

034 | The Stock Series Part 2 | JL Collins
15 snips Jul 31, 2017
JL Collins, author of The Simple Path to Wealth, shares invaluable financial wisdom. He delves into the Great Depression and the 1929 Crash, shedding light on the risks of margin trading. Collins discusses the psychological resilience needed during market fluctuations, arguing that crashes can benefit young investors by offering 'stocks on sale.' He emphasizes the importance of a disciplined savings strategy and maintaining confidence in market recovery, detailing the dynamics of asset allocation between equities and bonds for a robust investment approach.
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Margin Buying Worsened 1929 Crash
- JL Collins explains how buying stocks on margin magnified gains and losses before the 1929 crash.
- Leverage increased the crash impact causing rapid market decline and forced selling due to margin calls.
Avoid Margin and Exit Early
- Don't buy stocks on margin and be cautious when aggressive margin use and easy money hype appear.
- Once a crash happens, it's usually too late to avoid losses; exit early if you sense market excess.
Market Growth Tied to US Economy
- The stock market reflects the health of the US economy; unless it collapses, the market generally goes up over time.
- Belief in the enduring strength of the US economy underpins JL Collins' investment advice.