The gool old days weren’t as great as you think.
Americans Are Better Off Than You Think
Equal Weight Investing
Investing in sectors, the S&P 500 or equal weight S&P 500.
Animal Spirits: The Fee War Comes to Crypto
On today’s show, we discuss:
– The biggest winners and losers of 2023 in the markets
– Short-term vs. long term returns for stocks
– Why the U.S. dominates financial markets
– The problem with being right once in a row
– Bitcoin ETF fees
– Americans are richer than you think, and much more!
Historical U.S. Stock Market Returns Through 2023
A look at some updated historical U.S. stock market return data.
Updating My Favorite Performance Chart For 2023
Asset class returns for 2023.
There’s No Ozempic For Financial Decisions
Why it’s easier to change your financial habits than your diet and exercise habits.
Coasting to Retirement with a Margin of Safety
Some thoughts on the coast FIRE movement and how to think about retirement planning from a young age.
Animal Spirits: 2024 Predictions
On today’s show, we discuss:
– 2023 market performance
– A bunch of 2024 predictions
– Our favorite historical stock market return series
– The high quality of restaurants
– Paying off your mortgage early
– The downsides of behavioral finance
– Bens most cynical take of the year, and much more!
What Comes After a Good Year in the Stock Market?
A historical look at what happens after a 20%+ gain in the stock market the next year.
2023: It Was a Good Year
A look back at 2023 returns for stocks and bonds.
