returns.
The Six Most Controversial Takes from Excess Returns in 2024
Menzionato da Meb Faber come il suo libro preferito, che analizza la storia dei mercati azionari.
180. Investire con buon senso con Meb Faber, Founder e CIO di Cambria

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