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PoindexterOglethorpe

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23. 1974 is when I started investing.

Reply to edhopper (Reply #22)

Tue Jun 10, 2025, 01:49 AM

Jun 2025

The money I put in then didn't fall and take 16 years to recover. That's why you keep on investing, especially when the market is down.

And yes, you are absolutely correct to prudently move investments.

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10-year trend Pototan Jun 2025 #8

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The long run edhopper Jun 2025 #20

The long run is not going to be decades. PoindexterOglethorpe Jun 2025 #21

1974 edhopper Jun 2025 #22

1974 is when I started investing. PoindexterOglethorpe Jun 2025 #23

The Dow fell between 1973 and 1974 edhopper Jun 2025 #24