Legend in Investing – Charles Ellis
Do you want to see and hear an investment legend interviewed by two of the nicest and smartest advisors I know? Tune into this episode of the Rational Reminder podcast with guest Charles Ellis, famous author, investing authority, and a top-notch communicator.
Cameron Passmore cohosts the Rational Reminder and is someone I consider a friend. He and his talented partner, Ben Felix, run one of the best podcasts related to investing. If you like this episode I suggest subscribing to their channel.
Here’s the rundown of what’s covered:
0:00 Intro
4:18 Charley defines a “Loser’s Game”
8:21 Why money management is a loser’s game
11:38 How the market has changed since writing about the loser’s game
19:09 Whether or not the sentiment toward active management is negative
22:03 Types of investor who should not invest in low-cost index funds
30:27 What investors and their advisors should be focused on
37:25 The importance of a well-defined investment policy statement
39:01 What investors can do to protect themselves from themselves
40:43 The most under-appreciated action investors can take to be more successful
50:16 Charley’s opinion on Vanguard’s entry into private equity
55:27 Where Charley sees the biggest future opportunities in the field of investment
1:00:15 What has made Vanguard successful as a company
1:08:14 What Charley has learned about personal motivation and productivity
1:12:04 Charley defines success in his life
1:14:12 Outtake
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