Why the S&P 500 Beats 90% of Professional Investors (Even Billionaires Use It)

Most people are paralyzed when it comes to investing… should they buy individual stocks, or Bitcoin, or just bet it all on black at the casino?Jacob sits down with Tom Bernard, author of The Index of America, to reveal why the S&P 500 is the single greatest wealth-building tool in history, and why almost nobody fully understands how powerful and simple it really is.What You’ll Learn:- Why the S&P 500 represents ~85-90% of the U.S. public market- How the index actually works (selection committee, market-cap weighting, float adjustment, rebalancing)- The SPIVA report: Why the S&P 500 beats ~90% of active managers over time- The power of low costs, tax efficiency, and share buybacks- Real-world proof: Warren Buffett’s advice for his wife + Nevada Public Employees Retirement System- Simple action steps for beginners to start investing in the S&P 500~~About the Author~~Tom Bernard is a finance professional with more than two decades of experience analyzing markets, taxation systems, and corporate economics. He holds an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Science in Taxation, and dual undergraduate degrees from the University of California, Berkeley.Earlier in his career, he worked in financial analysis and valuation at firms including PwC and Arthur Andersen. A passionate educator, Tom has taught personal finance at the City College of San Francisco, helping students navigate the complexities of investing with clarity and confidence.Connect with Tom Bernard:Instagram: @INDEXOFAMERICAYouTube: @INDEXOFAMERICAWebsite: www.indexofamerica.comBook available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, TargetAudiobook available on Spotify~~Get on a call with Jacob~~🌐 https://cal.com/financialgingerText/Call: 801-216-8444FB: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialGingerInsta: https://www.instagram.com/financialginger/🎤 FinancialGinger — Better Money Choices🎤 Episode #54: FinancialGinger