In this episode Pierre and Adam sit down with Larry Swedroe, well-known expert in evidence-based investment strategies and former CIO at Buckingham Wealth Partners. They get into Larry's views on market forecasting, why investors should ignore short-term predictions, and the importance of building resilient and hyper-diversified portfolios to mitigate market risks. Swedroe emphasizes the inefficiency of individual stock selection and market timing, advocating instead for systematic, rule-based investment strategies. Additionally, he offers insights into the historical performance of various asset classes and how to think about risk in portfolio construction.

00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer

00:27 Welcoming Larry Swedroe

00:38 Larry's Background and Expertise

01:00 The Importance of Forecasting

02:11 Larry's Take on Market Predictions

04:12 Challenges in Economic Forecasting

07:03 Investment Strategies and Market Risks

12:07 The Value of Diversification

22:40 Key Investment Principles

33:13 The Importance of Staying the Course

44:35 Exploring Portfolio Diversification

45:39 The Importance of Education in Investing

47:28 Understanding Risk and Asset Allocation

49:11 The Role of Alternatives in a Diversified Portfolio

56:03 Behavioral Finance and Investor Psychology

59:46 Advising Clients on Investment Strategies

01:05:23 The Significance of Diversification

01:23:06 Final Thoughts and Personal Reflections

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Where to find Larry Swedroe

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Larry Swedroe on X (@larryswedroe)

Larry Swedroe on Linkedin

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