Posts by Andrew Stotz
Become a Better Investor Newsletter – 9 December 2023
One of the great has left us. Rules for thee but not for me. Elon says “f*ck them” to virtue signallers. China and Saudi Arabia trade a lot. Kyrgyzstan loves German vehicles.
Read MoreAre You Expecting Perfection? Role of a Manager in Education (Part 11)
Perfection may be your goal, but unless you create an artificial environment, you’re not going to get it. David Langford and host Andrew Stotz discuss how good managers/teachers let go of perfection and, instead, understand variation, then work on the system to produce better and better outcomes for everyone.
Read MoreMy Worst Investment Ever November 2023
In November 2023, we published 13 new episodes of the My Worst Investment Ever podcast. Listen to all of them here.
Read MoreISMS 36: Larry Swedroe – Two Heads Are Not Better Than One When Investing
In this episode of Investment Strategy Made Simple (ISMS), Andrew gets into part two of his discussion with Larry Swedroe: Ignorance is Bliss. Today, they discuss two chapters of Larry’s book Investment Mistakes Even Smart Investors Make and How to Avoid Them. In this thirteenth series, they discuss mistake number 24: Do You Believe More Heads Are Better Than One? And mistake 25: Do You Believe Active Managers Will Protect You from Bear Markets?
Read MoreBecome a Better Investor Newsletter – 2 December 2023
One of the great has left us. Rules for thee but not for me. Elon says “f*ck them” to virtue signallers. China and Saudi Arabia trade a lot. Kyrgyzstan loves German vehicles.
Read MoreIt Depends! Rethinking Improvements: Awaken Your Inner Deming (Part 10)
When we answer a question with “it depends” we are asking for more information about the possible variables that will inform the answer. In this episode, Bill Bellows and host Andrew Stotz discuss how, in the Deming world, “it depends” can trigger improvements in processes or products and services.
Read MoreISMS 35: Larry Swedroe – Great Companies Are Not Always High-Return Investments
In this episode of Investment Strategy Made Simple (ISMS), Andrew gets into part two of his discussion with Larry Swedroe: Ignorance is Bliss. Today, they discuss two chapters of Larry’s book Investment Mistakes Even Smart Investors Make and How to Avoid Them. In this twelfth series, they discuss mistake number 22: Do You Confuse Great Companies with High-Return Investments? And mistake number 23: Do You Understand How the Price Paid Affects Returns?
Read MoreBecome a Better Investor Newsletter – 25 November 2023
US Gov’t spending at WW2 levels. Bank credit is contracting. Stock market scars impact asset allocation. Argentina’s new president doesn’t like the left. Investors welcome Milei’s presidency.
Read MoreHow to Build Trust: Role of a Manager in Education (Part 10)
“Trust me!’ We’ve all heard it, and probably said it. But how do you build a culture of trust at work, or in a classroom? David Langford and host Andrew Stotz talk about how inclusive decision-making inspires trust, and leads to better outcomes.
Read MoreISMS 34: Larry Swedroe – Consider All Hidden Costs Before You Invest
In this episode of Investment Strategy Made Simple (ISMS), Andrew gets into part two of his discussion with Larry Swedroe: Ignorance is Bliss. Today, they discuss two chapters of Larry’s book Investment Mistakes Even Smart Investors Make and How to Avoid Them. In this eleventh series, they discuss mistake number 20: Do You Only Consider the Operating Expense Ratio When Selecting a Mutual Fund? And mistake number 21: Do You Fail to Consider the Costs of an Investment Strategy?
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