2023 was a very interesting year in markets. The pessimism many investors had at the beginning of the year turned out to be unfounded as markets produced well above average…
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100+ Great Investors Share Their Most Important Investing Lesson
We have now conducted over 100 interviews on Excess Returns. At the end of all of them, we have asked the same closing question: Based on your experience in markets…
Our 2024 Market Forecast | And Why You Shouldn't Listen to It
Forecast season is once again upon is. It is the time of year where many market strategists will tell us where the S&P 500 will end 2024 and do it…
Show Us of Your Portfolio II: Larry Swedroe on Alternatives and Interval Funds
This episode is the first part II our Show Us Your Portfolio series. When we originally spoke to Larry Swedroe, we were very intrigued by his use of illiquid alternatives…
Four Ways Value Investors Can Use Momentum
Many value investors may see momentum as the antithesis of their approach to investing. But the reality is that there are a variety of ways that value investors can use…
Value, Momentum and Launching ETFs with Wes Gray
In this episode, we are joined by Wes Gray, founder of Alpha Architect and ETF Architect. We cover his biggest lessons from growing the businesses from a startup to over…
Evaluating Alternatives to the 60-40 Portfolio
Stocks and bonds have their best returns in history over the past 40 years. But history tells us that the period is more the exception than the rule. With the…
The Enduring Legacy of Charlie Munger with Lawrence Cunningham
In this episode, we discuss the incredible life and investing career of Charlie Munger with George Washington Professor Lawrence Cunningham. Lawrence in one of the world’s leading experts on Berkshire…
⚙️ The Characteristics of a Good Investment Process - And How to Know When to Change It
One of the most common pieces of advice given to investors is to have a process. But figuring out what that process should be is much more challenging. And determining…
Lessons From a Legendary Fund Manager with Joel Tillinghast
In this episode, we speak with Joel Tillinghast, who will retire as the manager of the Fidelity Low-Priced Stock Fund at the end of this year. Joel managed the fund…