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The fastest way to lose money in 2020

Found this linked from another site and felt it was interesting. The author, towards the end, makes the point that different time points would deliver different outcomes.

https://portfoliocharts.com/2020/12/18/portfolio-roundup-the-fastest-way-to-lose-money-in-2020/

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  • I began reading it but started  to nod-off  and almost fell out of the Christmas tree.
  • jimjames
    jimjames Posts: 18,796 Forumite
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    Thanks for that. Some interesting analysis especially the bit showing the comparison between buy & hold and selling up and buying back in.
    Remember the saying: if it looks too good to be true it almost certainly is.
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