A Tale of Two Decades: Lessons for Long-Term Investors

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The first decade of the 21st century, and the second one that recently ended, have reinforced for investors some timeless market lessons: Returns can vary sharply from one period to another. Holding a broadly diversified portfolio can help smooth out the swings and focusing on known drivers of higher expected returns can increase the potential for long-term success. Having a sound strategy built on those principles—and sticking to it through good times and bad—can be a rewarding investment approach.

To learn more, download our free issue brief, A Tale of Two Decades: Lessons for Long-Term Investors.

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