Freakonomics Radio

The Stupidest Thing You Can Do With Your Money (Rebroadcast)

Mar 22, 2018
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INSIGHT

Market Fees Hurt Active Investors

  • The stock market is a zero-sum game where active investors often lose out after fees.
  • Overconfidence leads many to misinterpret noisy market feedback and overestimate their skill.
INSIGHT

Few Managers Beat Costs

  • Only 2-3% of mutual fund managers have enough skill to cover their costs.
  • Most active managers fail to beat the market after fees and expenses are accounted for.
ADVICE

Choose Low-Cost Index Funds

  • Avoid paying high fees for active fund management that rarely outperforms.
  • Invest in low-cost index funds or ETFs that track the whole market cheaply and efficiently.
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