Why investing is a triumph of the optimists

<p>In 15 minutes, Bryce &amp; Alec unpack a recent news story and explain the lessons for investors just 'getting started'.</p><br><p>With last Wednesday being the worst day in the US stock market in the past 2 years. So we thought it was time to break-the-glass and discuss <strong>The Triumph of the Optimists</strong>.</p><p>In the 1950s, who, but the most rampant optimist would have dreamed that over the next fifty years the real return on equities would be 9 percent per year? Yet this is what happened in the U.S. stock market. The optimists triumphed. </p><p>book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Triumph-Optimists-Global-Investment-Returns/dp/0691091943" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Triumph of the Optimists</a>: 101 Years of Global Investment Returns - Elroy Dimson</p><br><p>=====================</p><h3><strong>FINFEST is almost here - book your tix today!</strong></h3><p>Calling all bulls, bears and party animals.</p><p>The market’s closed and the bar is open. Come and trade ideas at Australia’s biggest investing festival -<strong> Equity Mates' FinFest</strong>.</p><p>With expert speakers and guests, DJs and booze, it’s an inspiring and empowering event for investors of any level of experience.</p><p>15th October, 2022 Sydney - Head to <a href="http://equitymates.com/finfest" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">equitymates.com/finfest </a></p><p>Equity Mates' FinFest, powered by <a href="https://hellostake.com/au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stake</a></p><br><p>****</p><p>Order Get Started Investing on <a href="http://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/vn2drL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Booktopia</a> or <a href="https://amzn.to/3dkncW2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amazon</a> now.&nbsp;</p><p>*****</p><p><em>In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Get Started Investing acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and