Why I sometimes tell myself average returns are a mirage 🤨

Plus a charted review of the macro crosscurrents 🔀

I got an early copy of Ben Carlson’s new book, “Risk & Reward.” It’s terrific. (And it goes on sale May 12!)

Carlson, of Ritholtz Wealth Management, has a gift for being both entertaining and informative. His accessible writing makes for a casual read, and yet with each page you turn, you get a little smarter about investing.

His book is loaded with helpf…