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Reports of the 60/40 portfolio’s demise are proving to be premature

Reports of the 60/40 portfolio’s demise are proving to be premature
MarketWatch Wednesday 05 August 2026, 11:30 UTC By Mark Hulbert 1 min read
Key Points

The balanced stock-bond portfolio is defying the widespread argument that it is no longer an appropriate approach.

The balanced stock-bond portfolio is defying the widespread argument that it is no longer an appropriate approach.
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