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Episode 2749:
JL Collins elucidates the power of simplicity in investment strategies in "Stocks - Part V: Keeping It Simple, Considerations and Tools." He advises against complex investments which often incur high costs with lower returns, advocating for index funds as a simpler, more efficient method. Collins emphasizes the importance of understanding one's investment phase and risk tolerance to craft a personal investment plan that promises stability and growth over time.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2012/05/09/stocks-part-v-keeping-it-simple-considerations-and-tools/
Quotes to ponder:
"Simple is good. Simple is easier. Simple is more profitable."
"The more complex an investment the less likely it is to be profitable."
"Nothing money can buy is more important than your fiscal freedom."
Episode references:
Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund: https://investor.vanguard.com/investment-products/mutual-funds/profile/vtsax
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