Why the S&P 500 is the Best (And Worst) Thing to Ever Happen to Investors
About this episode
Tyler Gardner discusses the complexities and psychological impacts of comparing investment performance to the S&P 500.
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Host: Tyler Gardner
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Superpower, Facet, Copilot Money, Fabric
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: S&P 500
Books & works: Real Wealth
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