The paradox of fund manager marketing
Marketing is what brings in the money for a fund manager. Yet it's also arguably a leading cause of underperformance!
January 11, 2021
Enjoy our series of articles on the risks you take despite engaging in responsible, compelling & hassle-free investing.
Marketing is what brings in the money for a fund manager. Yet it's also arguably a leading cause of underperformance!
The adage "buy low sell high" sounds so obvious. Yet trying to implement it may do more harm than good.
Why not just buy the fund manager with the best past performance track record?
You need conviction to outperform. But conviction can kill you, if you're wrong.
Nobody likes to lose money on an investment. But sometimes you can afford to.
How often do you invest based on a stock tip? What problems have you come across doing so?