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A scientist colleague of mine, a quiet 52-year old fellow with mind sharp as a tack in most earthly matters, has become caught up in the same affliction that many of us get in these uncertain financial times. He wanted to time the market, to make most of the up-down-up cycles of the ongoing fluctuations.
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If we look at the data for a broad stock market index, such as the Dow Jones Industrial Average or S&P 500 Index, three things jump out of the page. The first one is good news – there is a strong upward trend in market movement over the entire recorded history. This means that holding onto a diversified portfolio should fetch significant gain over long term – a popular retirement strategy for many who still have several years left before hanging up their boots.
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