Why should small cap value make higher returns?

In this first Q&A podcast of 2025, Paul, Daryl, and Chris discuss several listener questions and expand on Paul's rebuttal of Big ERN's recent criticisms of diversifying with small-cap value. 0:00 – Introduction 0:29 – Responding to Big ERN's critique 2:11 – Small-cap value lumpsum vs. dollar-cost averaging 6:38 – Daryl's take on SCV's premium persistence 8:46 – Chris' take on SCV's premium persistence 15:50 – Paul highlights the random timing of SCV vs. S&P500 returns 19:50 -- Are there good alternatives to Vanguard's Wellesley fund? 26:18 -- Does 2 Funds for Life mean no SCV in retirement? 29:35 -- Why not let Buffet manage our money in BRK.B? 33:52 -- What portfolio to get a 3.6% safe withdrawal rate in retirement? 38:53 -- Which accounts do we tap for our annual spending needs? 49:39 -- Why doesn't the Portfolio Configurator include REITs and emerging markets? 54:52 -- When will the Best-in-Class ETF recommendations be updated? These tables were referenced- Table G-1b - Fine Tuning Table: S&P 500 vs US SCV Equity Portfolio - Out-Performance Tell-Tale_Charts 2 Funds for Life PDF 2 Funds for Life on Amazon