SOUND INVESTING PODCAST

11/5/2025

https://anchor.fm/s/10bb8090/podcast/play/110737592/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-5%2Fd80c5506-186f-2109-fc57-0198e97f5edb.mp3 Paul Merriman
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Show Notes

About This Episode

  • The resurgence of international value, small international, and emerging markets

  • How Chris Pedersen’s 4-Fund Worldwide strategy kept pace with the 10-Fund

  • The powerful role of non-traditional index funds (DFA & Avantis)

  • Why small-cap value’s recent struggles shouldn’t discourage long-term investors

  • How to access DFA-style factor premiums through today’s ETFs

  • The importance of keeping an investing approach  simple, reasonable, and durable

  • Why staying the course—not forecasting—is the true key to long-term success

  • Paul also shares personal updates about moving back to Bainbridge Island and reflects on what it means to serve a community of dedicated DIY investors.

    If you know someone who would benefit from this work, please share this episode. And don’t miss the links in the show notes—including Jim Dahle’s video, portfolio references, quilt charts, and upcoming AAII registration details.

    Thank you for listening—and all the best to you and your family.

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