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The speaker emphasizes that the real money is made by being a bull and continuing to invest over the long term, rather than trying to time the market or predict recessions.

The ROI on current investments isn't looking great, yet there's still a lot of capital to go around. The dot-com build-out lasted less than five years, and it's unclear how long this can continue without returns.

Historically, the average time between a stock market peak and the official declaration of a recession is nine months. This means investors don't need to predict recessions before they are officially recognized, as the gains from bull markets provide a buffer.

Investors should focus on unique conviction rather than following trends, as true passion and understanding of a market can lead to better investment decisions.

Investing in a hedge against a potential market downturn isn't about creating alpha but about avoiding emotional and mental anguish. The speaker reflects on past financial losses in 2000 and 2008 and emphasizes the importance of protecting oneself emotionally from market volatility.

Investors are advised to focus on their unique insights and passions rather than following herd mentality, as this can lead to more successful outcomes.

Investors should focus on unique conviction rather than following market trends, as true passion and understanding of a field can lead to better investment decisions.

In 2025, the MSCI World Index, which averages global stocks, has yielded a better return than the S&P 500, indicating strong global market performance.

The momentum ETF, which holds the best-performing stocks, outperformed during the recent market fluctuations. This suggests that investors are eager to continue investing in successful stocks despite market volatility.

The market is rewarding AI investments, but there's skepticism about the long-term economic sense. The real question is whether these investments create long-term liabilities that hinder future profitability.