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The case against buying and holding stocks for the long term

The case against buying and holding stocks for the long term
MarketWatch Thursday 24 September 2026, 19:06 UTC By Joseph Adinolfi 1 min read
Key Points

The number of stocks outperforming the index over time is shrinking, increasing the need for active managers to be nimble.

The number of stocks outperforming the index over time is shrinking, increasing the need for active managers to be nimble.
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