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You should listen to this audiobook
- Have you ever wondered why chasing the highest possible market returns might actually be the biggest obstacle to your financial success?
- What if you could stop obsessing over beating the index and finally discover the real drivers behind long-term investment wealth?
- Did you know that the secret to a better portfolio isn't a complex algorithm, but mastering the psychological forces that often lead investors astray?
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What You'll Learn from Better than Alpha
- Alpha is alluring but it’s often unreliable and easily gamed.
- True alpha is waning due to the surge in market factors and data today.
- We’re often misled by cognitive biases, so don’t blindly trust your own intuition.
- Slow, analytical thinking belongs with the big, most impactful decisions.
- Use the 5P framework during the due diligence process to improve investment outcomes overall.
Better than Alpha Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Alpha is alluring but it’s often unreliable and easily gamed.
Chapter 3: True alpha is waning due to the surge in market factors and data today.
Chapter 4: We’re often misled by cognitive biases, so don’t blindly trust your own intuition.
Chapter 5: Slow, analytical thinking belongs with the big, most impactful decisions.
Chapter 6: Use the 5P framework during the due diligence process to improve investment outcomes overall.
Chapter 7: For investing success, choose a leader who is experienced and charismatic.
Chapter 8: Instead of chasing alpha, use proven strategies to tilt the odds in your favor.
About Better than Alpha
Better than Alpha (2021) encourages investors to let go of their obsession with alpha – the amount an investment has returned compared to the market index. It explores what really drives returns, so you can build a successful portfolio and meet your investment goals instead of chasing rainbows.
Who Should Listen to Better than Alpha
- Investors who want to make better decisions and improve their portfolios
- People with an interest in behavioral finance
- Anyone who wants to see through the hype and learn the truth about alpha
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