Summary of Wesley R. Gray, Jack R. Vogel & David P. Foulke's DIY Financial Advisor - E-book - ePub

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 The first part of the book addresses the notion that expert opinion is not always reliable. It argues that experts are, in fact, subject to the same biases and behavioral flaws that plague all human beings. The book then goes on to outline methods on how an individual investor can build a systematic approach to beat the market. # 2 Niederhoffer is an example of how even the best and the brightest can still make mistakes and lose money. #3 While it is difficult to determine whether or not a person has mastered a skill, it is relatively simple to determine if a person has reached the pinnacle of success.
If a person has reached the pinnacle of success, they have almost certainly reached the pinnacle of expertise. #4 Unfortunately, relying on experts causes a lot of problems. When it comes to making important decisions, why do we always rely on experts.