Unconventional Wisdom

Why Simple Investment Stats Don't Give You Good Returns


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If you're investing in equities, you may be using various investment data software like Morningstar.

The problem?

Investment data often gets misused.

This is because you may be looking at short-term stats and ratings from only the last 1-5 years.

It takes a lot of effort looking at investment stats, but most people who do this incorrectly, don't get good returns.

In my latest podcast episode, you'll learn how to look at long-term data and how to use investment data effectively.

  • Why do good investments have bad stats & ratings sometimes?
  • Why do investors that use investment stats & ratings usually have lower returns?
  • How do investment stats affect your behaviour?
  • How the Dunning-Kruger effect happens when investing.
  • How can you use investment data effectively?
  • Common investing mistakes to avoid.
  • Ed's unconventional wisdom on using investment stats effectively.
  • How does a Financial Plan change how you use investment stats?
  • Why it's important for your financial planner to study fund managers.
  • How fund managers often beat the index.

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Unconventional WisdomBy Ed Rempel


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