Episode 349 – AMA #4

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Mar 20, 2025

In a lively AMA session, the hosts debate factor investing versus market cap-weighted portfolios, revealing their differing perspectives. They dive into the psychological challenges investors face, emphasizing the importance of decision-making strategies. Retirement planning gets reexamined with a critique of the 4% rule, promoting personalized withdrawal strategies instead. The conversation also covers managing corporate cash reserves and the role of bonds, all while sharing humorous anecdotes about childhood memories of inflation and childhood traditions.

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ADVICE

Overcoming Emotional Investing

Overcome emotional investing by asking yourself: Would you buy this asset now with cash?
Dollar-cost average out of losing positions to minimize regret and manage the endowment effect.

INSIGHT

The Role of Bonds

Bonds primarily address behavioral concerns, not enhance long-term returns.
They provide short-term stability and reduce volatility, crucial for investor psychology.

INSIGHT

Advisor Influence

Advisors' personal preferences significantly influence client portfolios.
Client circumstances matter less than advisor biases, according to a Journal of Finance paper.

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