Unhedged The world’s greatest stocks
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Aug 15, 2024 
Join Robin Wigglesworth, a contributor from FT Alphaville, and Hendrik Bessembinder, a renowned professor known for his extensive stock research, as they delve into the staggering results of Bessembinder’s analysis of top-performing stocks over the last century. Discover how one stock achieved an unbelievable 265,528,900% return. They also explore the power of compounding, the challenges facing traditional versus tech industries, the debate between passive and active investing, and the quirks of leveraged ETFs in today’s market.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
The Power of Compounding: Long-Term Investment Strategies
03:41 • 2min
The Longevity of Investment: Analyzing Railroads and Beyond
06:07 • 12min
The Debate Between Passive and Active Investing
17:57 • 2min
The Absurdity of Leveraged ETFs and Market Incompetence
20:00 • 3min