About this episode

The episode discusses emotional management in investing and analyzes market cycles based on Howard Marks' insights.

Buffett said if you can't manage your emotions, you can't manage your money. This week we prove him right. Steve, Tom and Jacob break down Howard Marks' Mastering the Market Cycle: the three stages of every boom and bust, why the CAPE at 42 stacks the odds against US stocks, and why you never need to pick the bottom. 🧠 What type of investor are you? Take the 2-minute quiz 👉 https://www.totalmoneymanagement.com.au/Quiz 📰 Free newsletter 👉 https://www.totalmoneymanagement.com.au/ 📊 Signals & Noise Premium 👉 https://www.totalmoneymanagement.com.au/offers/PrbobKT9/checkout General information only, not personal advice. Total Money Management, AFSL 568642.

People in this episode

Hosts: Steve, Tom, Jacob

Topics covered

• market cycles
• investing strategies
• emotional management
• stock market analysis
• CAPE ratio

Keywords

• Buffett
• Howard Marks
• market cycles
• CAPE ratio
• investing
• emotions
• boom and bust

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Organizations: Total Money Management

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