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History’s lessons: Back to basics

More than 100 years of market data show investors can’t ignore the US stock market, but concerns over concentration risk are rising

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Genevieve Cua

Genevieve Cua

Published Mon, Mar 11, 2024 · 06:00 AM
    • Long-run historical data show that several equity markets are far more concentrated than the US, and drawdowns in bonds and equities can be deep and long.
    • Long-run historical data show that several equity markets are far more concentrated than the US, and drawdowns in bonds and equities can be deep and long. ILLUSTRATION: PIXABAY

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