Dilbert Teaches You About Investing


The Dilbert comic often dispenses good investing advice, but sometimes it’s either so spot on or so subtle that I think it’s worth repeating to makes sure everyone gets the lesson behind the joke.

Perils of market timing explained:


Alternate title: Momentum investing explained, via Abnormal Returns

Survivorship bias explained:


This actually happens!

Financial advisors with high costs and bad incentive structures explained:


Buyer beware…

Subprime mortgage crisis explained:


Diversification!

On a more serious and practical note, don’t forget about Dilbert’s One-Page Guide to Everything Financial.

By Jonathan Ping | Funny, Investing | 4/19/12, 5:58am

Comments

  1. Baughman Says:

    I love Scott Adams. His blog is great. The above comics tell it like it is and it’s about time that the public knew about it.

  2. Eric Says:

    Ha! Love Dilbert

  3. Jenna, Adaptu Community Manager Says:

    “Suddenly I feel all savvy.”

  4. Dan the Hard Money Investor Says:

    Haha, I love Dilbert. I feel all savvy now- that’s great!

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