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Sep 2022
26m 18s

Ancient Philosophers, Modern Investing W...

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Do you really own your stocks? The stoics might suggest otherwise. Ricky Mulvey and Brian Stoffel serve up an introduction to stoicism, and why these philosophers from a few thousand years ago have practical advice for investors today. They discuss: - Fundamentals of stoicism - The dichotomy of control (and what it means for investors) - Seneca’s complex rel ... Show More
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