In a riveting discussion, Rob Arnott, founder and chairman of Research Affiliates, shares insights on the Fundamental Index and its impressive two-decade performance. He breaks down the complexities of the equity risk premium and explains why long-term forecasts hold more value than short-term ones. Rob also discusses the current value cycle and highlights intriguing trends, such as how companies removed from the S&P 500 often outperform those added, showcasing the nuances of market dynamics.

In this engaging discussion, Rob Arnott, the founder of Research Affiliates and a pioneer of fundamental indexing, shares over 40 years of investment wisdom. He tackles pervasive investing myths, debunks the misapplication of 'smart beta,' and highlights the deceptive nature of historical returns. Arnott also explores the inefficiencies created by index funds and the current challenges for U.S. growth stocks. Additionally, he emphasizes the potential of small-cap and value stocks in today's market, providing valuable insights for savvy investors.

Rob Arnott, expert in lessons from the tech bubble and smart beta, discusses big tech valuations, Tesla and Nvidia, and the impact of AI on markets and the economy. Topics include the performance and risks of smart beta strategies, catalysts for value stocks, the impact of AI on job security and overpricing in the video market, the surprising performance of NASDAQ 100, and the potential of AI in various industries.

Rob Arnott, founder of Research Affiliates and a thought leader in investment strategies, shares his latest insights into value stocks amidst today’s economic shifts. He explains the allure of index dropouts and their surprising outperformance potential. The discussion also highlights emerging trends in retail, particularly TJX, reflecting changing consumer behaviors. Arnott delves into the scrutiny faced by big tech companies and the dual impact of politics and AI on market volatility, culminating in a whimsical touch with funnel cake and community spirit.

Renowned investors including Guy Spier, Rob Arnott, Michael Mauboussin, Steve Romick, Joel Tillinghast, Cem Karsan, Bob Ellott, and Jerry Parker share their most important investing lessons. Topics covered include self-forgiveness, action, and diversification, the importance of knowledge and flexibility, avoiding natural investing mistakes, analyzing the truth and geopolitics, investing in real opportunities, thorough homework and independent research, the significance of rebalancing, finding your investing philosophy, understanding the importance of perspective, the importance of price confirmation and having an open mind, maximizing contributions to retirement accounts, and teaching children about investing.

Finance experts Rob Arnott, Michael Mauboussin, Ben Inker, Cullen Roche, and Tobias Carlisle discuss lessons learned from popular episodes of 2021. They cover topics such as spreads between value and growth stocks, inflation, systematic value investing, valuing companies using simple multiples, and the rise of indexing.

Rob Arnott, founder and Chairman of Research Affiliates, shares insights on investing in stocks that have been dropped from major indexes, a strategy highlighting their potential for high returns. He discusses the extraordinary performance of these 'dumped' stocks and how they often represent deep value opportunities. The conversation also touches on the current market dynamics, the allure of AI narratives, and the impact of macroeconomic conditions on small-cap investing. Arnott’s expertise sheds light on navigating today’s complex investment landscape.

Rob Arnott, founder of Research Affiliates, discusses inflation, struggles of value investing, expected future returns, avoiding value traps, AI impact, and future concerns and optimism in investing.

Rob Arnott, founder of Research Affiliates, is a trailblazer in fundamental indexing, challenging traditional investment norms. He explains how fundamental indexing selects companies based on real economic size rather than market cap, leading to potentially better returns. Arnott highlights the pitfalls of forecasting market trends and critiques established financial theories like the efficient market hypothesis. The discussion also touches on the emotional factors that drive investor behavior, offering fresh perspectives on market dynamics.

Rob Arnott, founder and chairman of Research Affiliates, discusses topics such as inflation, macroeconomics, capital market returns, value vs growth stocks, factor timing, and index investing. The podcast explores criticisms of the Federal Reserve's handling of inflation, provides insights on investment strategies and factors, analyzes the Federal Reserve's role and interest rates, and explores the influence of traditional economic paradigms on investing in the context of Modern Monetary Theory. It also delves into the debate on energy stocks and climate change, and speculates on the likelihood of inflation expectations becoming unanchored.