The Long View

Bill Bernstein: Revisiting The Four Pillars of Investing

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Jul 11, 2023
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INSIGHT

The Shakespeare of Investing

  • Investing is not just about mathematics, it's also about psychology and history.
  • Ignoring the human element, like emotions and historical context, can lead to disastrous investment decisions.
ADVICE

Compounding's Prime Directive

  • Design your portfolio for the worst-case scenarios to avoid interrupting compounding.
  • Prioritize a suboptimal, executable portfolio over a stock-heavy, optimal one that you might abandon during tough times.
INSIGHT

The Problem with Corporate Bonds

  • Corporate bonds may not be worth the premium over treasuries despite historically higher returns.
  • Their returns often decline at the worst possible times, when investors need stability most.
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