Episode 244 - Which Asset Class Is The Best?

In this episode, Ryan Burklo discusses investment portfolios and the importance of diversification and asset classes. He introduces a tool for analyzing the performance of different asset classes over a 50-year period. Burklo highlights the potential growth of portfolios invested in asset classes such as US small value stocks. He emphasizes the challenge of predicting which asset class will perform the best in any given year and the need for a diversified portfolio. Burklo encourages listeners to analyze their own portfolios and consider the asset classes they are invested in. 

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Takeaways

Diversification across different asset classes is crucial for long-term investment success.
Asset classes such as US small value stocks have shown significant growth over time.
Attempting to predict the best-performing asset class in any given year is nearly impossible.
Investors should regularly analyze their portfolios to ensure they are properly diversified.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview
01:26 Tool for Analyzing Asset Classes
03:17 The Importance of Diversification
04:17 Exploring Different Asset Classes
05:15 The Challenge of Predicting Asset Class Performance
06:19 Understanding Portfolio Diversification
07:52 Analyzing Your Own Portfolio
08:22 Conclusion and Call to Action