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The Great Distortion: The Hidden Impact of Passive Investing | Practical Lessons from Mike Green
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In this episode of Excess Returns, we explore the profound impact of passive investing with one of the most provocative thinkers in the space—Mike Green. Mike has developed a framework that challenges traditional market assumptions, shedding light on how seemingly "passive" investment flows might be actively reshaping markets, valuations, and even systemic stability. Using clips from our interviews, Mike breaks down complex ideas with clarity, humor, and critical insight. This is a must-watch for anyone who wants to understand the hidden mechanics behind modern markets—and what they mean for your portfolio.
Topics Covered:
Why passive investors aren't truly passiveThe systemic risk behind the growth of index investingHow passive flows distort price discovery and market behavior
The QDIA effect and its unintended consequences
The breakdown of correlation between value and growth stocks
Why international markets continue to underperform
Mike's thoughts on unemployment data and the gig economy
The real lesson investors should take from all this
What individual investors can realistically do about it
117 episodes
Manage episode 484997732 series 3614383
In this episode of Excess Returns, we explore the profound impact of passive investing with one of the most provocative thinkers in the space—Mike Green. Mike has developed a framework that challenges traditional market assumptions, shedding light on how seemingly "passive" investment flows might be actively reshaping markets, valuations, and even systemic stability. Using clips from our interviews, Mike breaks down complex ideas with clarity, humor, and critical insight. This is a must-watch for anyone who wants to understand the hidden mechanics behind modern markets—and what they mean for your portfolio.
Topics Covered:
Why passive investors aren't truly passiveThe systemic risk behind the growth of index investingHow passive flows distort price discovery and market behavior
The QDIA effect and its unintended consequences
The breakdown of correlation between value and growth stocks
Why international markets continue to underperform
Mike's thoughts on unemployment data and the gig economy
The real lesson investors should take from all this
What individual investors can realistically do about it
117 episodes
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