How to Build the Perfect Portfolio - Part 1 of 2
Summary
Tyler Gardner explores the first five of ten financial minds featured in the book *In Pursuit of the Perfect Portfolio*. He breaks down the core investment philosophies of Harry Markowitz, William Sharpe, Eugene Fama, Jack Bogle, and Myron Scholes. Key themes include diversification, the critical impact of low fees, efficient markets, and managing tail risks. This episode sets the stage for a practical guide to building a resilient, low-cost portfolio.
Topics discussed
Intro, book pre-order incentives, and show premise
Overview of the perfect portfolio series and sources
Thinker 1: Harry Markowitz and Modern Portfolio Theory
Sponsors: Copilot Money and Caldera Lab
Thinker 2: William Sharpe and the CAPM model
Thinker 3: Eugene Fama and Efficient Market Hypothesis
Thinker 4: Jack Bogle and the power of low-cost index funds
Sponsors: DeleteMe and Momentous Creatine
Thinker 5: Myron Scholes on tail risks and volatility
Summary of common themes and preview of Part 2
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