Bullshit on Stilts: Tackling the bullshitology of financial decisions.
Keli Alo & Mark Robinson
26 episodes
2 months ago
What if everything you thought you knew about investment risk was wrong? That's the fascinating premise we explore in this eye-opening episode that challenges conventional wisdom about what makes investing "risky." Most people equate risk with volatility—those stomach-churning ups and downs in your 401(k) statement. But as we unpack through lively discussion and real-world examples, that volatility is only risky when mismatched with your time horizon. For long-term investors, those same mark...
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What if everything you thought you knew about investment risk was wrong? That's the fascinating premise we explore in this eye-opening episode that challenges conventional wisdom about what makes investing "risky." Most people equate risk with volatility—those stomach-churning ups and downs in your 401(k) statement. But as we unpack through lively discussion and real-world examples, that volatility is only risky when mismatched with your time horizon. For long-term investors, those same mark...
Are Your Investments on Track? Comparing Performance to Benchmarks
Bullshit on Stilts: Tackling the bullshitology of financial decisions.
23 minutes
1 year ago
Are Your Investments on Track? Comparing Performance to Benchmarks
Ever wondered how to tell if your investment advice is leading you down a garden path? This episode of Bullshit on Stilts has you covered, as we spotlight the essential practice of assessing your investment performance against independent benchmarks. Learn how 401k accounts display performance metrics and why comparing your returns with indexes like the S&P 500 or the Russell 1000 is critical. We dive into the challenges of active management versus passive investment and highlight the imp...
Bullshit on Stilts: Tackling the bullshitology of financial decisions.
What if everything you thought you knew about investment risk was wrong? That's the fascinating premise we explore in this eye-opening episode that challenges conventional wisdom about what makes investing "risky." Most people equate risk with volatility—those stomach-churning ups and downs in your 401(k) statement. But as we unpack through lively discussion and real-world examples, that volatility is only risky when mismatched with your time horizon. For long-term investors, those same mark...
