How Jay Bowen Beat the Market for 50 Years – What’s His Secret?

Market Dive

🎙Welcome to Market Dive, your weekly deep dive into the world of finance and investing!

Today’s episode is all about long-term success in investing, as we dive into insights from Jay Bowen, a man who has consistently outperformed the market for over 50 years. Jay Bowen, President and CIO of Bowen Haynes and Company, has managed the Tampa Fire and Police Pension fund for the last 25 years, following a legacy set by his father. Through their unique "Tampa Model" approach, the fund has grown from $12 million to nearly $5 billion—an achievement almost unheard of in the municipal fund world. So, how did they do it, and what can we learn from this rare, half-century triumph?

Nika and Kian will discuss Bowen’s strategies for building a market-beating portfolio with discipline, patience, and simplicity, along with the personal habits that have supported his success over decades. They’ll explore how the Tampa Model focuses on long-term thematic investing, keeping costs low, and staying resilient during market downturns.

Highlights:

• What is the "Tampa Model," and how does it consistently outperform?
• Why does Jay Bowen emphasize simplicity and discipline in investing?
• How can we use market downturns as strategic buying opportunities?
• What role does personal endurance and mental clarity play in long-term success?
• How might rising debt and passive investing impact future market conditions?

This episode unveils one of the greatest untold investment stories of the last 50 years: The Tampa Model. Learn how Jay Bowen and his late father, Harold, turned a $12 million pension fund into a multi-billion dollar behemoth, outperforming the market for five decades straight. Discover the simple yet powerful principles behind their success, including a focus on low fees, long-term investing, courage in times of crisis, and the ability to resist chasing the latest investment fads. Jay, a seasoned investor and endurance athlete, shares invaluable insights on navigating market turbulence, the importance of mental fortitude, and how his diverse interests outside of finance contribute to his investing success.
This episode offers timeless wisdom applicable to any investor seeking to build lasting wealth.

Credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFJtWt8HFhU

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