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

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Podcast: [Centsational Women Investing: Personal Finance, Wealth & ETF Investing for European Women](https://stenobird.com/podcast/centsational-women-investing-6727448)
Published: 2026-08-31T04:00:00+00:00
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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...

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