Preparing Yourself for the 'Retirement Apocalypse'

The video discusses the end of a golden era for investments, highlighting the challenges investors face today due to lower expected returns and longer lifespans. It recommends focusing on passively managed funds over active management due to cost efficiency. The decline of the active management industry is explored, with a focus on the book 'The Incredible Shrinking Alpha.' The video also addresses market valuations, arguing against the notion of a crowded trade and emphasizing the reasons for higher valuations.

What are the three factors that fueled the golden era of investment returns over the last 37 years?

Why do investors today face much lower expected returns compared to the past?

What are the implications of living longer on retirement planning?

What recommendations does the speaker give regarding fund management?

What does the term 'incredible shrinking alpha' refer to in the context of active management?