Is Buy and Hold Investing Dead?

Is buy and hold investing dead? A recent WSJ article suggests that the set-it-and-forget-it style of investing can’t survive the current economic trends. I walk through my thoughts on the article, along with an important memo by value investor Howard Marks.

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Video Resources
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Shiller PE: https://www.multpl.com/shiller-pe
CPI Chart: https://data.bls.gov/pdq/SurveyOutputServlet
Howard Marks’ Memo: https://www.oaktreecapital.com/insights/memo/further-thoughts-on-sea-change
Vanguard High Yield Bond Fund: https://investor.vanguard.com/investment-products/mutual-funds/profile/vweax
WSJ Article (Paywall): https://www.wsj.com/finance/investing/your-set-it-and-forget-it-401-k-made-you-rich-no-more-c06552c

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