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Markets are unpredictable in the short term, but history tells us that the long-term trend is clear. 

 

Sam Ro, author of the TKer newsletter, joins me at the New York Stock Exchange to discuss the key principles that investors should keep in mind, regardless of daily market noise. 

 

We explore the fundamental drivers of stock market returns, the importance of earnings, and the real risks that investors should focus on.

 

Listen now and learn:

► Why the long-term is undefeated in investing

► The reality of market volatility and short-term drawdowns

► How earnings drive stock prices over time

► Why the biggest risks are often the ones no one is talking about

 

Visit www.TheLongTermInvestor.com for show notes, free resources, and a place to submit questions.

 

(03:39) Understanding Market Noise and Long-Term Investing (09:36) Embracing Market Volatility as the Cost of Long-Term Returns (13:09) Why Investors Rarely Get ‘Average’ Returns (16:15) The Key Driver of Stock Prices: Earnings (21:24) Index Turnover: How the Market Evolves Over Time (24:53) Valuations Matter, But Timing Is Tough (27:25) U.S. vs. International Stocks: A Shifting Landscape (30:42) The Stock Market and the Economy Are Not the Same (33:12) The Real Risks Are the Ones No One Sees Coming

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