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Everything & Everyone Underperforms Eventually

Aug 23, 2023
The podcast discusses the article 'Everything & Everyone Underperforms Eventually' and compares the performance of long-duration bonds to other asset classes. It emphasizes the importance of investing in intermediate to short-term government bonds as a defensive position. The host expresses trust in Eduardo Repeto's strategies and plans to share valuable information through regular newsletters.
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Quick takeaways

  • Long-term U.S. treasuries have underperformed compared to the S&P 500, showing that even bonds can experience significant losses and higher volatility over time.
  • The case of Legg Mason Value Trust highlights the unpredictability of future success, demonstrating that even consistent outperformance for years does not guarantee continued success, making it challenging to rely on active managers to beat market indices.

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The Performance of Long-Term Bonds

Long-term U.S. treasuries have experienced significant losses due to the rise in interest rates, erasing years of gains and approaching a lost decade. Despite a historical bull market, long-term bonds have underperformed compared to the S&P 500 and exhibit higher volatility. This illustrates the point that everything, including bonds, underperforms eventually.

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