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The Acquirers Podcast

Value After Hours S05 E31: Corey Hoffstein on Value, Return Stacking, 60/40 Stocks and Bonds

Aug 28, 2023
Value After Hours S05 E31: Corey Hoffstein, value investing expert, discusses the performance of the value factor, return stacking, diversification in investment portfolios, regulations surrounding new ETFs, the tragic story of the SS Eastland, unintended consequences in economics, and the implications of yield curve inversion.
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Quick takeaways

  • Value investing's performance is not solely dependent on market timing, but also influenced by other factors, such as company quality.
  • Timing the market and predicting economic cycles with certainty is extremely difficult, if not impossible, and long-term strategic allocation is more important than short-term timing strategies.

Deep dives

Understanding Value Investing and Its Performance

The podcast episode delves into the performance of value investing and explores why it has been underperforming. It is revealed that value investing experienced a strong rebound in mid-2020 after a period of underperformance. However, this rebound lost steam quickly. The episode analyzes various factors contributing to the episodic nature of value investing, including the spread of value, market cycles, and the presence of risk factors. It is suggested that value investing's performance is not solely dependent on market timing, but also influenced by other factors, such as company quality. The discussion highlights the potential challenges of timing market cycles and the importance of having a long-term perspective in value investing strategies.

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