Financial Sleuthing: Herb Greenberg on Investigative Journalism in Finance | #539
Today’s guest is Herb Greenberg, a veteran financial journalist and skeptical market commentator. In today’s episode, Herb talks about the evolution of markets during his career, finding and following frauds like Herbalife, and advice for those starting in markets.
Key Points
- The rise of passive investing and algorithmic trading has significantly altered market dynamics, making it harder to shake out certain stocks held heavily by ETFs.
- Investors should prioritize avoiding potential underperformers, as understanding red flags can lead to better long-term performance than trying to pick winners.
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Resources:
A Columnist's Parting Advice - April 2008
Please Stop Asking Me When I Plan to Retire
Beyond Herbalife: Selling the American Dream
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