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237. Investing Mistake: Why Your Portfolio Made 3% While The Market Made 7% (Do THIS Before You Blame The Market)

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Centsational Women Investing: Personal Finance, Wealth & ETF Investing for European Women
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Aug 31, 2026
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Send us Fan Mail A balanced portfolio has historically returned more than 7% a year for decades. So why do so many long-term investors end up with 2% or 3%? In this episode, we break down the real reason behind that gap. It has little to do with one dramatic decision, and a lot to do with something far more common than most investors realize. You'll learn: What a properly built 60/40 portfolio has actually returned over the long run, and how that compares to what most portfolios really captur...