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Can you actually beat the market?

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BeatBuffet:
I've read time and again that it is practically impossible to beat the market. There are many articles as to why this can't be done on any sort of consistent basis, even by the best fund managers. Even my namesake suggest that most people would be far better off simply buying index funds.

So a couple of questions, how many of you would have been better off now if you simply bought index funds throughout your investment lifespan?

Do you have any specific strategy you outdo the index?

Are you convinced you have an edge?

I'm just curious. I myself haven't beaten the market, it's beaten me. Not into a loss, but into less of a gain that the all share index has made. I keep contemplating moving everything into index funds, and then decide I'll find the next big thing... My poor brain!

Krypt0n1te:
No man, there's many people constantly beating the ALSI, but on the other hand there is many more not beating it.
I just think k you really need to spend a lot of time to improve your knowledge.
Lastly having your money in an ETF would definitely reduce your stress.

Orca:
You must realize that fund managers are restricted by the FSB to be more conservative to protect the investors. The average is about 20% if the markets allow.
If you cannot do that then I suggest Satrix Ind. Does about 30%pa. It has been proven over time that Equities gain the most.
Most guys here except jaDEB have been doing 50 to 80% pa.
Not bragging but I am pleased with my 60%.
 

tgg78703:
I can buy a new 4x4 or a new KTM 1190, but that would not be half as much fun riding as just being in the market.Never mind beating it.

But then how do you propose beating the market, the market is the market and you are buying into it. You can buy certain shares that will grow more than the market average , but in those shares you bought that is what the market grew. so if you want to beat the market you have to invest elsewhere that will give better returns

jaDEB:

--- Quote from: Orca on April 26, 2013, 08:12:42 pm ---You must realize that fund managers are restricted by the FSB to be more conservative to protect the investors. The average is about 20% if the markets allow.
If you cannot do that then I suggest Satrix Ind. Does about 30%pa. It has been proven over time that Equities gain the most.
Most guys here except jaDEB have been doing 50 to 80% pa.
Not bragging but I am pleased with my 60%.
 

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Shot Orca, I needed that ..... I love Mondays

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