The hosts discuss the impact of behavioral finance on investing, citing studies that show how people are influenced by others and make mistakes. They conclude that isolating oneself from external influences is the best way to invest.
“The essence of investing is not maximizing returns, but rather maximizing odds of success.”
William Bernstein is a financial theorist, neurologist, and the best-selling author of “The Four Pillars of Investing: Lessons for Building a Winning Portfolio,” now in its second edition. Motley Fool Senior Advisor Robert Brokamp caught up with Bernstein to discuss:
- Why a 2% real return is “quite spectacular” - The math and Shakespeare of investing - Why value stocks may have fallen out of fashion - What the history of the stock market reveals about modern bubbles
Host: Robert Brokamp Guest: William Bernstein Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl
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