Hello. I was a Boglehead until the Summer of 2024. I've spent the last ~2 years experimenting with active investing.
I rely heavily on X.com for idea generation, especially for individual equities. I do a lot of my own research into the best available ETFs and mutual funds (both as longs and shorts). I prefer portfolio management over deep dives into individual equities.
I believe in:
*Stats above are computed using returns in excess of the risk free rate as computed by subtracting the returns of $BIL from the return stream
Between ETFs, Mutual Funds, conglomerates, and people sharing their ideas online, there are many opportunities to ride the coat tails of talented fundamental managers for a reasonable cost.
Quants have developed a number of systematic strategies for harvesting alpha. Some of which are proprietary, many of which are well known. These alpha sources are a good form of diversification.
The equity risk premium is by far the largest bet in most portfolios. There is merit in isolating the bet from the rest for the portfolio to the extent possible. This naturally reduces your beta in a full market meltdown.
Trying to bet on winning factors before the bet becomes crowded.
Less correlated asset classes.