Welcome to the latest episode of 'On the Couch'. This occasional podcast series of chats with brokers, CEOs, and fund managers aims to give you an insight into the investing world.

In this episode, Henry Jennings is joined by Professor Stephen R. Foerster.

Stephen is an investment historian, award-winning author, and professor of finance. He has just released his latest book: Trailblazers, Heroes, and Crooks: Stories to Make You a Smarter Investor.

In his book, he delves into key stories from history, teaching lessons about sound principles of investing, and controlling emotions and bias when managing your investment portfolio to help you become a stronger, more intelligent investor.

• What a Roman general, the NY Mets, and Cristiano Ronaldo teach us about investing today.
• Why investing success requires we act rationally and how our emotions and bias often get in the way. The dangers of impulsivity: what not to do when investing (thanks to history!).
• Learning from legends: how to develop an evidence-based investment philosophy that helps you achieve your financial goals.
• Three levers to achieve our financial goals: how much we save and invest, how long we save and invest, and what returns we expect.
• For anyone starting on their investment journey, what would be the most important lesson you could give them?
• What is the best advice anyone has ever given you?
• What has been your biggest mistake and what did you learn from it?
• How about your success, what did that teach you?

Disclaimer: This is general advice only and you should consult your financial adviser regarding any of the thoughts, ideas or insights in this podcast.

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