# The Incredible Shrinking Alpha (Second Edition)

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- Authors: [Larry E. Swedroe](https://www.bookquiver.com/larry-e-swedroe), [Andrew L. Berkin](https://www.bookquiver.com/andrew-l-berkin)
- Publisher: harriman_house
- ISBN: 978-08-5719-824-2
- Pages: 220
- Published: 2020-08-25
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: Softcover

## Description

Based on decades of research and my personal experiences, I too gave up the quest for alpha long ago. I hold an endowed chair in investments and am a member of The Wall Street Journal Experts panel. Yet, I do not own a single individual stock or corporate bond. Rather, I invest in low-cost passive mutual funds and ETFs. Swedroe and Berkin demonstrate how this strategy can be used to achieve a prudent, globally diversified portfolio. Their book could well end up saving you a lot of money? your money? and giving you a lot of free time.