According to the asset return heat map shown in the video, the best performing assets in 2022 were commodities, which included things like gold.
The study comparing the trading habits and performance of men and women is called "Boys Will Be Boys: Gender, Overconfidence, and Common Stock Investment". One of its key findings was that men traded 45% more than women and turned over their accounts 1.5 times more often.
This video explains why the majority of investors fail and offers three key strategies to outperform them. The main argument centers around the detrimental effects of frequent trading and emotional reactions to market news, emphasizing the benefits of long-term, diversified investing.
Avoid Frequent Trading: The video presents research showing that investors who frequently trade significantly underperform the market. Actively trying to time the market is highly unlikely to succeed.
Diversify Your Investments: Diversification, through index funds for example, is presented as a superior strategy to trying to pick individual "winning" investments. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Stay Humble: Overconfidence in one's abilities is a major obstacle to successful investing. The video highlights studies showing that most people overestimate their skills, leading to poor decisions. Long-term strategies and patience are key.