

At the Money: Should You Be A Stock Picker?
6 snips May 1, 2024
Larry Swedroe, Head of Financial and Economic Research at Buckingham Strategic Wealth, discusses the challenges of stock picking with Barry Ritholtz. They explore the pitfalls of trading costs, behavioral biases, and the allure of individual stocks over index funds. They compare successful investors like Warren Buffett to the average retail investor, emphasizing the low odds of consistently picking winning stocks.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Exploring Stock Picking Strategies of Successful Investors
02:56 • 2min
Analyzing the Pros and Cons of Stock Picking
05:01 • 2min
Comparing Stock Picking to Index Investing and Addressing Emotional Biases
06:51 • 2min
Exploring the Idea of a 'Cowboy Account' and Stock Picking in Investing
08:59 • 3min