Only about 10% of stock pickers show skill, and although it's still possible to make money picking stocks, it's likely to be less than if invested in index funds. The emotional toll of seeing daily swings in a portfolio can also be challenging.
The Federal Reserve's actions, such as flooding the market with Treasury bills, can affect the stock market by making it more or less attractive to investors. However, too much money in the economy can lead to inflation and higher prices.
The accuracy of company earnings is heavily relied upon in the stock market, but with the rise of automation and the potential for errors, it may be time for a reassessment of what the right earnings should be.
The speakers discuss analyzing time series data to gain fundamental understanding of the stock market and improve platform health, rather than solely focusing on market value.
The hosts discuss how the stock market seems to be the only way for regular people to build some sort of wealth, even though the system is designed to be exploitative towards them. They also comment on the fact that critics often judge the 'how' of people fighting against the system, without fully addressing the 'why'.
A woman in her early thirties was able to become a teacher thanks to her success in the stock market where she bought everything at a discounted price during the market recovery. She advises to keep calm during crises to avoid throwing away opportunities.
Investing in a bear market can be a traumatic experience for those who have only seen bull markets. By practicing meditation and intense training, one can become attuned to the subtle changes in themselves and the market, leading to a better understanding of market cycles.
The speaker shares their experience of investing a large amount in the stock market, resulting in significant losses, and then borrowing more money to invest again.
