Jeremy Siegel Archives

Why doesn’t the 99% invest in the stock market? Answer: Myopic Loss Aversion (The Psychology of Money Series*)

April 26, 2017
Behavioral Economics, Financial Wellbeing

Given these historical records and the fact that we all have to prepare for an important long-term goal (i.e. decent and financially happy retirement), how come only a miniscule less than 1% is investing in this asset class?…

Why do stocks give the highest returns among all asset classes in the long run? (Explain to me as if I were a 7-year old Series #3)

April 13, 2016
Financial Wellbeing

Last week I shared a story about my youngest son and how he, while in his early grades, articulated why it’s okay for children to be heavily invested in the stock market…

Why should our young kids be invested in the stock market? (Explain to me as if I were a 7-year old Series #2)

April 6, 2016
Financial Wellbeing, Videos

Because we know that the stock market gives the best returns over the long term, we started investing the money of our children (angpaos and other cash gifts received) since they were babies…