The Benefits of a Contrarian Approach in Investing

This chapter discusses the advantages of taking a contrary approach in investing, exploring undervalued assets and international stocks as potential opportunities for outperformance. It also highlights the risks associated with investing in Chinese stocks and offers insights on the current market environment.

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Clay Finck chats with Daniel Rasmussen about his experience being intern at Bridgewater Associates, how to build a balanced portfolio, and much more!

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

01:53 - How interning at Bridgewater Associates impacted Dan as an investor.

07:05 - The four types of economic environments that ultimately drive asset class returns.

07:05 - Which asset class performs very well during an inflationary period?

29:18 - Why small-cap value stocks are potentially a great way to diversify your portfolio.

29:18 - Dan’s thoughts on diversifying into international stocks, emerging markets and other asset classes.

37:19 - Why Dan prefers to avoid investing in China.

And much, much more!

*Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences.

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Related episode: Listen to MI141: Studying Financial History w/ Ken Winans, or watch the video.
Related episode: Listen to MI114: Contrarian Thinking w/ Codie Sanchez, or watch the video.
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