
Ep.007: Passive vs Active - What’s the Best Investment Choice?
Guillaume Girard & Sam Lichtman discuss investing principles, political impacts on the market & the role of financial planning in achieving investment success.
Summary
In this episode of the Millennial Money Canada podcast, hosts Guillaume Girard and Sam Lichtman discuss essential concepts for successful investing, the implications of recent political changes in Canada, and the importance of financial planning. They explore the challenges of predicting market movements, the benefits of index and factor investing, and the role of financial planners in helping clients achieve their financial goals. The conversation emphasizes the need for discipline in investing and the importance of understanding market dynamics to improve investment outcomes.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Financial Planning and Political Landscape
11:21 Understanding Market Success: Key Concepts for Investors
35:16 The Psychology of Total Market Investing
38:02 Asset Class Returns and Market Performance
40:33 The Limitations of Index Funds
44:39 Finding the Middle Ground: Active vs Passive Investing
48:01 Understanding Market Factors and Their Impact
50:40 The Role of Discipline in Investment Strategies
52:35 Exploring Investment Options: Index vs Factor vs Socially Responsible
56:22 The Importance of International Diversification
01:01:30 Navigating Hot Tips and Market Trends
01:03:14 The Importance of Discipline in Investing
01:04:51 Understanding Market Downturns
01:11:50 When to Invest: Timing the Market
01:16:57 The Role of Financial Planners
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Keywords
Financial planning, investment strategies, market dynamics, wealth management, capital gains tax, index funds, factor investing, financial literacy, investment performance, tax implications
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