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Feb 1, 2026
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TIP788: Simple Investing w/ David Fagan
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The Investors Podcast
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Stig Brodersen
(Host, The Investors Podcast)
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David Fagan
(Chartered Professional Accountant)
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Executive Summary
The vast majority of investors (99%) should utilize low-cost index funds to build wealth, as evidenced by the fact that 90% of active large-cap managers underperform the S&P 500.
Warren Buffett's advice to his estate—to invest 90% in a low-cost S&P 500 index fund—underscores the power and reliability of this simple strategy for long-term compounding.
Even minor underperformance can have a devastating impact on financial goals; a 3% annual shortfall can force someone to work an additional 6-7 years to reach their retirement target.
Investors must act as overseers of their own capital, even when using a financial advisor, by regularly tracking performance against benchmarks and understanding the impact of fees and taxes.
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