Bridge over ocean
8 May 2005 Multimedia

Irrational Optimism

  1. Elroy Dimson, FSIP, PhD

Elroy Dimson discusses:

  • Observations on investor expectations in relation to historical returns.
  • A long-term analysis of stock market returns around the globe.
  • A warning against expecting safety in equities, even over long holding periods.  

Please note that text may be difficult to read in this recording. The presentation slides are available for download in the video player.

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