The Blunt Dollar Rob Arnott: The Death of Risk Premium (And What Comes Next)
In this episode of The Blunt Dollar, we sit down with Rob Arnott, founder and chairman of Research Affiliates and one of the most contrarian thinkers in investing today.
With over $160 billion managed using his models, Rob has challenged decades of financial orthodoxy, from the efficient market hypothesis to the myth of stimulus-driven growth. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to build a truly independent investing philosophy or what the stock market teaches us about time, risk, and reward, this conversation is a masterclass.
We cover:
📉 Why fundamental indexing may outperform traditional approaches — and how it challenges everything we thought we knew about how to invest in stocks
🔍 What makes the active side of passive investing quietly dangerous, and why blindly following the S&P 500 could backfire
💡 Rob's journey from aspiring astrophysicist to quant pioneer, and how curiosity, not conformity, drove his success
🧠 Lessons from going against the grain on government stimulus, market efficiency, and long-term value investing
📈 How time horizon, patience, and humility can give individual investors an edge, especially when investing for beginners or learning how to save money and build wealth
If you like personal finance, investing strategy, and breaking down complex finance ideas, this one's for you. Whether you're exploring stocks to buy or learning how to budget and invest, this episode is packed with insights.
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