Why Lazy Investors Come Out Ahead

As the article says......

Why lazy investors can come out ahead

 

So I should do really well ...

 

The take homes from that article:

• Buy shares (no need for research)
• Don't buy for tax breaks

 

Thanks mate, I was too lazy to read it!

 

I read the opening and closing statements - 'auto redactor' is great

 

Invest good stocks in the long term. Don't worry about the noises. Don't over analyse. Accept the risks come with investing just as you accept the risks of accidents when driving. Enjoy the journey, the long drive into the sunset.

 

tl;dr. buy index funds. dont look at the price. turn off the news.

 

You lazy ******* .

Next thing BS will be taxing investors for being lazy.

 

Well, they are promoting 'lazy investing' and by the definition, I've cracked it

 

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From Oliver's tips I like these oldies because they are also goodies. That is, invest for the long term and be aware that investment markets move in cycles
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Favour simplicity over complexity. Complex investments favour the provider and leave the investor at a disadvantage.

Just follow those simple rules ,and don't watch the media off-spins and you will become a lazy investor...

 

I am working on it 24/7 but it is hard work

 

This is so true!
Always only invest in something you understand!

 

Favour simple over complex.

Become lazy - constantly look for ways that will reduce your workload and simplify your life.

Our family are huge bogleheads for this reason.

And here is something incredible.

Q: How do I avoid capital gains tax?

A: Don't sell your properties.

 

After just having woken up from my afternoon nap I consider myself a lazy investor.

 

When it comes to investing, the sloth kicks butt

 

Very few funds managers outperform the market in the long term and maybe by doing nothing, you'll taking out the emotions out of your investing. This has been highlighted in quite a few investment books and magazines. Peter Thornhill covers this in his book and also can be seen in his videos on youtube.

Couple of weeks ago there was a lady through doing nothing for the last 40 years and reinvesting her dividends, eventually allowed her to grow her small initial investment to a multimillion dollar portfolio.

Reminds me of a funny story of this ex- colleague's husband who's worked in investment banking and claims that he was on top of all this. I judge actions and not words, and they've sold a house in Winston Hills for $650k before the boom (he thought properties were going to crash), sold shares prematurely (I know for a fact that some of the shares have gone up due to the colleague being a big mouth) and he is still working full time (probably not due to him wanting to do this but he must to pay for his enormous, pretentious lifestyle).

 

'There was a lady through doing nothing '
She did something..
She bought shares and instructed them to re invest..
Only a lazy person would notice..
Cheers