Stig Brodersen and David Fagan explain why indexing works, performance and risk mistakes, and how small return gaps delay retirement. What you'll learn here: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:43 - Why indexing works for almost everyone 00:12:25 - How to properly evaluate investment performance 00:23:44 - How to think about asset allocation and rebalancing using a simple, behaviorally sound framework 00:32:24 - What it really means to be the overseer of your investments, even if you outsource management 00:35:06 - Why missing 3% return means having to work another 6–7 years instead of retiring 00:35:12 - Why missing just a few percentage points in returns can cost you years of your life 00:45:29 - How to use expectations in the best possible way Transcript & Guest Info: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/episodes/simple-investing-w-david-fagan/ 🤝 Network with like-minded value investors and get new stock ideas by joining the TIP Mastermind Community. https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/mastermind/ 💎 Explore a new business weekly and decide if it deserves a spot in your portfolio. https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/intrinsic-value-podcast/ ▶️ Related Episodes: - Building Wealth | Invest Like a Business Owner w/ David Fagan: https://youtu.be/FLZXdfxVeeo - Warren Buffett's Recommended Book: The 10 Commandments Of Business Failure w/ David Fagan: https://youtu.be/QCRuETrqEtQ - Avoid Disaster w/ Superinvestor Howard Marks: https://youtu.be/hmHk_lqv_6s 📖 Book Mentioned: - Mindset by Carol Dweck: https://amzn.to/3NRa2VM Listen to our episodes here: https://open.spotify.com/show/28RHOkXkuHuotUrkCdvlOP Visit our website: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/we-study-billionaires/ Free PDF: Investing for Beginners: 4 Principles of Stock-Picking: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/subscribe-youtube/ ⚠️ Disclaimer: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any decisions consult a professional. This show is copyrighted by The Investor’s Podcast Network. Written permission must be granted before syndication or rebroadcasting. #IndexInvesting #PassiveInvesting #RetirementPlanning #FinancialIndependence #LongTermInvesting