#149- Becoming a Smarter Investor with Steve Foerster
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Stephen Foerster, a professor of finance at the Ivy Business School, discusses various topics related to investing, including the impact of election years on the markets, the importance of having an investment philosophy, and the role of bonds in a portfolio. Foerster shares his personal investment philosophy and highlights the challenges of trying to outperform the market. He also shares stories from history, such as Roman generals and the New York Mets, to illustrate investing lessons about knowing when to do nothing and understanding opportunity costs.
Keywords: investing, election years, markets, investment philosophy, bonds, national debt, government bonds, corporate bonds, risk-free, interest rates, inflation, bond prices, investment horizon, liquidity needs, inverted yield curve, diversification, opportunity costs, financial goals
Chapters 00:00- Introduction and Background of Stephen Foerster
03:33- The Importance of an Investment Philosophy
16:14- The Role of Financial Advisors in Emotional Support
18:07- The Value of Simplicity and Index Funds
20:04- The Impact of Presidential Policies and Interest Rates
28:30- The Concerns Surrounding the National Debt
34:3- Understanding the Distinction between Government Bonds and Corporate Bonds
37:55- The Risk of Not Getting Money Back with Corporate Bonds
44:28- The Inverse Relationship between Interest Rates and Bond Prices
51:53- The Importance of Diversification in Investment Portfolios
57:13- Knowing When to Not Take Action
01:05:46- The Three Levers to Reach Financial Goals
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